My husband and I keep going back and forth on whether to get a Volvo XC90 or a Lexus RX350. I really like Volvo's and have always wanted to own one. The problem is, for the money, we get SO much more amenities and features on the Lexus. Here are the two cars in more details:

2011 Lexus RX350 (certified pre-owned)
$35,729
28,803 miles
Navigation, heated and cooled seats, back up camera, power lift gate, memory seats, push button start and homelink
18 city/24 Hwy mpg

2013 Volvo XC90
$39,998 (certified pre-owned)
16,300 miles
heated seats, memory seats, blind spot monitoring, DVD player in head rests.

Volvo doesn't have homelink, navigation, back up camera, cooled seats, power lift gate or push button start. The Lexus doesn't have the DVD system or a third, although, we don't absolutely need the third row.

The problem is, I love the way the Volvo looks. Better than the Lexus. And, like I said, I have always wanted a Volvo. From what I hear they last forever and are great cars, if you take care of them.

So, I would love to hear feedback from Volvo owners on what they think of these two vehicles and which is the better buy. Is it worth going for the Volvo even though it has less amenities? Thanks!

 

Just a couple of points for consideration. Amenities are only relevant if they are amenities that you personally value. Those you don't need or care about obviously have no value to you and don't even need to show up on the checklist for comparison. Next is the point that the Lexus is a 2011 vs the Volvo being a 2013. Both cars have low enough miles to not really be a factor, but if you were comparing the same model year for both cars you would likely not perceive to be getting a lot more for your money as the 2013 Lexus would cost well more than the Volvo.

 

pkrface, thank you for your insight. I just realized, I did a typo. The Volvo only has 6,300 miles, not 16,300. It was a dealership courtesy vehicle.