2008 Jaguar XK: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

4 builds left the factory as a 2008 XK, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 4 main configurations
  • 591 vehicles built
  • 16 for sale right now

Which XK is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your XK

What actually differs

XK / XKR · RWD SAJWA44B-8 XK / XKR XK / XKR · RWD SAJWA43B-8 XK / XKR · RWD SAJWA43C-8
Body Convertible Convertible Coupe Coupe
Typical price today $13,998 — $14,995 $21,775
For sale right now 7 2 4 3
Vehicles built 214 146 132 99
Same on every 2008 XK
  • Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Doors 2-door
Price trend

Median down $408 over the last 5 months.

2008 XK price history →
Will it hold value?

A XK typically keeps about 99% of its price over 5 years — a 5-year-old one runs about $14,912 today.

XK depreciation by year →
Cost to run

16/25 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,450/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2008 XK

Safety, in plain English

What SAJWA43B-8 means

SAJ WA43B · 8
SAJ
the World Manufacturer Identifier Jaguar registered — the manufacturer and plant group
WA43B
together encode the XK line — Coupe, Rear-wheel drive — as Jaguar filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
8
in position 10 — model year 2008
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number

Already looking at a specific XK?

Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.

2008 Jaguar XK prices →