Porsche Boxster (987)
2004–2012
Lowest price
US$9,200
Since 2020
Median price
US$26,000
Since 2020 · n=69
Highest price
US$79,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
69
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 69 lots

Based on 69 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$7,420-29%34 with · 32 without · high confidence
Manual gearbox
+US$3,683+14%54 with · 8 without · high confidence
Sport Chrono
+US$3,642+14%7 with · 88 without · med 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 is trading at a median of $25,000 in the US market, with a modest 3.6% year-over-year gain suggesting modest appreciation momentum from a low base. The signal remains neutral—valued as a stable modern classic rather than an emerging growth story.
Recent transaction data from 37 sales over the past twelve months confirms consistent demand without sharp directional swings. Good liquidity backed by nearly 70 total tracked sales indicates reliable market depth for both buyers and sellers, though the single active listing suggests near-term supply tightness at the median price point.
The 987 generation carries genuine collectibility credentials, rated as collectible with high desirability among enthusiasts. Typical examples transact with average mileage around 50,456 miles, placing them in the moderate-use range for a model now fifteen to twenty years old. These roadsters remain reliable performers with accessible maintenance, which supports their standing as entry-level modern classics.
The three- and five-year outlook projects flat pricing at the $25,000 baseline, reflecting a market in equilibrium. No significant appreciation is anticipated over the medium term, though downside risk appears limited given stable demand and the model's established collector following. The 987's position as an affordable, accessible Porsche—paired with its solid engineering and open-air appeal—supports this floor rather than presaging further decline.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$25,000
- Annual appr. rate+3.6%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked97
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared97 (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 Months69
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings1
- Avg Sale PriceUS$28,633
- Avg Mileage at Sale50,456 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$9,200 – US$79,000
- Total Sales Tracked69
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$47,250
Bring a Trailer · 18 Aug 2026
22,000 mi
Orange · 6-speed manual
US$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$36,550
Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026
20,000 mi
GT Silver Metallic
US$35,500
Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026
black · 6-speed manual
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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
