Key findings
- 26 Porsche trims had at least three in four sold prices at or under $75,000 in the last 12 months, each with at least 20 U.S.-dollar auction sales.
- The most-traded pick is the Porsche 986 Boxster (base): 157 sales at a $12,320 median.
- 6 of these are new compared with the under $50,000 list.
- Prices easing (12-month trend of −5% a year or more): Cayenne Diesel (-22%), Cayenne S (-12%), Cayenne (base) (-32%), Macan S (-10%), 996.1 Carrera 4 (-8%), Cayenne E-Hybrid (-39%).
- Prices rising (+5% a year or more): 996.1 Carrera (+12%), 986 Boxster S (+7%), 996.2 Carrera (+20%), 987 Boxster (base) (+37%), 987 Boxster S (+49%), 996 Carrera 4S (+15%).
Best Porsches under $75,000, ranked
| # | Trim | Median | Middle 50% | Sales | 12-mo trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porsche 986 Boxster (base) 1997–2004 | $12,320 | $10,100–$15,200 | 157 | +1%/yr |
| 2 | Porsche Cayenne Diesel 2003–present | $22,500 | $16,500–$28,200 | 150 | -22%/yr |
| 3 | Porsche 996.1 Carrera 1999–2001 | $29,600 | $23,000–$35,700 | 143 | +12%/yr |
| 4 | Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2003–present | $20,276 | $13,800–$38,000 | 126 | +3%/yr |
| 5 | Porsche Cayenne S 2003–present | $15,250 | $11,500–$22,200 | 124 | -12%/yr |
| 6 | Porsche Cayenne GTS 2003–present | $24,500 | $19,200–$36,000 | 113 | -4%/yr |
| 7 | Porsche 986 Boxster S 1997–2004 | $15,743 | $13,100–$21,100 | 108 | +7%/yr |
| 8 | Porsche 997.1 Carrera S new 2005–2008 | $50,997 | $43,000–$63,500 | 99 | -3%/yr |
| 9 | Porsche Cayenne (base) 2003–present | $19,250 | $12,000–$27,100 | 95 | -32%/yr |
| 10 | Porsche 996.2 Carrera 2002–2005 | $29,250 | $23,500–$37,000 | 75 | +20%/yr |
| 11 | Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 2003–present | $27,694 | $22,400–$44,800 | 62 | -4%/yr |
| 12 | Porsche 987 Boxster (base) 2005–2012 | $22,000 | $15,800–$26,900 | 59 | +37%/yr |
| 13 | Porsche 987 Boxster S 2005–2012 | $30,550 | $23,800–$36,500 | 51 | +49%/yr |
| 14 | Porsche 996 Carrera 4S new 1999–2005 | $40,250 | $31,600–$51,300 | 43 | +15%/yr |
| 15 | Porsche Macan S 2015–present | $20,500 | $16,400–$29,200 | 41 | -10%/yr |
| 16 | Porsche 997.1 Carrera 2005–2008 | $42,000 | $37,200–$48,800 | 41 | +2%/yr |
| 17 | Porsche 996.1 Carrera 4 1999–2001 | $28,750 | $22,000–$31,200 | 39 | -8%/yr |
| 18 | Porsche 991.1 Carrera new 2012–2016 | $66,387 | $58,100–$74,700 | 36 | -2%/yr |
| 19 | Porsche 987 Cayman S 2006–2012 | $30,375 | $25,600–$34,200 | 34 | — |
| 20 | Porsche 997.1 Carrera 4S new 2005–2008 | $58,500 | $46,200–$71,600 | 32 | +9%/yr |
| 21 | Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 2003–present | $18,750 | $15,000–$26,400 | 30 | -39%/yr |
| 22 | Porsche Panamera Turbo new 2010–present | $40,000 | $21,000–$60,000 | 29 | -16%/yr |
| 23 | Porsche 981 Boxster (base) 2013–2016 | $36,000 | $30,800–$39,000 | 28 | +22%/yr |
| 24 | Porsche 981 Boxster S new 2013–2016 | $49,266 | $45,100–$53,500 | 26 | +21%/yr |
| 25 | Porsche Cayman (base) 2006–2016 | $31,750 | $20,100–$38,900 | 26 | — |
| 26 | Porsche 928 S4 1978–1995 | $28,339 | $20,200–$32,600 | 20 | +185%/yr |
Ranked by U.S.-dollar sales in the last 12 months (more sales means more cars to choose from and a firmer price), then by 12-month trend (falling first). A trim qualifies when its 75th-percentile sold price is at or under $75,000, so at least three in four recent sales fit the budget. Where a trim has sub-generation pages (for example 997.1 and 997.2), those are listed instead. "New" means not on the next-lower budget list.
