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Porsche 944

1982–1991

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  • 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

Porsche 944

Based on 41 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

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%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,030
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 20
  • US$7,244

    cars-and-bids · 6 Oct 2026

  • US$4,300

    Bring a Trailer · 2 Oct 2026

  • US$8,800

    cars-and-bids · 30 Sept 2026

  • US$22,000

    mecum · 26 Sept 2026

  • US$14,700

    Bring a Trailer · 25 Sept 2026

  • US$10,500

    Bring a Trailer · 24 Sept 2026

  • US$15,600

    Bring a Trailer · 17 Sept 2026

  • US$3,500

    cars-and-bids · 16 Sept 2026

  • US$15,250

    Bring a Trailer · 16 Sept 2026

  • US$20,000

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Sept 2026

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.