This page tracks sold prices for the Porsche 981 Boxster S: Boxster S 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 10, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026) our sample recorded 26 U.S.-dollar auction sales of model years 2013 to 2016. The median sold price was $49,266, the middle half sold between $45,100 and $53,500, and results ran from $36,000 to $70,500.
That is 4% above 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), 2013 cars had the lowest median at $48,781 (13 sales) and 2014 cars the highest at $51,000 (11 sales).
What drives value in this sample: manual cars had a $53,250 median (10 sales) against $46,650 for PDK or automatic cars (6); of the 15 sales with a known mileage, cars at or under 34,000 miles had a $50,375 median against $48,781 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 +21% 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. 27 sold cars (26 in USD), model years 2013–2016, sold Nov 10, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. Non-USD sales are listed below in their original currency and left out of USD statistics.
Porsche 981 Boxster S value by model year
| Model year | Sales | Median | Middle 50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 13 | $48,781 | $45,800–$53,500 |
| 2014 | 11 | $51,000 | $44,200–$54,000 |
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+. 2 more sales came from model years with fewer than 3 sales each and are left out of this table.
Sold prices over time
Market signal
Recent Porsche 981 Boxster S sales
| Listing | Sold price | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S | $70,500 | Oct 23, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 9k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S | $54,500 | Oct 21, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 42k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S | $53,500 | Oct 20, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 23k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $53,500 | Oct 17, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster S | $63,000 | Oct 16, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 28k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S | $51,000 | Oct 5, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 39k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S | $49,981 | Oct 3, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster S | $45,800 | Aug 19, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster S | $63,500 | Aug 19, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster S | $36,000 | Aug 7, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 37k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $66,000 | Jul 28, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2016 Porsche Boxster S | $42,250 | Jul 21, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster S | $45,000 | Jul 6, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 24k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S | $46,500 | Jun 16, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 42k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S | $39,000 | Apr 24, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster S | $52,500 | Mar 26, 2026 | Cars & Bids |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster S | $39,519 | Mar 22, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2014 Porsche (981) Boxster S | £22,755 GBP | Feb 11, 2026 | Collecting Cars |
| 30k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $48,750 | Jan 29, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2016 Porsche Boxster S | $47,500 | Dec 23, 2025 | Cars & Bids |
| 34k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S | $43,500 | Dec 19, 2025 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster S | $56,000 | Dec 9, 2025 | Cars & Bids |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster S | $40,750 | Dec 5, 2025 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster S | $53,000 | Dec 4, 2025 | Cars & Bids |
| 36k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S 6-Speed | $48,781 | Nov 25, 2025 | Bring a Trailer |
| 23k-Mile 2014 Porsche Boxster S | $49,750 | Nov 19, 2025 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster S | $45,250 | Nov 10, 2025 | Cars & Bids |
| 2014 Porsche Boxster S | $40,750 | Oct 10, 2025 | Cars & Bids |
| 42k-Mile 2013 Porsche Boxster S | $43,750 | Sep 29, 2025 | Bring a Trailer |
| 2013 Porsche Boxster S | $41,000 | Nov 29, 2024 | 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 S worth in 2026?
In our last 12 months of 26 U.S.-dollar auction sales, the median sold price for a Porsche 981 Boxster S was $49,266, with the middle half between $45,100 and $53,500 and sales from $36,000 to $70,500. Condition, mileage and options move any one car; this is a market snapshot, not an appraisal.
How does the Porsche 981 Boxster S compare with the Porsche 981 Boxster overall?
The Porsche 981 Boxster S median of $49,266 compares with $47,500 for every Porsche 981 Boxster sale in our sample window.
Is a manual Porsche 981 Boxster S worth more?
In this sample, manual cars sold for a $53,250 median (10 sales) and PDK or automatic cars for $46,650 (6 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 S prices going up?
Adjusted for trim and model year, the 12-month trend is rising, about +21% 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 S 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.