Porsche 944 Turbo
1985–1991
Lowest price
US$1,950
Since 2020
Median price
US$21,944
Since 2020 · n=20
Highest price
US$49,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
20
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 20 lots

Based on 20 verified auction results
US$29,097
Market value · recent verified sales
+0.0%
12-month change
Fair Entry
Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.
Prices have been flat (+0.0%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$29,097
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$29,097
+0%
Market scores
45
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Sunroof / glass roof
+US$9,339+43%3 with · 35 without · low confidence
Built ≤ 1986
+US$5,603+26%20 with · 18 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. 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 Turbo market remains anchored at a median of $29,097, with valuations flat over the past twelve months despite a modest sample of ten tracked transactions. This stability signals neither momentum nor deterioration, and buyers entering at current levels are unlikely to see meaningful appreciation or depreciation over a 3- to 5-year horizon based on available data.
The 944 Turbo qualifies as a stable modern classic with collectible status, supported by a production run of just over 25,000 units. Its moderate desirability reflects a car that occupies a middle ground in Porsche enthusiasm—respected for performance and engineering but less iconic than air-cooled predecessors or water-cooled successors.
Transaction flow remains modest, with twenty sales tracked across all time periods and ten within the past year. This moderate liquidity suggests buyers should allow time to find the right car and sellers should not expect rapid sales, particularly outside major metropolitan markets.
The average mileage of 68,650 miles on transacted examples is reasonable for a model now in its late thirties, indicating that surviving 944 Turbos are typically driven cars rather than investments held in storage. Condition and service history likely matter more than mileage alone in pricing negotiations.
Projections for both three and five years hold the median flat at current levels, reflecting the market's assessment that the model lacks either tailwinds of appreciation or headwinds of decline. Mechanical reliability, maintenance costs, and availability of parts will ultimately determine whether individual examples hold value; the broader market shows no compelling argument for price movement in either direction.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$29,097
- Annual appr. rate+0.0%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked39
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared39 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months20
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$24,179
- Avg Mileage at Sale68,650 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$1,950 – US$49,000
- Total Sales Tracked20
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$15,500
cars-and-bids · 14 Aug 2026
125,500 mi
Guards Red · manual
US$30,250
Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026
Guards Red · 5-speed manual
US$49,000
Bring a Trailer · 3 Aug 2026
black · manual
US$20,000
Bring a Trailer · 30 Jul 2026
US$10,300
Bring a Trailer · 29 Jul 2026
Zermatt Silver Metallic · manual
US$1,950
Bring a Trailer · 28 Jul 2026
US$9,300
Bring a Trailer · 23 Jul 2026
US$23,888
Bring a Trailer · 20 Jul 2026
US$30,000
Bring a Trailer · 14 Jul 2026
32,000 mi
Maraschino Red Metallic · 5-speed manual
US$19,500
Bring a Trailer · 10 Jul 2026
Maraschino Red Metallic · manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
