As of July 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Porsche Cayman (981) is actually worth $64,300 (fair range $56,600 to $72,000). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 160 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 $50,000 — about 22% 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 July 2026, the Porsche Cayman (981) market has 364 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $49,990, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $40,900 and $68,490. Porsche Cayman (981) prices have decreased 11.3% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $57,500 to $51,000.
The typical Porsche Cayman (981) on the market has 41,869 miles. Listings spend an average of 47 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Porsche Cayman (981) Pricing
A fair price for a Porsche Cayman (981) in July 2026 is between $40,900 and $68,490 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $34,995 to $99,889 across 364 active listings.
Price Distribution (364 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$34,995
Budget / project cars
25th
$40,900
Below average price
Median (50th)
$49,990
Typical market price
75th
$68,490
Above average / premium
90th
$99,889
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $58,585, 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
18
$130,489
10,000 - 25,000 mi
67
$67,995
25,000 - 50,000 mi
123
$54,999
50,000 - 100,000 mi
123
$42,850
100,000 - 150,000 mi
26
$31,995
Porsche Cayman (981) Price Trends
Porsche Cayman (981) prices have decreased 11.3% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $51,000 across 3 sales, down from $57,500 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Porsche Cayman (981) prices are down 14.7% ($51,000 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
40
$61,950
$69,802
2026-Q2
35
$57,500
$68,046
2026-Q3
3
$51,000
$59,067
Best Value Porsche Cayman (981) by Model Year
The 2014 Porsche Cayman (981) offers the best value with a median price of $45,000 across 150 listings. The most expensive model year is 2016 at a median of $67,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2014
150
$45,000
$24,995
$70,150
2015
80
$49,850
$3,600
$107,000
2016
134
$67,995
$29,999
$149,991
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
837 mi
1.57x
$101,245
5,127 mi
1.39x
$89,183
11,100 mi
1.39x
$89,697
22,038 mi
1.08x
$69,669
36,854 mi
0.86x
$55,000
62,353 mi
0.70x
$44,748
93,436 mi
0.57x
$36,866
120,000 mi
0.61x
$39,180
300,000 mi
0.52x
$33,417
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 837 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.57x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.52x. 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
59%
volatile
59% over 49 tests
12 months
↑ UP
64%
volatile
74% over 43 tests
24 months
↑ UP
70%
volatile
81% over 31 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 CA with 54 active listings, followed by TX (40), WA (20), FL (15), AZ (15).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in GA at $30,000, while NJ has the highest at $68,490. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $38,490.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
54
$46,998
TX
40
$54,490
WA
20
$49,800
FL
15
$54,999
AZ
15
$50,991
NJ
14
$68,490
MI
10
$39,900
IL
10
$47,900
NC
9
$38,595
OR
8
$63,900
Porsche Cayman (981) Market Velocity
Porsche Cayman (981) listings spend an average of 47 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: $40,900 to $68,490. The median is $49,990. Anything below $40,900 is a strong value; above $68,490 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Porsche Cayman (981) prices have dropped 11.3% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2014 model year has the lowest median price at $45,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Porsche Cayman (981) ownership.
Take your time, but don't delay: Average days on market is 47. You have some time to research, but the best deals still go fast.