Used Volvo XC90 for Sale nearElk, CA

How much does the Volvo XC90 cost in today's market?

Used Volvo XC90 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Volvo XC90's current nationwide average price is $36,230, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $34,895 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Volvo XC90 a good car?

Yes — the Volvo XC90 is a strong pick if you want a luxury three-row SUV with a spacious cabin, safety-first character, and a polished overall feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.65/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the XC90 for its spacious interior, comfort, and safety. They also highlight its upscale cabin and family-friendly practicality, along with a smooth, refined driving experience.

Expert reviews rate the 2016 and 2020 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs center on the third row, which is best suited to smaller passengers, along with pricing that can feel steep and some tech or performance quirks in certain years.

36.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volvo XC90 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the XC90 for its comfort, spacious interior, and high safety ratings. Expert reviews also reinforce its upscale cabin, family-friendly practicality, and strong safety focus.

• Owners rate the Volvo XC90 between 4.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most important on older examples, where age-related wear and higher maintenance needs can matter more.

What should I look for when buying a used Volvo XC90?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 85.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: City Safety, Pilot Assist, and a 360-degree camera system
• Infotainment: Apple CarPlay connectivity with Google Built-In and the new user interface
• Fuel efficiency: The XC90 plug-in hybrid offers up to 33 miles of pure-electric range on a full charge.

Which Volvo XC90 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Volvo XC90 offers these trims:

• Core: The entry trim is the best-value starting point, and it comes with the B5 mild-hybrid powertrain, standard AWD, and the XC90’s updated cabin and tech.
• Plus: This trim adds more upscale equipment, including the Orrefors crystal shift knob, and suits you if you want a stronger luxury feel without moving to the top end.
• Ultra: This trim brings the most premium presentation, including the 14-speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound system and available Bowers & Wilkins audio, making it the right choice if you want the most fully equipped XC90.

What Volvo XC90 do most buyers choose?

The Volvo XC90 years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, price, and condition. They also sit close to the newest model years, so you can shop for newer features while still having a broad selection.

What is the Volvo XC90's resale value?

Most XC90 model years are showing clear year-over-year price declines, which is helpful if you want to buy used after the sharpest early drop has already happened. The newer models are falling too, but by smaller percentages than many older years, which keeps them attractive if you want recent features and a broader selection. Overall, the table points to a market where used buyers can find meaningful value across several model years.

The 2024, 2025, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Volvo XC90 safe?

• 2025: 8/10
• 2024: 6/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2020: 10/10
• 2016: 9/10

The 2025 Volvo XC90 includes standard advanced driver-assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping aid, lane-departure warning, and the blind-spot information system.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Volvo XC90 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −8.48% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.88%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $51,179. The Volvo XC90 offers a spacious, refined cabin that makes it especially appealing for family use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The XC90 continues to offer three powertrains, standard AWD, and an eight-speed automatic transmission, with the B5 rated at 247 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque and the T8 delivering 455hp and 523 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The infotainment system is larger, runs the new UI, and adds Apple CarPlay connectivity that works wirelessly and via USB-C cable.
• Safety: The latest XC90 includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping aid, lane-departure warning, blind-spot information system, intersection auto brake, and large animal detection.
• Starting price: Base MSRP for the least-expensive version sits at $59,745 after destination.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.