As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Jaguar XJS is actually worth $13,000 (fair range $11,400 to $14,500). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 260 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $15,800 — about 22% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of July 2026, the Jaguar XJS market has 470 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $15,835, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $10,000 and $20,900. Jaguar XJS prices have increased 34.1% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $13,500 to $18,100.
The typical Jaguar XJS on the market has 67,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 185 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Jaguar XJS Pricing
A fair price for a Jaguar XJS in July 2026 is between $10,000 and $20,900 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $6,500 to $29,000 across 470 active listings.
Price Distribution (470 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$6,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$10,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$15,835
Typical market price
75th
$20,900
Above average / premium
90th
$29,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $16,785, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
5
$24,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
20
$32,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
90
$20,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
237
$16,500
100,000 - 150,000 mi
65
$9,000
Over 150,000 mi
9
$10,494
Jaguar XJS Price Trends
Jaguar XJS prices have increased 34.1% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $18,100 across 4 sales, up from $13,500 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Jaguar XJS prices are up 29.3% ($18,100 vs. $14,000 a year ago).
Jaguar XJS Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
66
$14,995
$16,348
2025-Q1
55
$13,200
$15,416
2025-Q2
59
$13,000
$15,319
2025-Q3
82
$14,000
$15,761
2025-Q4
91
$15,334
$16,486
2026-Q1
53
$14,500
$16,086
2026-Q2
63
$13,500
$14,962
2026-Q3
4
$18,100
$15,900
Best Value Jaguar XJS by Model Year
The 1982 Jaguar XJS offers the best value with a median price of $4,000 across 3 listings. The most expensive model year is 1976 at a median of $26,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1976
6
$26,000
$3,500
$26,495
1977
2
$18,000
$17,500
$18,000
1978
3
$6,500
$2,500
$12,995
1980
1
$3,999
$3,999
$3,999
1982
3
$4,000
$3,500
$9,000
1983
3
$7,500
$2,850
$9,000
1984
8
$15,995
$9,000
$32,500
1985
10
$14,000
$2,900
$32,500
1986
13
$8,000
$4,500
$25,000
1987
16
$13,000
$3,000
$35,000
1988
29
$15,000
$3,000
$42,495
1989
49
$15,000
$4,999
$35,284
1990
54
$16,995
$6,950
$41,106
1991
22
$13,000
$4,500
$28,750
1992
31
$15,000
$4,750
$39,500
1993
22
$13,900
$2,500
$50,000
1994
39
$15,500
$2,650
$68,216
1995
98
$18,500
$3,000
$30,215
1996
58
$17,500
$3,500
$39,977
How Mileage Affects Jaguar XJS Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Jaguar XJS from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 61,549 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
849 mi
1.90x
$24,740
4,791 mi
1.90x
$24,637
11,845 mi
1.33x
$17,230
23,223 mi
1.30x
$16,873
39,760 mi
1.20x
$15,614
64,083 mi
0.98x
$12,761
92,466 mi
0.74x
$9,647
134,504 mi
0.74x
$9,635
300,000 mi
0.80x
$10,366
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 849 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.90x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.80x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Jaguar XJS Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
50%
volatile
57% over 131 tests
12 months
↑ UP
51%
volatile
48% over 125 tests
24 months
↑ UP
52%
volatile
51% over 113 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Jaguar XJS — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Jaguar XJS
The highest concentration of Jaguar XJS listings is in CA with 71 active listings, followed by FL (30), TX (25), MI (25), NY (21).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NJ at $8,800, while FL has the highest at $21,497. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $12,697.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
71
$15,750
FL
30
$21,497
TX
25
$14,995
MI
25
$14,495
NY
21
$12,950
IL
20
$18,900
PA
17
$15,298
AZ
16
$15,500
WA
12
$9,995
CO
10
$16,500
Jaguar XJS Market Velocity
Jaguar XJS listings spend an average of 185 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 106 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Jaguar XJS Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $10,000 to $20,900. The median is $15,835. Anything below $10,000 is a strong value; above $20,900 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Jaguar XJS prices have risen 34.1% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1982 model year has the lowest median price at $4,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Jaguar XJS ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 185 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.