Porsche Boxster Spyder (981)
2015–2016
Lowest price
US$71,287
Since 2020
Median price
US$111,250
Since 2020 · n=10
Highest price
US$127,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
10
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 10 lots

Based on 10 verified auction results
US$116,500
Market value · recent verified sales
-3.9%
12-month change
Buy
Conditions favour buyers. Negotiate on spec and condition.
Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -3.9%). Often a buy window before recovery.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$127,603
+10%
5-Year Forecast
US$131,398
+13%
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Market scores
50
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
40
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Porsche Boxster Spyder 981 is trading at a median of US$116,500 in the current market, down 3.9 percent over the past twelve months but carrying a "Buy" signal as the model appears to have bottomed out. With only six transactions tracked in the last year against a total sample of ten, the dataset remains limited but suggestive of stabilizing conditions after a period of depreciation.
The 981-generation Spyder occupies a meaningful position within Porsche's roadster hierarchy as a collectible offering with moderate desirability and a score of 6 on the collectibility scale. Its appeal centers on the manual transmission and naturally aspirated flat-six engine configuration—attributes that are increasingly scarce in the modern lineup—though production figures are not publicly granular enough to establish rarity as a primary driver of value.
Cars tracked in the market are averaging just 16,556 miles, reflecting the low-utilization profile typical of enthusiast-owned Porsches in this segment. This exceptionally low mileage base suggests that most examples have been garage-kept or lightly driven by second and third owners, supporting the condition premium that these cars command relative to higher-mileage counterparts.
Liquidity remains thin with no active listings at the moment and only six sales in twelve months, meaning buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods and negotiating flexibility. The sparse transaction count also means that any single sale can temporarily skew price perception, warranting caution in reading too much into short-term fluctuations.
The base projection points to US$127,603 within three years—a 9.5 percent appreciation—and US$131,398 within five years, assuming stable market fundamentals. This modest upside reflects the model's position as a desirable but not scarce variant; momentum depends largely on broader market sentiment toward manual sports cars and 981-platform collector appeal remaining steady over the forecast window.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$116,500
- Annual appr. rate-3.9%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked16
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared16 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$940
- MaintenanceUS$3,220
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$7,380
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months10
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$106,725
- Avg Mileage at Sale16,556 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$71,287 – US$127,000
- Total Sales Tracked10
Recent sales
Showing latest 10US$125,981
cars-and-bids · 24 Sept 2026
14,000 mi
Sapphire Blue Metallic · 6-Speed Manual
US$71,287
Bring a Trailer · 24 Sept 2026
19,000 mi
PDK
US$90,500
Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026
25,000 mi
Black · 6-speed manual
US$106,500
Bring a Trailer · 29 Jul 2026
25,000 mi
White · 6-Speed
US$98,505
Bring a Trailer · 30 Jun 2026
Guards Red · manual
US$121,981
Bring a Trailer · 21 May 2026
7,000 mi
GT Silver Metallic · 6-speed manual
US$116,000
cars-and-bids · 19 May 2026
20,000 mi
Manual
US$117,000
Bring a Trailer · 27 Apr 2026
16,000 mi
Arctic Silver Metallic
US$127,000
Bring a Trailer · 22 Apr 2026
6,000 mi
Gentian Blue Metallic · 6-speed manual
US$92,500
cars-and-bids · 17 Mar 2026
17,000 mi
6-speed manual
Common questions
What is a Porsche Boxster Spyder (981) worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$116,500, based on 6 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$71,287 to US$127,000.
Is the Porsche Boxster Spyder (981) going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United States median moved -3.9%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many Porsche Boxster Spyder (981)s 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.