
Jaguar XJ
1998 to 2003 · Sedan
A 1998 Jaguar XJ cost $62,900 new. Over the past 12 months, 25 have sold publicly at a median of $7,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $10,300. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,850 to $18,100, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $7,500
- Sales · 12 mo
- 25
- Original MSRP
- $62,900Down 84% since new
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Sold $6,955

Sold $12,000

Sold $5,000

Sold $3,850

Sold $4,666
Every X308
| XJ1998 to 2003 | Vanden Plas1998 to 2003 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $10,300Low confidence | $7,800 |
| Sold median | $10,000121 sales | $9,60020 sales |
| 12-month move | Down 8.6% | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | None | None |
Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-6, 4.0L
- Power
- 290 hp
- Torque
- 290 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 7.4 s
- 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, 25 have sold publicly at a median of $7,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $10,300. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,850 to $18,100, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1998 Jaguar XJ worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $10,300, down 8.6% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $7,500 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 low: 25 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.
Is a Jaguar XJ a good investment?
It has depreciated 84% against its $62,900 list price. Values are down 8.6% 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 is the most expensive Jaguar XJ sold?
The highest public sale on file is $18,100, on May 6, 2022, with 24,000 mi.
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
About the 1998 Jaguar XJ
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.
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