As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Porsche Cayman (981) is actually worth $65,100 (fair range $57,300 to $72,900). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 157 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $51,900 — about 20% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
Undervalued vs trend · momentum improving — but volatile.
As of August 2026, the Porsche Cayman (981) market has 226 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $56,990, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $45,000 and $73,353. Porsche Cayman (981) prices have increased 9.6% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $57,500 to $63,000.
The typical Porsche Cayman (981) on the market has 33,021 miles. Listings spend an average of 60 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Porsche Cayman (981) Pricing
A fair price for a Porsche Cayman (981) in August 2026 is between $45,000 and $73,353 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $36,872 to $117,950 across 226 active listings.
Price Distribution (226 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$36,872
Budget / project cars
25th
$45,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$56,990
Typical market price
75th
$73,353
Above average / premium
90th
$117,950
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $65,526, 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
14
$108,200
10,000 - 25,000 mi
56
$58,150
25,000 - 50,000 mi
81
$60,150
50,000 - 100,000 mi
60
$43,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
11
$36,959
Porsche Cayman (981) Price Trends
Porsche Cayman (981) prices have increased 9.6% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $63,000 across 47 sales, up from $57,500 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Porsche Cayman (981) prices are up 5.3% ($63,000 vs. $59,816 a year ago).
Porsche Cayman (981) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
53
$66,669
$68,675
2025-Q1
47
$63,500
$68,625
2025-Q2
55
$52,000
$64,691
2025-Q3
74
$59,816
$67,441
2025-Q4
50
$62,900
$69,041
2026-Q1
73
$65,000
$72,220
2026-Q2
101
$57,500
$74,353
2026-Q3
47
$63,000
$72,527
Best Value Porsche Cayman (981) by Model Year
The 2014 Porsche Cayman (981) offers the best value with a median price of $47,990 across 95 listings. The most expensive model year is 2016 at a median of $92,991.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2014
95
$47,990
$16,100
$73,353
2015
45
$49,249
$2,999
$108,999
2016
86
$92,991
$31,995
$209,995
How Mileage Affects Porsche Cayman (981) Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Porsche Cayman (981) from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 26,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
902 mi
1.58x
$102,981
5,028 mi
1.37x
$89,415
11,055 mi
1.36x
$88,227
21,994 mi
1.10x
$71,546
36,909 mi
0.83x
$54,151
63,000 mi
0.67x
$43,508
93,436 mi
0.56x
$36,530
120,000 mi
0.61x
$39,658
300,000 mi
0.58x
$37,810
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 902 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.58x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.58x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Porsche Cayman (981) Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
56%
volatile
58% over 50 tests
12 months
↑ UP
59%
volatile
75% over 44 tests
24 months
↑ UP
64%
volatile
81% over 32 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Porsche Cayman (981) — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Porsche Cayman (981)
The highest concentration of Porsche Cayman (981) listings is in TX with 31 active listings, followed by CA (21), FL (20), WA (19), OR (13).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in GA at $31,000, while NC has the highest at $113,136. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $82,136.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
TX
31
$66,715
CA
21
$49,998
FL
20
$56,138
WA
19
$48,980
OR
13
$49,249
NJ
12
$65,000
PA
10
$58,980
IL
7
$68,113
AZ
6
$69,900
TN
6
$47,994
Porsche Cayman (981) Market Velocity
Porsche Cayman (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 33 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Porsche Cayman (981) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $45,000 to $73,353. The median is $56,990. Anything below $45,000 is a strong value; above $73,353 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Porsche Cayman (981) prices have risen 9.6% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 2014 model year has the lowest median price at $47,990, making it the most accessible entry point into Porsche Cayman (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.