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Porsche Boxster (987)

2004–2012

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  • Lowest price

    US$9,200

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$27,375

    Since 2020 · n=102

  • Highest price

    US$79,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    102

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 102 lots

Porsche Boxster

Based on 102 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outhigh confidence

US$25,000

Market value · recent verified sales

-7.7%

12-month change

Strong Buy

Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.

Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -7.7%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$25,000

+0%

5-Year Forecast

US$25,000

+0%

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Market scores

69

Desirability

Good

75

Liquidity

Moderate

40

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Sport Chrono

    +US$9,512+35%

    13 with · 117 without · high confidence

  • Built ≤ 2008

    −US$6,960-25%

    59 with · 30 without · high confidence

  • Manual gearbox

    −US$3,306-12%

    80 with · 14 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 Boxster 987 has settled at a median US$25,000 in the US market, down 7.7% over the past year, with a high-confidence "bottomed out" signal suggesting the decline has run its course. This pullback from prior highs has created a favorable entry point for buyers seeking exposure to the model at reduced valuations.

Transaction volume remains robust at 37 sales tracked over twelve months, part of a 102-car sample set, indicating good liquidity for both buyers and sellers. The presence of nine active listings reinforces steady market participation without signs of distress or inventory glut.

Cars transacting in this market average just over 50,000 miles, positioning them squarely in early-to-mid-life territory with meaningful service life remaining. This mileage profile supports the model's appeal as a usable modern classic rather than a museum piece.

The 987 generation occupies the stable modern classic tier with a collectibility score of 5, driven by high desirability and the model's established position in the Porsche lineage as an accessible alternative to its 911 stablemate. Strong brand heritage and the generation's proven reliability underpin collector interest.

Base projections suggest price stabilization over both three and five-year horizons, with median values holding near current levels. The combination of bottoming-out conditions, good liquidity, and stable long-term pricing characteristics supports a measured accumulation window for buyers not requiring immediate appreciation.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$25,000
  • Annual appr. rate-7.7%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked166
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared166 (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
  • DepreciationUS$1,470
  • Total annual costUS$6,500

For sale now · 6 live

All live deals

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings9
  • Sales Last 12 Months102
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings9
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$29,263
  • Avg Mileage at Sale50,249 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$9,200 – US$79,000
  • Total Sales Tracked102

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • US$25,000

    Bring a Trailer · 10 Oct 2026

  • US$32,000

    Bring a Trailer · 9 Oct 2026

  • US$39,000

    cars-and-bids · 9 Oct 2026

  • US$13,350

    cars-and-bids · 9 Oct 2026

  • US$18,350

    Bring a Trailer · 8 Oct 2026

  • US$36,987

    cars-and-bids · 7 Oct 2026

  • US$20,500

    Bring a Trailer · 7 Oct 2026

  • US$49,981

    Bring a Trailer · 3 Oct 2026

  • US$12,400

    cars-and-bids · 2 Oct 2026

  • US$44,444

    Bring a Trailer · 1 Oct 2026

Common questions

What is a Porsche Boxster (987) worth in 2026?

The current United States market median is US$25,000, based on 37 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$9,200 to US$79,000.

Is the Porsche Boxster (987) going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United States median moved -7.7%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Porsche Boxster (987)s are for sale right now?

We track 6 live auction listings for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.