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Volvo S80 vs Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric: 5-year value retention (37% vs 37%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Volvo S80 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Volvo S80 comes out ahead, holding about 37% of its value versus 37% for the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. Over the first five years the Volvo S80 loses roughly $16,303 while the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric loses about $32,887 — a gap near $16,584.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Volvo S80 sheds about 18% in year one versus 24% for the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.