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Jaguar XJ-S

1975–1996

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  • Lowest price

    US$3,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$11,625

    Since 2020 · n=64

  • Highest price

    US$30,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    64

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 64 lots

Jaguar XJ-S

Based on 64 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outhigh confidence

US$15,000

Market value · recent verified sales

-5.0%

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 -5.0%). 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$5,261-45%

    5 with · 57 without · med confidence

  • Limited-slip diff

    +US$2,251+19%

    32 with · 63 without · high confidence

  • Built ≤ 1991

    −US$1,402-12%

    52 with · 43 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 median has settled at $15,000, down 5 percent over the past year, but high-confidence market signals suggest the model has bottomed out after its recent decline. With only 23 transactions tracked in the last 12 months against a total sample of 64, the recent downward pressure appears to have exhausted seller leverage.

Liquidity remains moderate, with just three active listings currently visible in the market. This relatively thin inventory—combined with 23 sales in the past year—suggests that motivated buyers and sellers are still finding each other, though the market lacks the heat that would produce rapid turnover or sharp repricing.

The XJ-S occupies the stable modern classic tier, a category that typically attracts enthusiasts seeking accessible British sports-car ownership without the cost or complexity of earlier marques. Desirability is moderate, which reflects the model's mixed reputation: styling has aged gracefully, but mechanical reliability and running costs remain concerns for many potential owners.

Average mileage on transacted examples stands near 47,000 miles, indicating that most XJ-S units entering the market are relatively well-preserved examples with meaningful use rather than museum pieces or project cars. This mileage profile is consistent with cars that were owned and driven by collectors who valued them as usable classics rather than speculative holdings.

The three-year and five-year base projections both hold at $15,000, suggesting the market consensus is for price stabilization rather than appreciation or further depreciation from current levels. That flat outlook reflects the model's position as a collectible with steady but limited demand, where supply-and-demand dynamics are unlikely to shift dramatically over the medium term.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$15,000
  • Annual appr. rate-5.0%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked118
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared118 (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 · 3 live

All live deals

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings3
  • Sales Last 12 Months64
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings3
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$12,353
  • Avg Mileage at Sale46,982 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$3,500 – US$30,000
  • Total Sales Tracked64

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • US$6,600

    mecum · 24 Oct 2026

  • US$4,950

    mecum · 24 Oct 2026

  • US$16,027

    cars-and-bids · 21 Oct 2026

  • US$9,100

    Bring a Trailer · 21 Oct 2026

  • US$4,400

    Bring a Trailer · 20 Oct 2026

  • US$17,000

    Bring a Trailer · 19 Oct 2026

  • US$3,500

    Bring a Trailer · 16 Oct 2026

  • US$8,700

    Bring a Trailer · 14 Oct 2026

  • US$8,900

    Bring a Trailer · 13 Oct 2026

  • US$8,000

    Bring a Trailer · 2 Oct 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$3,500 to US$30,000.

Is the Jaguar XJ-S going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United States median moved -5.0%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Jaguar XJ-Ss are for sale right now?

We track 3 live auction listings 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.