Jaguar XJ-S
1975–1996
Lowest price
US$3,900
Since 2020
Median price
US$12,193
Since 2020 · n=55
Highest price
US$30,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
55
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 55 lots

Based on 55 verified auction results
US$15,000
Market value · recent verified sales
-4.7%
12-month change
Strong Buy
Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.
Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -4.7%). Often a buy window before recovery.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$15,000
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$15,000
+0%
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Market scores
58
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Moderate
40
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
−US$5,458-45%4 with · 49 without · low confidence
Limited-slip diff
+US$2,342+19%28 with · 57 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 1990
−US$783-6%44 with · 41 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Jaguar XJ-S has settled at a US$15,000 median after declining 4.7 percent over the past year, having reached what appears to be a floor in the market. The BUY signal reflects this stabilization following a period of downward pressure, suggesting the model has found support at current levels.
Transaction volume remains modest but consistent, with 23 sales recorded over the trailing twelve months and 55 total tracked sales in the dataset. This moderate liquidity means buyers will find examples available without excessive wait times, though sellers should expect deliberate rather than competitive bidding environments.
The typical XJ-S transacting today carries approximately 47,500 miles, indicating most examples in the market represent well-used but serviceable specimens. These mileage figures align with the model's age profile and suggest reasonable mechanicals on offered units.
XJ-S models occupy the stable modern classic category, a tier that emphasizes preservation rather than appreciation. With moderate desirability and a collectibility score of 5, the model attracts enthusiasts and period-piece buyers rather than speculative collectors, keeping it grounded in realistic valuations.
Base projections hold the median flat at US$15,000 through both the three- and five-year outlook, reflecting a market that has found equilibrium. The model's future pricing will depend largely on maintenance costs, parts availability, and whether the enthusiast base expands—neither a sharp recovery nor further deterioration appears likely from current fundamentals.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$15,000
- Annual appr. rate-4.7%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked100
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared100 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$940
- Total annual costUS$5,970
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months55
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$12,935
- Avg Mileage at Sale47,523 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$3,900 – US$30,000
- Total Sales Tracked55
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$8,000
Bring a Trailer · 2 Oct 2026
black · automatic
US$4,500
cars-and-bids · 29 Sept 2026
56,000 mi
automatic
US$5,155
cars-and-bids · 28 Sept 2026
130,300 mi
Topaz Metallic
US$14,300
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
Signal Red · Automatic
US$10,922
Bring a Trailer · 24 Sept 2026
Diamond Blue
US$22,250
Bring a Trailer · 13 Sept 2026
29,000 mi
Kingfisher Blue · automatic
US$15,500
Bring a Trailer · 11 Sept 2026
22,000 mi
Arctic Blue · automatic
US$10,000
Bring a Trailer · 7 Sept 2026
54,000 mi
Signal Red · automatic
US$19,750
Bring a Trailer · 3 Sept 2026
65,000 mi
Tungsten · automatic
US$14,250
Bring a Trailer · 2 Sept 2026
automatic
Common questions
What is a Jaguar XJ-S worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$15,000, based on 23 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$3,900 to US$30,000.
Is the Jaguar XJ-S going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United States median moved -4.7%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many Jaguar XJ-Ss are for sale right now?
We track 1 live auction listing for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
