This page tracks sold prices for the Porsche 997.2 Carrera 4S: Carrera 4S cars from the Porsche 997.2 sub-generation (model years 2009–2012), with trim read from auction listing titles. In the last 12 months (Jan 4, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026) our sample recorded 27 U.S.-dollar auction sales of model years 2009 to 2012. The median sold price was $75,997, the middle half sold between $60,000 and $90,000, and results ran from $32,500 to $132,000.
That is 16% below the $89,996 median for all Porsche 997.2 sales over the same window (156 sales).
By model year (years with at least 3 sales), 2009 cars had the lowest median at $60,000 (9 sales) and 2012 cars the highest at $89,000 (5 sales).
What drives value in this sample: manual cars had a $89,000 median (11 sales) against $87,500 for PDK or automatic cars (5); of the 18 sales with a known mileage, cars at or under 34,000 miles had a $89,991 median against $75,997 for higher-mileage cars. Trim and model year explain part of each gap, and condition, history and options matter most for any one car.
Trend: adjusted for trim and model year, prices over the last 12 months were rising, about +27% a year.
Price snapshot
*Fair price range = middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of USD sold prices in this sample. Condition, mileage and options move any one car outside it.
Snapshot window: last 12 months. 34 sold cars (27 in USD), model years 2009–2012, sold Jan 4, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026. Non-USD sales are listed below in their original currency and left out of USD statistics.
Porsche 997.2 Carrera 4S value by model year
| Model year | Sales | Median | Middle 50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 9 | $60,000 | $52,000–$85,500 |
| 2010 | 9 | $77,000 | $66,100–$108,500 |
| 2011 | 4 | $66,764 | — |
| 2012 | 5 | $89,000 | $76,500–$90,000 |
U.S.-dollar sales in the snapshot window. A median is shown for model years with at least 3 sales and a middle-50% range at 5+.
Sold prices over time
Market signal
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Buyer tips
997.1 (2005–2008) Carrera engines can suffer bore scoring and IMS issues; the 997.2 (2009–2012) DFI engines removed the IMS. Manual gearboxes, GTS and Turbo S models command premiums. Ask for a borescope report and a DME over-rev report on manual cars.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Porsche 997.2 Carrera 4S worth in 2026?
In our last 12 months of 27 U.S.-dollar auction sales, the median sold price for a Porsche 997.2 Carrera 4S was $75,997, with the middle half between $60,000 and $90,000 and sales from $32,500 to $132,000. Condition, mileage and options move any one car; this is a market snapshot, not an appraisal.
How does the Porsche 997.2 Carrera 4S compare with the Porsche 997.2 overall?
The Porsche 997.2 Carrera 4S median of $75,997 compares with $89,996 for every Porsche 997.2 sale in our sample window.
Is a manual Porsche 997.2 Carrera 4S worth more?
In this sample, manual cars sold for a $89,000 median (11 sales) and PDK or automatic cars for $87,500 (5 sales). Trim, model year and mileage differ between the two groups, so this isn't a like-for-like price difference.
Are Porsche 997.2 Carrera 4S prices going up?
Adjusted for trim and model year, the 12-month trend is rising, about +27% a year. There aren't enough recent sales for a separate Buy/Hold/Sell signal. Treat this as a rough guide, not a forecast.
Where do these Porsche 997.2 Carrera 4S prices come from?
From completed public auctions such as Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids and PCARMARKET. Sold-price data from Old Cars Data auction records. Only sold results are included, and the page refreshes weekly.