Porsche Boxster (987)
2004–2012
Lowest price
US$9,200
Since 2020
Median price
US$25,875
Since 2020 · n=68
Highest price
US$79,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
68
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 68 lots

Based on 68 verified auction results
US$25,000
Market value · recent verified sales
+3.6%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Prices have been flat (+3.6%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$25,000
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$25,000
+0%
Market scores
69
Desirability
Good
75
Liquidity
Good
60
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 2007
−US$6,997-27%34 with · 31 without · high confidence
Sport Chrono
+US$3,938+15%7 with · 87 without · med confidence
Manual gearbox
+US$3,573+14%53 with · 8 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 sits at a median of $25,000 in the US market, with a modest 3.6% gain over the past twelve months signaling stable ground after a long consolidation period. Recent transaction activity shows consistent momentum tracking the broader upward trend, though the pace remains measured rather than aggressive.
This generation commands genuine collectibility credentials as a stable modern classic, supported by strong desirability and good liquidity in the secondary market. The 37 sales recorded over the past year, drawn from a total tracked sample of 68 transactions, provide sufficient visibility into pricing patterns without suggesting undersupply constraints.
Typical examples transacting today carry around 51,000 miles, reflecting the model's age and realistic ownership patterns for a driver-focused roadster rather than a garage queen. Condition and service history remain primary differentiators at this price tier, with well-maintained examples commanding premiums over neglected counterparts.
The three- and five-year outlook holds the median flat at $25,000, suggesting the market has found an equilibrium price that balances collector interest against depreciation headwinds inherent to the middle-aged sports car category. This stability reflects limited catalysts for material appreciation, though the model's mid-range positioning and accessible entry point should sustain present valuations without significant downside risk.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$25,000
- Annual appr. rate+3.6%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked96
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared96 (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 Listings1
- Sales Last 12 Months68
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings1
- Avg Sale PriceUS$28,359
- Avg Mileage at Sale51,014 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$9,200 – US$79,000
- Total Sales Tracked68
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$22,317
Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026
45,000 mi
GT Silver Metallic · Automatic
US$14,800
cars-and-bids · 14 Aug 2026
75,100 mi
Speed Yellow · manual
US$35,500
Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026
black · 6-speed manual
US$36,550
Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026
20,000 mi
GT Silver Metallic
US$19,000
cars-and-bids · 12 Aug 2026
80,800 mi
manual
US$16,800
cars-and-bids · 12 Aug 2026
96,700 mi
manual
US$37,250
Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026
Carrara White · manual
US$13,210
cars-and-bids · 10 Aug 2026
104,600 mi
Speed Yellow · manual
US$48,500
Bring a Trailer · 10 Aug 2026
19,000 mi
black · 6-speed manual
US$23,500
Bring a Trailer · 9 Aug 2026
20,000 mi
Arctic Silver Metallic · 5-speed manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
