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1998 Jaguar XJ

✦ Shifty Estimate

$10,800

9.8% · 12 mo
Medium confidence$7K to $12K
12 months median
$8K
Sales, 12 months
19
Original MSRP
$62,900 · ▼ 83% since

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1998 Jaguar XJ

1998 to 2003 · Sedan

Price history

$5.0k$10k$15kNov 202020222023202420252026✦ SHIFTY ESTIMATE TODAY $11k
Sold
9 salesmedian $7.6kupdated Jun 2026

Specifications

Engine
Inline-6, 4.0L
Power
290 hp
Torque
290 lb-ft
0 to 60
7.4s
Top speed
155 mph
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Original MSRP
$62,900

Common questions

How much does a Jaguar XJ cost?

A 1998 Jaguar XJ cost $62,900 new. Over the past 12 months, 19 have sold publicly at a median of $7,600. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $10,800. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $7,284 to $12,420, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1998 Jaguar XJ worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $10,800, up 9.8% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $7,600 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. We rate confidence medium: 19 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

Is a Jaguar XJ a good investment?

It has depreciated 83% against its $62,900 list price. Values are up 9.8% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,850 to $18,100, and mileage explains most of that.

What has a Jaguar XJ sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $10,250Jun 25, 2026White Onyx · 59,000 mi
  • $8,600Dec 24, 2024Gray · 65,000 mi
  • $6,955Sep 23, 2024Gray · 70,000 mi

The X308 XJ represents Jaguar's last hurrah before Ford's heavy influence took hold, making it increasingly significant among collectors. Built on an aluminum spaceframe that was revolutionary for its time, this generation maintained the classic XJ proportions while shedding considerable weight. The naturally aspirated 4.0-liter AJ-V8 delivered smooth power befitting the XJ's grand touring character, though the supercharged variants are the real collector darlings. What sets the X308 apart is its blend of traditional Jaguar luxury with modern reliability improvements—these are genuinely usable classics. The interior remains quintessentially British with rich leather and burled walnut, while the exterior styling strikes the perfect balance between heritage and contemporary design. As values for earlier XJs climb steadily, the X308 offers an accessible entry point into XJ ownership with genuine appreciation potential, especially in supercharged form or rare long-wheelbase variants.