Which 2026 Volvo XC60 trim should you buy?
$51,095 to $81,195. 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: Ultra AWD → Polestar Engineered AWD, +$8,850 for 15 features made standard.
Thinnest step: Plus AWD → Ultra AWD, +$5,350 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Plus $55,695
+$4,600 over the Core AWD.
Standard here, not on the Core AWD: 360° camera, Interior illumination, high level
Ultra $61,045
+$5,350 over the Plus AWD.
Standard here, not on the Plus AWD: Four-zone climate system, Harman Kardon Premium Sound System, Power 4-way lumbar support, Tailored dashboard, Ventilated nappa leather upholstery
Core $62,545
+$1,500 over the Ultra AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 247 hp → 455 hp · Torque 266 lb-ft → 523 lb-ft · MPG comb 26 mpg → 28 mpg
Plus $66,995
+$4,450 over the Core AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Ultra $72,345
+$5,350 over the Plus AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Polestar Engineered $81,195
+$8,850 over the Ultra AWD.
Standard here, not on the Ultra AWD: 21-inch Polestar Engineered Alloy Wheels, 360° camera, BLIS™ (Blind Spot Information System), Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound, Crystal gear selector knob by Orrefors®, Google built-in, Interior illumination, high level, Keyless Entry, Panoramic roof, Polestar Engineered chassis, Power 4-way lumbar support, Power driver seat with memory, Power tailgate, Tailored dashboard and 1 more
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 XC60 trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Volvo XC60 trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Ultra AWD to the Polestar Engineered AWD: $8,850 more for 15 features the press kit lists as standard on the Polestar Engineered AWD and not on the Ultra AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Volvo XC60 trims cost?
7 trims, from $51,095 for the Core AWD to $81,195 for the Polestar Engineered AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.