Which 2026 Volvo XC40 trim should you buy?
$41,295 to $55,345. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Volvo's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: Core FWD → Plus FWD, +$4,000 for 6 features made standard.
Thinnest step: Core FWD → Core AWD, +$2,700 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: Core AWD at $43,995.
Core $43,995
+$2,700 over the Core FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 194 hp → 247 hp · Torque 221 lb-ft → 258 lb-ft · MPG comb 27 mpg → 26 mpg
Plus $45,295
+$4,000 over the Core FWD.
Standard here, not on the Core FWD: 360° camera, Air purifier and remote cabin air pre-cleaning, Interior illumination, high level, Manual cushion extensions, driver and passenger, Panoramic roof, Power passenger seat
Plus $47,995
+$4,000 over the Core AWD.
Standard here, not on the Core AWD: 360° camera, Air purifier and remote cabin air pre-cleaning, Interior illumination, high level, Manual cushion extensions, driver and passenger, Panoramic roof, Power passenger seat
Ultra $52,645
+$7,350 over the Plus FWD.
Standard here, not on the Plus FWD: All-wheel drive (Gasoline, AWD, Automatic), Harman Kardon Premium Sound System, Pilot Assist
Ultra $55,345
+$7,350 over the Plus AWD.
Standard here, not on the Plus AWD: All-wheel drive (Gasoline, AWD, Automatic), Harman Kardon Premium Sound System, Pilot Assist
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2026 Volvo XC40 trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Volvo XC40 trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Core FWD to the Plus FWD: $4,000 more for 6 features the press kit lists as standard on the Plus FWD and not on the Core FWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Volvo XC40 trims cost?
6 trims, from $41,295 for the Core FWD to $55,345 for the Ultra AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Volvo XC40 with all-wheel drive?
The Core AWD, at $43,995 MSRP.