As of April 2026, the Porsche Boxster (986) market has 940 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $13,850, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $10,000 and $17,500. Porsche Boxster (986) prices have decreased 2.0% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $12,751 to $12,500.
The typical Porsche Boxster (986) on the market has 72,160 miles. Listings spend an average of 132 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Porsche Boxster (986) Pricing
A fair price for a Porsche Boxster (986) in April 2026 is between $10,000 and $17,500 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $7,500 to $20,500 across 940 active listings.
Price Distribution (940 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$7,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$10,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$13,850
Typical market price
75th
$17,500
Above average / premium
90th
$20,500
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $14,005, 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
6
$34,995
10,000 - 25,000 mi
41
$21,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
201
$17,975
50,000 - 100,000 mi
428
$13,888
100,000 - 150,000 mi
185
$9,100
Over 150,000 mi
32
$7,995
Porsche Boxster (986) Price Trends
Porsche Boxster (986) prices have decreased 2.0% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $12,500 across 6 sales, down from $12,751 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Porsche Boxster (986) prices are down 13.8% ($12,500 vs. $14,500 a year ago).
Porsche Boxster (986) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q3
120
$13,301
$13,792
2024-Q4
79
$12,886
$12,995
2025-Q1
76
$15,000
$15,466
2025-Q2
80
$14,500
$15,529
2025-Q3
100
$15,000
$17,381
2025-Q4
115
$14,000
$15,460
2026-Q1
91
$12,751
$13,806
2026-Q2
6
$12,500
$14,442
Best Value Porsche Boxster (986) by Model Year
The 1999 Porsche Boxster (986) offers the best value with a median price of $11,480 across 133 listings. The most expensive model year is 2004 at a median of $15,750.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1997
60
$12,600
$4,950
$24,995
1998
102
$12,995
$500
$23,000
1999
133
$11,480
$1,000
$49,000
2000
108
$12,995
$1,500
$24,000
2001
155
$13,499
$500
$62,000
2002
147
$13,997
$700
$29,947
2003
120
$15,500
$3,500
$34,995
2004
106
$15,750
$500
$44,995
Where to Buy a Porsche Boxster (986)
The highest concentration of Porsche Boxster (986) listings is in CA with 171 active listings, followed by FL (107), IL (63), NY (59), TX (58).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CA at $10,995, while MA has the highest at $19,988. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $8,993.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
171
$10,995
FL
107
$12,995
IL
63
$14,500
NY
59
$14,800
TX
58
$12,500
AZ
57
$11,975
WA
44
$14,795
GA
37
$12,999
NJ
27
$13,000
MA
25
$19,988
Porsche Boxster (986) Market Velocity
Porsche Boxster (986) listings spend an average of 132 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 68 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Porsche Boxster (986) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $10,000 to $17,500. The median is $13,850. Anything below $10,000 is a strong value; above $17,500 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Prices stable: Porsche Boxster (986) values have been relatively flat. There is no urgency to time the market.
Best value year: The 1999 model year has the lowest median price at $11,480, making it the most accessible entry point into Porsche Boxster (986) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 132 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 15 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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