Jaguar XJ-S
1975–1996
Lowest price
US$3,900
Since 2020
Median price
US$13,000
Since 2020 · n=47
Highest price
US$30,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
47
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 47 lots

Based on 47 verified auction results
US$15,000
Market value · recent verified sales
-10.4%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 10.4% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
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
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
−US$5,667-44%4 with · 43 without · low confidence
Limited-slip diff
+US$1,911+15%25 with · 51 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 1991
−US$1,074-8%38 with · 38 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 is trading at a US$15,000 median in the current market, down 10.4 percent over the past twelve months on a SELL signal. This decline reflects ongoing pressure in the modern classic segment, where depreciation momentum has been steady rather than reversing.
Transaction activity shows moderate liquidity, with 23 sales tracked over the past year and 47 total in the database. The sample size is sufficient to establish trend confidence, though the relatively low absolute volume means price discovery can be episodic, and individual sales can swing the median.
XJ-S examples in active trade are averaging 45,733 miles, which is typical for cars now in their third or fourth decade of use and holding moderate appeal as usable classics. Condition variability is likely significant across the cohort, with examples ranging from driver quality to more invested restorations.
The XJ-S occupies a collectible tier with moderate desirability rather than strong enthusiasm. The model benefits from its design pedigree and long production run, but does not command the premium attributed to earlier E-Types or later F-Types, limiting upside catalyst.
The base outlook holds the median stable at US$15,000 over both three and five-year horizons, with no net price appreciation projected. This reflects the car's position as a stable modern classic—appreciated enough to avoid collapse, but not rare or performance-forward enough to generate collector demand that would push values higher.
Sellers should expect negotiation in a market where recent momentum favors buyers. Buyers entering now face neither urgency nor opportunity in the immediate term; the car is unlikely to appreciate materially, but the risk of further sharp declines also appears limited at current levels.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$15,000
- Annual appr. rate-10.4%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked82
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared82 (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 Listings1
- Sales Last 12 Months47
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings1
- Avg Sale PriceUS$13,208
- Avg Mileage at Sale45,733 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$3,900 – US$30,000
- Total Sales Tracked47
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$19,750
Bring a Trailer · 3 Sept 2026
65,000 mi
Tungsten · automatic
US$14,250
Bring a Trailer · 2 Sept 2026
automatic
US$12,193
Bring a Trailer · 28 Aug 2026
18,000 mi
Black · automatic
US$4,000
Bring a Trailer · 25 Aug 2026
Solent Blue · automatic
US$18,000
Bring a Trailer · 19 Aug 2026
9,000 mi
4-speed automatic
US$10,750
Bring a Trailer · 18 Aug 2026
British Racing Green · automatic
US$6,850
Bring a Trailer · 16 Aug 2026
67,000 mi
Nimbus White
US$13,650
Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026
42,000 mi
Flamenco Red Mica · 4-speed automatic
US$7,700
mecum · 15 Aug 2026
Pale Blue · Automatic
US$11,000
Bring a Trailer · 12 Aug 2026
Carnival Red · 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 -10.4%. 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.
