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Volvo S80 vs Volvo XC40 Recharge: 5-year value retention (37% vs 38%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Volvo XC40 Recharge holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Volvo XC40 Recharge comes out ahead, holding about 38% of its value versus 37% for the Volvo S80. Over the first five years the Volvo XC40 Recharge loses roughly $32,519 while the Volvo S80 loses about $16,303 — a gap near $-16216.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Volvo XC40 Recharge sheds about 24% in year one versus 18% for the Volvo S80. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.