As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Porsche Cayman (981) is actually worth $62,900 (fair range $55,300 to $70,400). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 158 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 $52,900 — about 16% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
Well-supported value · momentum improving — but volatile.
As of October 2026, the Porsche Cayman (981) market has 217 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $52,900, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $43,980 and $68,113. Porsche Cayman (981) prices have increased 69.3% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $62,000 to $104,948.
The typical Porsche Cayman (981) on the market has 44,682 miles. Listings spend an average of 48 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Porsche Cayman (981) Pricing
A fair price for a Porsche Cayman (981) in October 2026 is between $43,980 and $68,113 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $34,999 to $88,604 across 217 active listings.
Price Distribution (217 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$34,999
Budget / project cars
25th
$43,980
Below average price
Median (50th)
$52,900
Typical market price
75th
$68,113
Above average / premium
90th
$88,604
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $59,550, 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
13
$88,604
10,000 - 25,000 mi
42
$68,099
25,000 - 50,000 mi
69
$57,638
50,000 - 100,000 mi
80
$45,000
100,000 - 150,000 mi
12
$30,241
Porsche Cayman (981) Price Trends
Porsche Cayman (981) prices have increased 69.3% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q4, the median sale price was $104,948 across 5 sales, up from $62,000 in 2026-Q3.
On a year-over-year basis, Porsche Cayman (981) prices are up 66.8% ($104,948 vs. $62,900 a year ago).
Porsche Cayman (981) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
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
103
$57,500
$73,992
2026-Q3
104
$62,000
$72,990
2026-Q4
5
$104,948
$94,443
Best Value Porsche Cayman (981) by Model Year
The 2014 Porsche Cayman (981) offers the best value with a median price of $49,995 across 102 listings. The most expensive model year is 2016 at a median of $62,968.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2014
102
$49,995
$16,100
$74,991
2015
50
$51,499
$34,999
$88,604
2016
64
$62,968
$35,900
$179,995
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
935 mi
1.61x
$100,980
4,863 mi
1.39x
$87,366
11,079 mi
1.38x
$86,623
22,286 mi
1.09x
$68,606
36,821 mi
0.83x
$52,394
62,968 mi
0.68x
$42,742
93,436 mi
0.57x
$35,741
120,000 mi
0.62x
$38,829
300,000 mi
0.57x
$36,051
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 935 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.61x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.57x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Porsche Cayman (981) Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↓ DOWN
39%
volatile
62% over 52 tests
12 months
↑ UP
66%
volatile
87% over 46 tests
24 months
↑ UP
73%
volatile
97% over 34 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 27 active listings, followed by TX (26), FL (24), AZ (15), OR (13).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in IN at $30,241, while NY has the highest at $77,076. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $46,835.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
27
$60,117
TX
26
$58,500
FL
24
$55,999
AZ
15
$53,489
OR
13
$53,150
OH
10
$50,644
WA
8
$67,700
NJ
8
$46,243
PA
5
$38,500
IN
5
$30,241
Porsche Cayman (981) Market Velocity
Porsche Cayman (981) listings spend an average of 48 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 28 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: $43,980 to $68,113. The median is $52,900. Anything below $43,980 is a strong value; above $68,113 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Porsche Cayman (981) prices have risen 69.3% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 2014 model year has the lowest median price at $49,995, making it the most accessible entry point into Porsche Cayman (981) ownership.
Take your time, but don't delay: Average days on market is 48. You have some time to research, but the best deals still go fast.