This page tracks sold prices for the Porsche 981 Boxster (base): Boxster (base) cars from the Porsche 981 Boxster sub-generation (model years 2013–2016), with trim read from auction listing titles. In the last 12 months (Nov 24, 2025 to Oct 29, 2026) our sample recorded 28 U.S.-dollar auction sales of model years 2013 to 2016. The median sold price was $36,000, the middle half sold between $30,800 and $39,000, and results ran from $20,500 to $55,500.
That is 24% below the $47,500 median for all Porsche 981 Boxster sales over the same window (77 sales).
By model year (years with at least 3 sales), 2014 cars had the lowest median at $35,500 (14 sales) and 2015 cars the highest at $36,750 (4 sales).
What drives value in this sample: manual cars had a $36,000 median (13 sales) against $33,500 for PDK or automatic cars (8); of the 13 sales with a known mileage, cars at or under 24,000 miles had a $41,250 median against $38,000 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 +22% 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. 32 sold cars (28 in USD), model years 2013–2016, sold Nov 24, 2025 to Oct 29, 2026. Non-USD sales are listed below in their original currency and left out of USD statistics.
Porsche 981 Boxster (base) value by model year
| Model year | Sales | Median | Middle 50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 9 | $36,000 | $30,000–$38,500 |
| 2014 | 14 | $35,500 | $31,200–$38,800 |
| 2015 | 4 | $36,750 | — |
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+. 1 more sale came from model years with fewer than 3 sales each and is left out of this table.
Sold prices over time
Market signal
Recent Porsche 981 Boxster (base) sales
| Listing | Sold price | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster | $47,500 | Oct 29, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster | $35,000 | Oct 28, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 44k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster | $31,000 | Oct 25, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster | $20,500 | Oct 22, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster | $32,000 | Oct 20, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster | $29,981 | Oct 13, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster | $39,000 | Oct 9, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 31k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster | $38,000 | Sep 25, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 48k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed | $42,231 | Sep 20, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 24k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster | $38,300 | Sep 17, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed | $39,000 | Sep 9, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2015 Porsche Boxster (981) | £26,000 GBP | Aug 23, 2026 | pistonheads |
| 2015 Porsche Boxster (981) | £27,000 GBP | Jul 27, 2026 | Car & Classic |
| 11k-MIle 2016 Porsche Boxster Black Edition | $48,000 | Jul 23, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster | $36,000 | Jul 13, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster | $40,000 | Jul 2, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 23k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster | $35,500 | Jun 19, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 28k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster | $38,000 | Jun 12, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster | $37,981 | Jun 11, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 7k-Mile 2015 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed | $55,500 | May 29, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster | $30,000 | May 11, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 15k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster | $41,250 | May 4, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 40k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed | $36,000 | Apr 29, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster | $35,000 | Apr 27, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster | $28,250 | Apr 23, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 16k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster 6-Speed | $38,500 | Apr 22, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster | $27,500 | Apr 16, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster 981 2.7L Manual | €38,000 EUR | Apr 13, 2026 | Car & Classic |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster | £36,000 GBP | Mar 6, 2026 | Car & Classic |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster | $20,800 | Feb 19, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster | $36,000 | Jan 7, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2015 Porsche Boxster | $25,750 | Nov 24, 2025 | Cars & Bids |
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Buyer tips
986 and early 987 Boxsters share IMS bearing and bore-scoring concerns with the 996/997.1, so ask about an IMS upgrade. Check convertible-top operation, rear window, and coolant tank condition. Boxster S and later 981 cars carry clear premiums over base 986s.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Porsche 981 Boxster (base) worth in 2026?
In our last 12 months of 28 U.S.-dollar auction sales, the median sold price for a Porsche 981 Boxster (base) was $36,000, with the middle half between $30,800 and $39,000 and sales from $20,500 to $55,500. Condition, mileage and options move any one car; this is a market snapshot, not an appraisal.
How does the Porsche 981 Boxster (base) compare with the Porsche 981 Boxster overall?
The Porsche 981 Boxster (base) median of $36,000 compares with $47,500 for every Porsche 981 Boxster sale in our sample window.
Is a manual Porsche 981 Boxster (base) worth more?
In this sample, manual cars sold for a $36,000 median (13 sales) and PDK or automatic cars for $33,500 (8 sales). Trim, model year and mileage differ between the two groups, so this isn't a like-for-like price difference.
Are Porsche 981 Boxster (base) prices going up?
Adjusted for trim and model year, the 12-month trend is rising, about +22% 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 981 Boxster (base) 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.