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Jaguar XJ-S

1975–1996

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  • Lowest price

    US$3,900

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$13,500

    Since 2020 · n=37

  • Highest price

    US$30,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    37

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 37 lots

Jaguar XJ-S

Based on 37 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%

Market scores

58

Desirability

Moderate

55

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Manual gearbox

    US$6,294-47%

    4 with · 34 without · low confidence

  • Limited-slip diff

    +US$2,167+16%

    20 with · 46 without · high confidence

  • Built ≤ 1990

    US$1,756-13%

    35 with · 31 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 market is showing clear depreciation signals, with median prices down 10.4 percent over the past year to US$15,000, supported by a sample of 23 transactions in the trailing twelve months. The downward trajectory reflects broader softening in the market for this model, though the confidence level in this trend is high based on consistent transaction data across 37 total sales tracked.

Recent activity aligns with the longer-term depreciation pattern, with no meaningful deviations from the established downward trend. The moderate liquidity environment—reflected in regular but not brisk turnover—suggests that buyers remain interested at current price levels, but sellers should not expect urgency from the market.

The XJ-S occupies a stable modern classic tier with moderate collectibility and desirability scores. These grand tourers have established a modest but durable collector following, though production volumes and original retail pricing data are not available for this analysis.

Transacted examples show a median mileage of 46,840 miles, indicating that most examples entering the market are well-used but still within typical ranges for cars of this age. This mileage profile suggests strong usage rather than garage-queen status, which reflects the model's historical role as a driver-focused luxury coupe.

The three- and five-year base projections both hold at US$15,000, implying price stabilization around current levels rather than further decline or appreciation. This forecast assumes no major shifts in collector sentiment or market composition, though the depreciation momentum of the past year warrants caution for prospective buyers entering now.

Sellers may face a challenging near-term window given the current downward momentum, while buyers should expect prices to stabilize at or near current levels. The moderate liquidity backdrop means patience on both sides will be rewarded more than urgency.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$15,000
  • Annual appr. rate-10.4%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked66
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared66 (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

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months37
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$13,585
  • Avg Mileage at Sale46,840 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$3,900 – US$30,000
  • Total Sales Tracked37

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • US$22,000

    Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026

  • US$7,400

    Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026

  • US$4,300

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026

  • US$7,202

    Bring a Trailer · 31 Jul 2026

  • US$9,350

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$9,350

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$6,000

    Bring a Trailer · 22 Jul 2026

  • US$15,500

    Bring a Trailer · 21 Jul 2026

  • US$15,500

    Bring a Trailer · 20 Jul 2026

  • US$11,500

    Bring a Trailer · 17 Jul 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.