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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Shifty Estimate
$10,300
Low confidence · $8K to $13K
Down 8.6% over 12 months
Median · 12 mo
$7,500
Sales · 12 mo
25
Original MSRP
$62,900Down 84% since new

The market

Every recorded 1998 Jaguar XJ sale, by date and price
Jun 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$10,250 · 59,000 mi · White Onyx
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$5.0k$10k$15kNov 202020222023202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $10k
Sold
9 salesmedian $7.5kupdated Jun 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1998 Jaguar XJ sales with photographs
1998 Jaguar XJ, sold Dec 2024

Sold $8,600

2003 · Gray · 65,000 mi
Dec 24, 2024 · Bring a Trailer
1998 Jaguar XJ, sold Sep 2024

Sold $6,955

2002 · Gray · 70,000 mi
Sep 23, 2024 · Bring a Trailer
1998 Jaguar XJ, sold Oct 2023

Sold $12,000

2002 · White · 35,000 mi
Oct 5, 2023 · Bring a Trailer
1998 Jaguar XJ, sold Oct 2023

Sold $5,000

2003 · Platinum · 98,529 mi
Oct 3, 2023 · PCARMARKET
1998 Jaguar XJ, sold Nov 2020

Sold $4,666

2003 · Ebony · 81,800 mi
Nov 25, 2020 · Cars & Bids

Every X308

Sold prices, all years · Oct 27, 2026
Every X308. Sold prices, all years · Oct 27, 2026
XJ1998 to 2003Vanden Plas1998 to 2003
Shifty Estimate$10,300Low confidence$7,800
Sold median$10,000121 sales$9,60020 sales
12-month moveDown 8.6%Too few sales to call
For saleNoneNone

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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