2005 Jaguar S-Type Review
Price Estimate: $706 - $1,140





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Elegantly appointed interiors, solid all-around performance, classic British styling, full load of standard safety equipment.
Cons
- A few cheap interior bits, high price, fussy J-gate shifter.
What’s new
The S-Type gets minor styling revisions in the form of smaller taillights, a tighter-looking deck lid and a restyled front fascia. New exterior panels have tighter fits, while the hood is now made of aluminum. Interior upgrades include new Bronze Madrona trim, a revised instrument panel and an optional aluminum trim package. Eight-cylinder models get a new VDP package that adds premium heated leather seats, burled walnut trim and unique 17-inch alloy wheels.
Edmunds says
A solid all-around luxury sedan, the S-Type is exactly what you would expect from Jaguar in terms of style, form and function.
For sale nationwide
14 listings
- $4,495great price$1,367 below market
- 100,208 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
- 16 City / 24 Hwy MPG
- A4dable Rides (1,511 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Parking sensors
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
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Located in Haines City, FL
2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE 3.0 WITH 100K MILES!!!ICE COLD A/C!!! FULLY LOADED!!! HAS CRACK ON THE WINDSHIELD!!! RUNS AND DRIVES EXCELLENT!!! THIS BEAUTY WON'T...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: SAJWA01T55FN29353
Stock: N29353
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-18-2025 - 114,308 miles
- No accidents, 6 owners, personal use only
- 15 City / 22 Hwy MPG
- Jerry Remus Chevrolet (379 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
- Parking sensors
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Located in North Platte, NE
BLACK 2005 Jaguar S-TYPE R Comfort Heated driver and front passenger seatbacks - Thats hot. Heated driver and front passenger seatbacks provide more t...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (15 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: SAJWA03V551N34239
Stock: C6430
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-24-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$253/mo for S-Type 3.0
S-Type 3.0
vs
$165/mo
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Jaguar S-Type Owner Reviews
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Great Car... Love My Jag!!
5 out of 5 starsCal Zombie, 05/28/2008
2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
I always wanted a Jag but had heard ALL of the horror stories (electrical/cost to fix/etc etc). Read hundreds of reviews about the '05 (a great year for this car), and went looking for an "S Type". Found one with 30K and was certified. Bought it and never looked back. Ride is smooth and the the pick up with the 6 cyl is like a rocket. City driving I get 22 MPG, and freeway I have gotten … between 28 and (I know this may be hard to believe) 32 MPG. I got the 32 MPG going 70 mph on the "coast" from LA to San Diego w/no A/C. On a "Vegas" trip I was cruising at 85/90 with no problem. This feline can do more if asked to! Wonderful, smooth, powerful ride. Engine purrs like a cat!!
S type - Stand out from the crowd
4.88 out of 5 starsTony, 05/11/2007
2005 Jaguar S-Type R 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
I have owned my S type R for quite some time now and I have to say it's a pleasure to drive. The looks alone make it stand out from the masses but the performance is sensational. Jaguars of old have had some bad press, I'm here to say that's all changed. What other performance sedan can you buy used with a 400 hp engine for under $40k? These cars are classics in waiting and represent … fantastic bang for your buck.
Wow, what a great car!!
5 out of 5 starsbill, 07/09/2009
2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
I am a retired car dealer and have owned all kinds of cars. I bought this jag for my wife to drive (4'11") after buying a jag x type for a customer. This car is the total package. Great mpg, 31 hwy, 24 mixed in town. Besides oil changes and a K&N air filter, I have spent a total of $2.57 for a tail lite bulb in over 20k miles of driving. V6 has plenty of power. No quality issues at all. … Solid and safe. One of the greatest interiors of any car I have owned. With this experience, we will probably upgrade to an xj8 at some point. Don't let the quality issues of 20 years ago hold you back from owning one of these great cars.
Wonderfull Auto
4.75 out of 5 starsao145, 01/06/2011
2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
I have owned 3 Jags, 1960 MK ll. 1965 3.8 S, and now a 2005 S Type. The last was purchased off a three year
lease , 27K miles in Sept 08.08. Present 63 K miles. Maintenance at 30K 40K by dealer at no charge .
Only repair was to a rear disc break $214.00.
At 65 MPH . average MPG is 26.1.
I have owned or leased 14 autos, German , US and
Japanese.
This has been a joy to own.
2005 S-Type Highlights
Sedan
3.0
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $44,230 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $253/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 12.0 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the S-Type include:
- Stability Control
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover5 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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