JAGUAR’S new XK coupe has brought the British firm’s sportscar range right up to date, but can it finally provide a match for the evergreen Porsche 911?

Both cars are similarly priced around the £59,000 mark, both have two occasional rear seats and both have strong residuals.

While not exactly core fleet models, they are useable everyday and make a tempting choice for the company chairman. And as both retain nearly half of their cost new after three years/60,000 miles, they can be cost-effective.

Jaguar XK: Price new £58,752

Mileage		Age (months)		Predicted value		Money lost
20,000		12		£44,100/75%		£14,652
30,000		18		£39,300/67%		£19,452
40,000		24		£35,050/60%		£23,702
50,000		30		£31,325/53%		£27,427
60,000		36		£28,025/48%		£30,727

Source: CAP Motor Research

Porsche 911: Price new £59,070

Mileage		Age (months)		Predicted value		Money lost
20,000		12		£44,500/75%		£14,570
30,000		18		£39,650/67%		£19,420
40,000		24		£35,375/60%		£23,695
50,000		30		£31,625/54%		£27,445
60,000		36		£28,275/48%		£30,795

Source: CAP Motor Research