Porsche Cayman (981)
2013–2016

$60,606
Market value · recent verified sales
+3.3%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Prices have been flat (+3.3%). No strong directional signal.
Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in Australia.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
$65,320
+8%
5-Year Forecast
$66,913
+10%
Estimates pool 27 verified sales across United Kingdom, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.
Market scores
20
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Good
60
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
−$7,901-13%14 with · 4 without · low confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Porsche Cayman 981 currently trades around AUD $60,606 in the Australian market, having appreciated 3.3 percent over the past year—a modest but stable trajectory. The hold signal reflects this measured pace, with confidence rated as medium given the limited transaction data available.
Market activity for the 981 Cayman remains sparse, with zero sales tracked in the 12-month window and no active listings recorded. This illiquid status means buyers and sellers face a thin market, requiring patience and realistic pricing expectations when transacting.
Classified as a stable modern classic with a collectibility score of 5, the 981 Cayman occupies a middle ground in the contemporary Porsche hierarchy. Low desirability relative to other models in the lineup tempers enthusiasm, though the model retains sufficient appeal to support modest appreciation.
Base-case projections suggest the 981 Cayman will reach approximately AUD $65,320 within three years and AUD $66,913 within five years—representing cumulative gains of 7.8 and 10.4 percent respectively. These forecasts assume stable ownership costs and continued interest in entry-level Porsche sports cars without accounting for individual car condition or specification premiums.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$60,606
- Annual appr. rate+3.3%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked27
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared27 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$7,610
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price—
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range—
- Total Sales Tracked0
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.