Porsche 944
1982–1991
Lowest price
US$2,200
Since 2020
Median price
US$16,631
Since 2020 · n=28
Highest price
US$50,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
28
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 28 lots

Based on 28 verified auction results
US$16,750
Market value · recent verified sales
+25.0%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 25.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$16,750
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$16,750
+0%
Market scores
51
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1987
−US$4,707-28%22 with · 16 without · high confidence
Sunroof / glass roof
+US$3,903+23%11 with · 28 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 944 has climbed to a median price of $16,750 in the US market, up a sharp 25 percent over the past year. This upward momentum signals genuine collector interest, though the modest sample of 15 tracked sales over that period warrants caution when extrapolating broad market moves.
Recent transactions show the model in an appreciating phase, consistent with its classification as a stable modern classic. The strong year-over-year gain suggests that buyer demand is outpacing supply in the current cycle, at least among the subset of cars that have changed hands.
The 944 sits at a collectibility score of 5, placing it firmly in collectible territory despite moderate desirability. As a model with established enthusiast recognition and stable appeal, it occupies a middle tier—neither a blue-chip investment grade nor a speculative play, but a car with genuine staying power in the market.
Average mileage on transacted examples runs to approximately 46,000 miles, indicating that most sales involve well-preserved specimens rather than high-mile drivers. This suggests buyers are still willing to pay premiums for condition and lower use, a positive signal for the model's collectibility profile.
Liquidity is moderate, with 28 total sales tracked across the broader dataset. The current absence of active listings signals a tight short-term supply, which may be sustaining the recent price appreciation, though the moderate liquidity band means neither quick turnover nor prolonged market gaps should surprise.
The base projection holds price flat at $16,750 over both the three- and five-year horizon, reflecting confidence that current levels represent fair value for the type. The model's established collector following and mechanical durability provide stability, though further significant gains would depend on broader vintage-market tailwinds or a material shift in 944-specific demand.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$16,750
- Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked40
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared40 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months28
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$16,786
- Avg Mileage at Sale45,909 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$2,200 – US$50,000
- Total Sales Tracked28
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$50,000
Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026
36,000 km
Guards Red · 5-speed manual
US$3,150
cars-and-bids · 12 Aug 2026
2,100 mi
Manual
US$34,000
Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026
Maritime Blue · 5-speed manual
US$36,500
Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026
US$16,512
Bring a Trailer · 9 Aug 2026
25,000 mi
Slate Gray Metallic · 5-speed manual
US$13,250
Bring a Trailer · 8 Aug 2026
Sable Brown Metallic · 5-speed manual
US$15,800
Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026
Guards Red · manual
US$7,600
Bring a Trailer · 2 Aug 2026
Velvet Red Metallic · manual
US$20,000
Bring a Trailer · 1 Aug 2026
47,000 mi
5-speed manual
US$2,200
Bring a Trailer · 30 Jul 2026
blue · 5-speed manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.