Base Price: $39,450
Price as Tested: $45,790
Why We Drove It: The Volvo S80 was among the top-ranked vehicles in its class in our 2007 Initial Quality Study and is a Top Safety Pick according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
 
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Volvo S80, the people that actually own and drive one told us:


"The exterior look is very sleek and aerodynamic, not boxy like older Volvos."


"The most comfortable seats of any make/model. Volvo does it best!"


"The handling and driving experience is tight but responsive, and comfortable."


"I think the seats are the most comfortable in the industry."


"The dashboard and rest of [the] interior is simple and beautiful."


"The quietest ride in a vehicle I've ever experienced."


"The interior styling is outstanding and comfortable."


"The overall comfort and performance [make the S80] a pleasure to drive."


"[A] well made, solid car with comfy, supportive seats."


"[I bought it because of] Volvo's reputation for safety and side air bags."


Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Volvo S80:
1. Materials convey impression of high quality
2. Comfort of driver's bottom seat cushion
3. Styling of the seats
 
Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Volvo S80:
1. Trunk   Hard to open/close
2. Excessive wind noise
3. Fuel Gauge   Broken/not working