Used Volvo XC90 for Sale nearPortsmouth, NH

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 $35,889, and its year-round low is $34,993.97. That puts the model in a broad pricing band that stretches from newer, higher-spec examples to older, more affordable ones. 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 broad owner appeal and a clear identity. The all-generations owner rating is 4.65/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the XC90 for its spacious, luxurious interior, strong safety features, and smooth handling. Across the model years, the XC90 also earns recurring praise for its family-friendly practicality and premium feel. Expert reviews reinforce that appeal with notes about stylish design, user-friendly technology, and strong safety ratings.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up in recent expert coverage are the semi-autonomous driving gap and the extra cost of the top-tier sound system, along with some notes about third-row space and touchscreen dependence in certain years.

32.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volvo XC90 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the XC90 as comfortable, spacious, and safety-focused, with premium materials and a polished driving experience. Expert coverage also points to generally strong reliability for the second-generation model years, while noting a few ownership concerns to keep in mind.

• 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, the long-term ownership picture is strongest when you choose a well-maintained example and verify service history carefully.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 85% — 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: This is the entry point and the best-value choice if you want the XC90’s core luxury, safety, and family-friendly layout at the lowest price.
• Plus: This trim adds the Orrefors crystal shift knob and more upscale interior materials, making it a strong step up if you want a richer cabin experience.
• Ultra: This is the top trim and suits you if you want the most premium equipment, including the head-up display and available Harman Kardon or Bowers & Wilkins audio.

What Volvo XC90 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare trims, mileage, and pricing. They also tend to be the years most buyers gravitate toward when looking for a balance of availability and value.

What is the Volvo XC90's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the XC90 lineup, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. Most model years are posting double-digit declines, so you’re seeing meaningful price relief rather than small adjustments. The newer years are still falling, but they remain at the top of the price range because they started from higher levels.

The 2016, 2025, and 2024 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 XC90’s standard advanced driver-assistance systems work smoothly and include 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 −10.07% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.56%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,560. The Volvo XC90 offers a refined, comfortable cabin with a strong safety-first character that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Volvo continues to offer a choice of three powertrains in the XC90, all with standard AWD and an eight-speed automatic transmission, and the XC90 plug-in hybrid offers up to 33 miles of pure-electric range on a full charge.
• Tech: Apple CarPlay connectivity is also standard and worked seamlessly when connected both wirelessly and via USB-C cable, and the infotainment system is larger and offers sharper resolution.
• Safety: The XC90’s standard advanced driver-assistance systems include adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping aid, lane-departure warning, and the blind-spot information system.
• Starting price: Base MSRP for this configuration sits at $59,745 after destination.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.