I think you have to look at the vehicles as individual units. In our market, anything with the previous generation T8 (with the smaller range) would be priced slightly above the T6s (like a typical off lease 2020/21 about $3-4K, so for a 2019 it would be less of a delta).

The 2021 XC60s in the Canadian market are all missing the headlight washers - I don't know if the US cars have the same issue. Our cars are made in China while yours are made in Sweden. We actually didn't even get a Momentum version of the T8 here until MY21 (called the Inscription Expression here).

I'd probably just go with the '21 Momentum if it's my money.

 

Thank you for your advice!

 

The 2021 is the most sensible hands down. No big difference to me between the years. I like the R-Design, but the seats are tighter and if I was doing lots of long trips or about 1/2" bigger than I am, I would find them uncomfortable. That is to say, you absolutely have to sit in the R-Design seats before committing. The T8 is just too complex for me to want outside of warranty. The standard audio is not bad at all, just no subwoofer. I found the older H&K speed compensation to be annoying if I wasn't listening to loud music, as lower volumes it reduced volume even more when you slow down, a stupid feature you can't adjust or turn off. If the R-Design seats are to your liking and it had Bowers & Wilkins than you could potentially sell me in that direction too. As much as audio matters to me, none of my Volvo have above the stock base system and it's still nice sounding within its limitations.

 

Oh, I have not sat in the R-Design seats yet, the trim just seems popular!

I would definitely get an extended warranty regardless of which of these three I would get, so not worried about T6 vs T8 complexity too much. No Bowers & Wilkins, just HK for the 2019 options.

 

I'm fit, or at least I was. I was cycling about 400 miles a month at the time that I purchased my first XC60. I absolutely hated the R-design sets. The seats are hard, which I liked (supportive). But, the extreme bolstering on the bottoms of the seat pinched my legs together.

I don't think it has that much to do with being fit. I think it's personal choice. Some people love the r design seats (I think Motor Trend rated them the best seats in the industry) - I hated them. Absolute deal breaker to ME. (totally respect that others feel differently).

Main point is try before you buy.

 

I'm fit, or at least I was. I was cycling about 400 miles a month at the time that I purchased my first XC60. I absolutely hated the R-design sets. The seats are hard, which I liked (supportive). But, the extreme bolstering on the bottoms of the seat pinched my legs together.

I don't think it has that much to do with being fit. I think it's personal choice. Some people love the r design seats (I think Motor Trend rated them the best seats in the industry) - I hated them. Absolute deal breaker to ME. (totally respect that others feel differently).

Main point is try before you buy.

True. I personally think the R-Design seats are most supportive - I like the firmness of them. On XC60, the Plus is what sells best, the Ultimate with the perforated Inscription style seats not far behind. We rarely order the R-Design seats for stock though.

 

1. 2019 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design w/ Advance Package
2. 2019 Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid T8 Momentum w/ Advance Package
3. 2021 Volvo XC60 T6 Momentum w/ Advance Package (no premium audio)

Do any of those have the adaptive/speed sensing cruise control? After having that on my 2015 I won't buy a car without it. I use it in everyday stop and go traffic as well as at faster speeds.

The T8 does not have room for a spare tire - if that matters to you (it does to me - don't want to be stuck in the middle of nowhere with only a phone number instead of a spare. )

 

They all appear to with the Advance package!

 

I'm all about comfort, so I'd go for the 2021. You really need to go spend a day driving an r-design on crap roads to decide if its firmer suspension, and bigger wheels, are okay for you, or annoying as hell.

 

Do any of those have the adaptive/speed sensing cruise control? After having that on my 2015 I won't buy a car without it. I use it in everyday stop and go traffic as well as at faster speeds.

The T8 does not have room for a spare tire - if that matters to you (it does to me - don't want to be stuck in the middle of nowhere with only a phone number instead of a spare. )

Advanced package includes ACC, so yep, they all have it.

It's not, but I plan to get an extended warranty.

On a side note, I noticed that the CPO warranty only covers 12 months anyway? That seems really short for the added cost of CPO-certification...

It's 5 years from in service OR 12 months, whichever is longer. So for a 2021 it would be based on when it came into it's first owners possession, but most will be a little longer than 12 months. Volvos marketing is confusing here, because Volvo.... However, there are other values too. The obvious being the ability to extend the warranty as well as the 5.99 for 60 month or 6.99 for 72 month rate. The other is that dealers have to put quite a bit into a car like that to get it to be certified. Tires and brakes have to be OEM and over half life left. That can be a few thousand in cost/value.

 

Yeah, I'd stay far away from two type of recent-era Volvos: (1) any PHEVs before the Extended Range T8s of 2022; and (2) any of the "B" (so-called "mild hybrids") since 2022. Inferior drive trains.

 

I have the 2019 T8 R design I bought used with a long extended warranty, for me it is great. If you do short trips or have a short commute then the battery takes care of about 80% of your needs. I fill up with gas about once a month and then it is never a full tank. I also have the B&W sound, it is way better than the Harmon Kardon, which I found to be pretty non impressive, but then I am a old school audiophile. However while the B&W is good, it is in my opinion, not worth the cost. If sound is big to you I would do the base system and then do aftermarket speakers and amps. I rarely use the radar cruise and find the lane keeping system hugs the left side so much I don't trust it. I also find the car is a bit disjointed on full acceleration around a corner. Hate the 21 inch wheels due to tire prices and lack of selection. That said I am really enjoying the car and it is very fast. The AC evap has been replaced under the extended warranty and I am told to expect to have to do that again per a Volvo tech on this site. I want to say $2500+. Good luck.

 

RDesign is better if you're fit - I think is Canadaman being diplomatic. Someone overweight might be put off by the side bolsters in the RDesign.
@DFrantz My CPO was 5 months. Stopped at the "in service date"....I did not get 12 months.