A 1996 Jaguar XJS averages $16,250 today, with most selling between $8,980 and $22,750. ForCar prices the Jaguar XJS from real US listings across 4 model years ($9,000–$22,500) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 1990 Jaguar XJS still asks 138% of what a 1996 one does — that's how much value it holds after 6 years. Among 5 sedans we price, that ranks #3, right at the class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−44.6%). Calculated from 26 listings.
Jaguar XJS value by year
What a Jaguar XJS is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $8,980 | $22,750 | 7 | |
| 1995 | $3,000 | $23,250 | 9 | |
| 1993 | $8,500 | $15,000 | 3 | |
| 1990 | $8,980 | $22,900 | 7 |
How the Jaguar XJS depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Jaguar XJS loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Jaguar XJS averages $16,250; a 6-year-older one runs about $22,500 — roughly -38% lost over 6 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Jaguar XJS hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 1996 price a 1990 car still asks. Higher is better — the Jaguar XJS sits at #3 of 5, against a class median of 138%.
The Jaguar XJS market right now
What the market asks for a Jaguar XJS at each model year — the median of 44 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Jaguar XJS value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Jaguar XJS is worth on today's market.
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Jaguar XJS has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 1996 Jaguar XJS: a dealer trade-in offer is around $8,980, selling private-party nets about $16,250, and a lot asks near $22,750 — a $13,770 spread on the same car.
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Jaguar XJS value FAQ
How much is a Jaguar XJS worth?
A 1996 Jaguar XJS averages $16,250 today (roughly $8,980–$22,750). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Jaguar XJS value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Jaguar XJS value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Jaguar XJS from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Jaguar XJS year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Jaguar XJS Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Jaguar XJSs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.