Porsche 944
1982–1991
Lowest price
US$2,200
Since 2020
Median price
US$15,250
Since 2020 · n=41
Highest price
US$50,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
41
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 41 lots

Based on 41 verified auction results
US$16,750
Market value · recent verified sales
+25.0%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 25.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$16,750
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$16,750
+0%
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Market scores
51
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1986
−US$5,670-37%27 with · 24 without · high confidence
Sunroof / glass roof
+US$3,535+23%16 with · 36 without · high 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 944 median has climbed to US$16,750, reflecting a substantial 25% appreciation over the past twelve months. This marks a clear upward trajectory that distinguishes the 944 from softer segments of the market, though the HOLD signal suggests the recent momentum may be moderating.
Transaction activity remains modest but consistent, with fifteen sales recorded in the trailing year and forty-one total sales in our tracking history. This moderate liquidity means buyers and sellers should expect measured pricing power rather than rapid turnover, particularly outside major auction events or online platforms with deep collector bases.
The 944 occupies the stable modern classic tier, a classification that reflects its growing recognition among enthusiasts who value 1980s-era Porsche engineering and design without the stratospheric pricing of earlier 911 generations. Moderate desirability and a collectibility score of five underscore that appeal is broad but not yet universal, leaving room for selective examples to outperform the cohort.
Cars in this segment typically show around 59,000 miles at transaction, suggesting owners are exercising reasonable stewardship. This mileage profile—neither low-mileage garage queen nor high-mileage driver—aligns with the market's perception of the 944 as a usable classic rather than a trailer queen.
The base projections hold flat at US$16,750 through both the three and five-year horizons, indicating analysts view the recent twenty-five percent move as largely price-corrective rather than the start of a sustained rally. Demand from younger collectors and the 944's reputation for relative affordability and mechanical accessibility may stabilize values, but significant further appreciation appears unlikely without broader market shifts in 1980s-era Porsche sentiment.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$16,750
- Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked60
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared60 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months41
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$15,380
- Avg Mileage at Sale59,388 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$2,200 – US$50,000
- Total Sales Tracked41
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$7,244
cars-and-bids · 6 Oct 2026
121,400 mi
Guards Red · 5-speed manual
US$4,300
Bring a Trailer · 2 Oct 2026
Guards Red · 5-speed manual
US$8,800
cars-and-bids · 30 Sept 2026
152,300 mi
blue · manual
US$22,000
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
Guards Red · Manual
US$14,700
Bring a Trailer · 25 Sept 2026
Guards Red · 5-speed manual
US$10,500
Bring a Trailer · 24 Sept 2026
Guards Red · 5-speed manual
US$15,600
Bring a Trailer · 17 Sept 2026
67,000 mi
Stone Grey Metallic · 5-Speed Manual
US$3,500
cars-and-bids · 16 Sept 2026
45,500 mi
Guards Red
US$15,250
Bring a Trailer · 16 Sept 2026
Guards Red · 5-speed manual
US$20,000
Bring a Trailer · 15 Sept 2026
5-speed manual
Common questions
What is a Porsche 944 worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$16,750, based on 15 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$2,200 to US$50,000.
Is the Porsche 944 going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United States median moved +25.0%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many Porsche 944s are for sale right now?
No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.