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Jaguar XJ-S

1975–1996

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  • 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

Jaguar XJ-S

Based on 47 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

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%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

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 deals

Market 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 20
  • US$19,750

    Bring a Trailer · 3 Sept 2026

  • US$14,250

    Bring a Trailer · 2 Sept 2026

  • US$12,193

    Bring a Trailer · 28 Aug 2026

  • US$4,000

    Bring a Trailer · 25 Aug 2026

  • US$18,000

    Bring a Trailer · 19 Aug 2026

  • US$10,750

    Bring a Trailer · 18 Aug 2026

  • US$6,850

    Bring a Trailer · 16 Aug 2026

  • US$13,650

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$7,700

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$11,000

    Bring a Trailer · 12 Aug 2026

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.