As of May 2026, the Porsche Boxster (981) market has 475 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $39,900, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $32,295 and $50,588. Porsche Boxster (981) prices have increased 1.9% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $40,500 to $41,250.
The typical Porsche Boxster (981) on the market has 50,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 60 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Porsche Boxster (981) Pricing
A fair price for a Porsche Boxster (981) in May 2026 is between $32,295 and $50,588 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $26,000 to $74,388 across 475 active listings.
Price Distribution (475 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$26,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$32,295
Below average price
Median (50th)
$39,900
Typical market price
75th
$50,588
Above average / premium
90th
$74,388
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $46,063, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
17
$124,900
10,000 - 25,000 mi
56
$56,650
25,000 - 50,000 mi
156
$46,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
182
$34,790
100,000 - 150,000 mi
46
$29,695
Over 150,000 mi
4
$24,995
Porsche Boxster (981) Price Trends
Porsche Boxster (981) prices have increased 1.9% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $41,250 across 15 sales, up from $40,500 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Porsche Boxster (981) prices are down 11.1% ($41,250 vs. $46,400 a year ago).
Porsche Boxster (981) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q3
31
$46,000
$53,980
2024-Q4
35
$43,750
$49,444
2025-Q1
27
$36,788
$43,080
2025-Q2
43
$46,400
$58,530
2025-Q3
58
$45,500
$54,382
2025-Q4
45
$46,991
$56,367
2026-Q1
39
$40,500
$51,045
2026-Q2
15
$41,250
$61,667
Best Value Porsche Boxster (981) by Model Year
The 2013 Porsche Boxster (981) offers the best value with a median price of $35,999 across 207 listings. The most expensive model year is 2016 at a median of $64,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2013
207
$35,999
$10,000
$99,990
2014
110
$36,999
$600
$62,900
2015
77
$39,995
$700
$83,989
2016
79
$64,995
$22,999
$149,995
Where to Buy a Porsche Boxster (981)
The highest concentration of Porsche Boxster (981) listings is in TX with 48 active listings, followed by FL (48), CA (44), NC (26), AZ (25).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in TX at $32,769, while NY has the highest at $149,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $117,226.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
TX
48
$32,769
FL
48
$34,900
CA
44
$33,995
NC
26
$37,998
AZ
25
$46,900
VA
24
$34,790
IL
17
$45,355
PA
16
$36,990
WA
15
$50,990
OH
14
$47,995
Porsche Boxster (981) Market Velocity
Porsche Boxster (981) listings spend an average of 60 days on market. This is a slower market. Buyers have negotiating leverage, especially on listings that have been active for 60+ days. Sellers should consider competitive pricing from the start.
The median time on market is 25 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Porsche Boxster (981) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $32,295 to $50,588. The median is $39,900. Anything below $32,295 is a strong value; above $50,588 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Prices stable: Porsche Boxster (981) values have been relatively flat. There is no urgency to time the market.
Best value year: The 2013 model year has the lowest median price at $35,999, making it the most accessible entry point into Porsche Boxster (981) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 60 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 13 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline.
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