Whole generations under budget
| Generation | Median | Middle 50% | Sales | 12-mo trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche 986 Boxster 1997–2004 | $13,750 | $11,000–$16,800 | 269 | +6%/yr |
| Porsche 944 1983–1991 | $17,445 | $11,000–$21,000 | 81 | -15%/yr |
| Porsche Boxster 1997–2016 | $17,500 | $12,900–$31,100 | 472 | +10%/yr |
| Porsche Cayenne 2003–present | $21,000 | $14,000–$31,500 | 713 | -16%/yr |
| Porsche Macan 2015–present | $24,750 | $17,100–$34,000 | 87 | +2%/yr |
| Porsche 914 1970–1976 | $25,000 | $17,300–$45,900 | 90 | +11%/yr |
| Porsche 928 1978–1995 | $25,500 | $14,900–$37,800 | 79 | -16%/yr |
| Porsche 987 Boxster 2005–2012 | $26,500 | $19,800–$36,700 | 126 | +33%/yr |
| Porsche 996.1 1999–2001 | $28,888 | $22,500–$35,200 | 190 | +8%/yr |
| Porsche 987 Cayman 2006–2012 | $30,250 | $23,200–$35,600 | 62 | -14%/yr |
| Porsche Panamera 2010–present | $32,500 | $21,000–$56,000 | 85 | +20%/yr |
| Porsche 996.2 2002–2005 | $32,750 | $26,000–$43,600 | 172 | +19%/yr |
| Porsche Cayman 2006–2016 | $34,375 | $27,300–$59,000 | 92 | +5%/yr |
| Porsche 996 1999–2005 | $36,000 | $26,900–$60,800 | 503 | +16%/yr |
| Porsche 981 Boxster 2013–2016 | $47,500 | $38,000–$70,500 | 77 | +13%/yr |
Model lines and sub-generations whose middle-half range is at or under budget, cheapest first.
Stretch picks: about half sell under $75,000
Median at or under budget, but the upper quartile above it: expect to search longer or compromise on mileage or condition.
- Porsche 997.2 Carrera: median $60,497, middle half $50,200–$84,500 (27 sales)
- Porsche 911 SC: median $62,000, middle half $51,000–$77,500 (97 sales)
- Porsche 997 Carrera 4S: median $66,500, middle half $49,800–$79,000 (59 sales)
- Porsche 911S: median $69,250, middle half $51,300–$152,400 (36 sales)
- Porsche 997.2 Carrera S: median $71,000, middle half $56,500–$90,000 (21 sales)
- Porsche 991 Carrera: median $72,169, middle half $63,000–$78,500 (51 sales)
Caveats
- These are hammer prices at public auctions, not dealer or private-sale prices. Auction cars are often well presented, so some sell above the wider market.
- The purchase price is only part of the cost: older and higher-mileage cars can need expensive maintenance. Each page lists known inspection items, and a pre-purchase inspection by a Porsche specialist is worth paying for.
- The ranking uses sample size and trend, not driving quality. The list changes weekly as new sales come in.
Other budgets and guides
- Best Porsche under $30,000
- Best Porsche under $50,000
- Best Porsche under $100,000
- Cheapest Porsches to buy right now
- Porsche comparisons
Method
Every figure on this page is computed from our sample of completed, sold public auctions after removing parts, replicas, restomods and other non-car lots. Medians use U.S.-dollar sales only; we don't convert currencies. The window is the last 12 months unless a row says otherwise. A pick needs 20+ sales in 12 months and a 75th percentile at or under the budget. Trend = mix-adjusted 12-month trend (online auctions). It is a sample, not every sale, and not an appraisal. Sold-price data from Old Cars Data auction records. Full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Porsche under $75,000?
By sales volume, the 986 Boxster (base) leads our list: 157 U.S.-dollar auction sales in the last 12 months at a $12,320 median. In total 26 trims had at least three in four sales at or under $75,000. 'Best' here means plentiful and fairly priced, not a driving verdict.
Can you buy a Porsche 911 for under $75,000?
Yes. 8 911 trims qualify, including the 996.1 Carrera, 997.1 Carrera S, 996.2 Carrera; the most-traded is the 996.1 Carrera at a $29,600 median.
Published Nov 2, 2026. Figures as of Nov 2, 2026, rebuilt weekly from the latest sample.