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Porsche Boxster Spyder (981)

2015–2016

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  • 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

Porsche Boxster Spyder

Based on 10 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outmedium confidence

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%)
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$940
  • MaintenanceUS$3,220
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$7,380
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 10
  • US$125,981

    cars-and-bids · 24 Sept 2026

  • US$71,287

    Bring a Trailer · 24 Sept 2026

  • US$90,500

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026

  • US$106,500

    Bring a Trailer · 29 Jul 2026

  • US$98,505

    Bring a Trailer · 30 Jun 2026

  • US$121,981

    Bring a Trailer · 21 May 2026

  • US$116,000

    cars-and-bids · 19 May 2026

  • US$117,000

    Bring a Trailer · 27 Apr 2026

  • US$127,000

    Bring a Trailer · 22 Apr 2026

  • US$92,500

    cars-and-bids · 17 Mar 2026

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.