Real price data
What should you pay for a 2021 Volvo S60?
Original MSRP
$42,250
When new
Fair market price
$22,540
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$19,710
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $20,996 · 75th $24,996 · MSRP $42,250
Spread of current 2021 Volvo S60 listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
49
out of 100
moderate leverage
~44 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
44days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Volvo S60.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2021 Volvo S60 inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$38,870–$40,560
Estimated dealer invoice — about $42,250 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momentum | $21,389 | $42,250 | $38,870–$40,560 |
| R-Design | $22,962 | $50,650 | $46,598–$48,624 |
| Inscription | $24,160 | $44,250 | $40,710–$42,480 |
| r-design-expression | — | $47,650 | $43,838–$45,744 |
| t6-inscription | — | $55,550 | $51,106–$53,328 |
| polestar | — | $64,800 | $59,616–$62,208 |
- Momentum
- $21,389
- R-Design
- $22,962
- Inscription
- $24,160
Safety & recalls
3 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Volvo S60.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.
Campaign 21V682000 · 01/09/2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Volvo Car USA, LLC. (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2024 S60 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts securing the passenger air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10254.
Campaign 23V780000 · 21/11/2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.
Campaign 25V179000 · 24/03/2025
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2021 Volvo S60?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $22,540, within a typical market range of $20,996 to $24,996.
Is the 2021 Volvo S60 cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $42,250, so a fair used price is roughly $19,710 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Volvo S60?
There are about 44 days of national market supply for the 2021 Volvo S60 — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Volvo S60.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Volvo S60?
Negotiating leverage rates 49/100 (moderate). ~44 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Volvo S60?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $38,870–$40,560 — its $42,250 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/23/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.