1998 Jaguar XJ
1998 to 2003 · Sedan
Price history
Recent sales
9 sales
2003 · White Onyx · 59,000 mi · automatic2026-06-25 · EspritS1$10,250
2003 · Gray · 65,000 mi · automatic2024-12-24 · allin938$8,600
2002 · Gray · 70,000 mi · automatic2024-09-23 · kamdor$6,955
2002 · White · 35,000 mi · automatic2023-10-05 · EspritS1$12,000
2003 · Platinum · 98,529 mi · automatic2023-10-03 · pdenbow$5,000
2002 · GRAY · automatic2023-01-23$3,850
2002 · Gray · 24,000 mi · automatic2022-05-06 · onlinems$18,100
2002 · Gray · 26,000 mi · automatic2021-09-24 · VantageAuto$13,750
2003 · Ebony · 81,800 mi · automatic2020-11-25 · schuess100$4,666
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.
