Model years 2005–2012. Real sold auction prices for the Porsche 987 Boxster: median, value by trim and model year, market trend and every recent sale. Updated weekly.
The Porsche 987 Boxster covers model years 2005–2012 of the Porsche Boxster (986 / 987 / 981). The second-generation Boxster (model years 2005–2012), facelifted for 2009 as the 987.2. In the last 12 months (Nov 4, 2025 to Oct 29, 2026) our sample recorded 126 U.S.-dollar auction sales of model years 2005 to 2012. The median sold price was $26,500, the middle half sold between $19,800 and $36,700, and results ran from $10,500 to $117,000.
That is 51% above the $17,500 median for all Porsche Boxster sales over the same window (472 sales).
By model year (years with at least 3 sales), 2005 cars had the lowest median at $21,056 (16 sales) and 2011 cars the highest at $42,750 (18 sales).
By trim (read from listing titles, 5+ sales), the Spyder had the highest median at $54,000 (16 sales) and base/other cars the lowest at $22,000 (59 sales).
What drives value in this sample: manual cars had a $26,500 median (102 sales) against $23,000 for Tiptronic or PDK cars (13); of the 68 sales with a known mileage, cars at or under 34,000 miles had a $44,500 median against $30,125 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 +33% a year. The market signal reads Sell (prices rising, a sellers' market). See whether Porsche 987 Boxster prices are going up.
Price snapshot
Fair price range*$19,800–$36,700
Median sold (USD)$26,500
Low$10,500
High$117,000
Sales used126
*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. 146 sold cars (126 in USD), model years 2005–2012, sold Nov 4, 2025 to Oct 29, 2026. Non-USD sales are listed below in their original currency and left out of USD statistics.
Porsche 987 Boxster values by trim
Trims with enough 987 Boxster sales for their own page.
The trim pages above use stricter title rules (they leave out race, modified and custom cars, and need the exact trim name), so their sale counts can be lower than in this table.
Trim is read from the listing title. Only trims with at least 5 USD sales in the snapshot window are shown. The overall median depends heavily on which trims sold recently.
Trim
Sales
Median
Middle 50%
Spyder
16
$54,000
$42,500–$72,800
S
51
$30,550
$23,800–$36,500
Base / other
59
$22,000
$15,800–$26,900
Porsche 987 Boxster value by model year
Model year
Sales
Median
Middle 50%
2005
16
$21,056
$16,600–$24,400
2006
30
$21,736
$16,200–$26,300
2007
14
$22,500
$17,000–$26,600
2008
29
$35,500
$24,800–$47,100
2009
6
$26,000
$20,100–$34,200
2010
8
$32,500
$28,100–$37,200
2011
18
$42,750
$29,800–$55,900
2012
5
$40,250
$30,600–$52,000
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
Each dot is one sold auction (USD sales only). Hover a dot for date and price.
Market signal
BUYbuyers' market
HOLDno clear move
SELLsellers' market
Sell: looks like a sellers' market
Why: prices are up meaningfully and the 12-month trend agrees.
Mix-adjusted median +11% vs the prior 3 months on 42 recent and 30 earlier USD online-auction sales (80% range +2% to +21%). Adjusted for trim and model year so a run of pricier cars doesn't look like a rising market.
Raw median $31,500 in the last 3 months vs $25,250 before (+25%; median model year 2006.5 → 2008).
12-month trend: +33% per year (mix-adjusted, 124 sales).
Red: monthly median USD sold price at online auctions in our sample (months with 3+ sales; bigger dot = more sales). Dashed line: 12-month mix-adjusted trend. Shaded: the two 3-month windows compared.
Based on a sample of public auction results for the Porsche 987 Boxster, not all sales. A rough read of recent price direction, not financial or investment advice and not an appraisal. How the market signal works.
Showing the latest 50 of 164 sold cars in the current sample.
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.
In our last 12 months of 126 U.S.-dollar auction sales, the median sold price for a Porsche 987 Boxster was $26,500, with the middle half between $19,800 and $36,700 and sales from $10,500 to $117,000. Condition, mileage and options move any one car; this is a market snapshot, not an appraisal.
Which model years count as the Porsche 987 Boxster?
We count U.S. model years 2005–2012 as the Porsche 987 Boxster. Sales with no model year are not assigned to a sub-generation but still count on the main model page.
How does the Porsche 987 Boxster compare with other Boxster generations?
The Porsche 987 Boxster median of $26,500 compares with $17,500 for all Porsche Boxster sales in our sample window; the Porsche 986 Boxster sold for $13,750; the Porsche 981 Boxster sold for $47,500.
Is a manual Porsche 987 Boxster worth more?
In this sample, manual cars sold for a $26,500 median (102 sales) and Tiptronic or PDK cars for $23,000 (13 sales). Trim, model year and mileage differ between the two groups, so this isn't a like-for-like price difference.
Are Porsche 987 Boxster prices going up?
Adjusted for trim and model year, the 12-month trend is rising, about +33% a year. Our market signal reads Sell (prices rising, a sellers' market). Treat this as a rough guide, not a forecast.
Where do these Porsche 987 Boxster 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.