Used Jaguar XJ-Series for Sale nearBowling Green, KY

How much does the Jaguar XJ-Series cost in today's market?

Used Jaguar XJ-Series prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Jaguar XJ-Series has a current nationwide average price of $15,541, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $15,314 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2016 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Jaguar XJ-Series a good car?

Yes — the Jaguar XJ-Series earns strong owner praise for its luxurious design, smooth performance, and comfortable ride. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data. Owners consistently highlight the upscale cabin, elegant styling, and enjoyable long-distance driving experience. Expert reviews rate the 2015 model among the highest across all years. The main trade-offs center on high maintenance costs, electronics reliability, and some older-model features that feel less current. 21.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Jaguar XJ-Series models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Jaguar XJ-Series for its smooth performance, luxurious feel, and comfortable ride. Expert feedback also reinforces the model’s strong design and driving character, especially in the 2015 and 2016 model years.

• Owners rate the Jaguar XJ-Series between 4.7 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk centers on maintenance and electronics, so a careful pre-purchase inspection and service-history review are especially important.

What should I look for when buying a used Jaguar XJ-Series?

Across all model years, at 72.9% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2019 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: blind-spot detection, adaptive cruise control, parking sensors, and a backup camera
• Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen interface with Meridian audio and smartphone projection support
• Fuel efficiency: close to 24 mpg

Which Jaguar XJ-Series trim should I buy?

The 2015 Jaguar XJ-Series offers these trims:

• Base: standard 3.0-liter supercharged V6, 8-speed automatic, rear- or all-wheel drive, and the model’s core luxury touring character; a strong value if you want the XJ experience with the broadest trim availability.
• AWD: adds all-wheel drive to the standard V6 setup for extra traction and confidence in varied conditions.
• Supercharged: adds the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 for stronger performance and a more powerful driving feel.
• R: adds the 550-hp V8 and the most extreme performance in the lineup for buyers who want the top-end XJ experience.

What Jaguar XJ-Series do most buyers choose?

The Jaguar XJ-Series years with the most listings are 2016, 2015, and 2017.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, conditions, and deal quality. They also tend to be the years most buyers cross-shop first because inventory is deeper and pricing is easier to benchmark.

What is the Jaguar XJ-Series's resale value?

The price movement shown here points to a clear downward trend, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A double-digit drop like this is meaningful, and it suggests buyers may find better value as they shop. The 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Jaguar XJ-Series safe?

• 2015: 7/10

For the safest used buy, the 2015 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Jaguar XJ-Series now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2016 model is at −9.41% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2016 model has 34.1% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $15,541. The Jaguar XJ-Series offers a distinctive luxury presence, a comfortable long-distance character, and an upscale cabin that help define its appeal.

If you're buying used today, the 2016 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2015 Jaguar XJ-Series compare to the 2027 BMW 7 Series?

Our experts score the 2015 Jaguar XJ-Series 7.8/10 and the 2027 BMW 7 Series 7.7/10. The Jaguar brings a more distinctive luxury-touring personality, while the BMW offers a newer-market presence and a much larger pool of listings. Based on the figures here, the Jaguar also comes in at a lower starting price, though the BMW shows a much higher accident-free share.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.