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 $36,030, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $34,909 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 choice if you want a luxury SUV with a polished cabin, family-friendly practicality, and a safety-first 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 interior, comfortable driving experience, and strong safety reputation. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its upscale materials and overall family usefulness.

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

The main tradeoffs center on the third row, which is useful but not especially generous, along with tech and powertrain choices that can feel less polished on some versions. Top-tier audio also adds cost on the highest trim.

33.9% 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 point to strong build quality, upscale materials, and a polished overall character.

• 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 lowest when you focus on newer examples and verify maintenance history carefully, especially on older and plug-in hybrid models.

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, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping aid, lane-departure warning, blind-spot information system, intersection auto brake, and large animal detection
• Infotainment: Apple CarPlay connectivity with the new user interface, Google Built-In, and a larger touchscreen with sharper resolution
• Fuel efficiency: The XC90 plug-in hybrid offers up to 33 miles of pure-electric range on a full charge, and the T8 also offers the best fuel economy, at an EPA-rated max of 27 mpg

Which Volvo XC90 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Volvo XC90 offers these trims:

• Core: The entry trim starts with the B5 mild-hybrid powertrain, standard AWD, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and a seven-seat layout, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want the XC90’s core strengths at the lowest price.
• Plus: This trim adds the Orrefors crystal shift knob and opens the door to richer interior materials, including quilted Nordico, perforated nappa leather, or herringbone weave textile, along with the option for the B6 powertrain and six-seat seating.
• Ultra: The top trim adds a head-up display, a 14-speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound system, and the option for the 19-speaker Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity audio system, while also pairing naturally with the T8 plug-in hybrid for the most premium setup.

What Volvo XC90 do most buyers choose?

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

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, mileage, and price combination. They also often sit close to the sweet spot between newer features and used-car value.

What is the Volvo XC90's resale value?

The table shows broad year-over-year price declines across the XC90 lineup, which is good news if you're shopping used. Newer models are still falling, but the drops are smaller than the double-digit declines seen in several older years.

The 2025, 2024, and 2016 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, blind-spot information system, intersection auto brake, and large animal detection.

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 −9.49% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.69%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,494. The Volvo XC90 offers a refined cabin, strong safety reputation, and family-friendly three-row practicality.

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: The infotainment system is larger and offers sharper resolution, with Google Built-In, Apple CarPlay connectivity, and a head-up display on the top-end Ultra trim.
• Safety: The XC90 includes standard advanced driver-assistance systems, along with active collision-avoidance features like intersection auto brake and large animal detection.
• 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.