As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Porsche Cayman (987) is actually worth $30,600 (fair range $26,900 to $34,300). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 799 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 $31,500 — about 3% above what these cars have actually been selling for.
As of October 2026, the Porsche Cayman (987) market has 548 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $31,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $26,894 and $39,900. Porsche Cayman (987) prices have increased 2.4% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $31,750 to $32,500.
The typical Porsche Cayman (987) on the market has 67,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 82 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Porsche Cayman (987) Pricing
A fair price for a Porsche Cayman (987) in October 2026 is between $26,894 and $39,900 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $20,700 to $49,899 across 548 active listings.
Price Distribution (548 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$20,700
Budget / project cars
25th
$26,894
Below average price
Median (50th)
$31,000
Typical market price
75th
$39,900
Above average / premium
90th
$49,899
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $34,139, 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
9
$55,373
10,000 - 25,000 mi
51
$47,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
135
$38,895
50,000 - 100,000 mi
256
$29,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
69
$21,500
Over 150,000 mi
10
$19,995
Porsche Cayman (987) Price Trends
Porsche Cayman (987) prices have increased 2.4% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q4, the median sale price was $32,500 across 3 sales, up from $31,750 in 2026-Q3.
On a year-over-year basis, Porsche Cayman (987) prices are up 8.5% ($32,500 vs. $29,960 a year ago).
Porsche Cayman (987) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2025-Q3
32
$36,000
$39,572
2025-Q4
61
$29,960
$32,755
2026-Q1
615
$31,000
$34,157
2026-Q2
135
$31,167
$35,575
2026-Q3
154
$31,750
$33,202
2026-Q4
3
$32,500
$33,820
Best Value Porsche Cayman (987) by Model Year
The 2010 Porsche Cayman (987) offers the best value with a median price of $29,900 across 15 listings. The most expensive model year is 2012 at a median of $82,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2006
173
$30,190
$2,552
$72,935
2007
158
$31,499
$5,500
$62,500
2008
137
$29,999
$12,000
$59,900
2009
20
$38,000
$19,995
$50,000
2010
15
$29,900
$3,500
$75,000
2011
30
$69,860
$7,100
$79,900
2012
14
$82,900
$11,000
$86,150
How Mileage Affects Porsche Cayman (987) 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 (987) from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 54,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,959 mi
1.36x
$41,698
5,788 mi
1.35x
$41,371
11,268 mi
1.38x
$42,097
22,418 mi
1.30x
$39,891
39,222 mi
1.04x
$31,768
63,344 mi
0.98x
$29,901
93,263 mi
0.80x
$24,497
131,436 mi
0.65x
$19,959
300,000 mi
0.57x
$17,521
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,959 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.36x 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 (987) Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↓ DOWN
46%
volatile
62% over 63 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
43%
volatile
68% over 57 tests
24 months
→ FLAT
50%
volatile
82% over 45 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 (987) — 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 (987)
The highest concentration of Porsche Cayman (987) listings is in CA with 74 active listings, followed by TX (73), FL (40), OR (32), CO (21).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in TN at $22,400, while OR has the highest at $43,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $21,595.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
74
$31,900
TX
73
$29,221
FL
40
$39,500
OR
32
$43,995
CO
21
$29,490
PA
19
$29,500
GA
16
$28,500
MI
15
$29,480
MA
15
$29,898
AZ
13
$25,900
Porsche Cayman (987) Market Velocity
Porsche Cayman (987) listings spend an average of 82 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 51 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Porsche Cayman (987) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $26,894 to $39,900. The median is $31,000. Anything below $26,894 is a strong value; above $39,900 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Prices stable: Porsche Cayman (987) values have been relatively flat. There is no urgency to time the market.
Best value year: The 2010 model year has the lowest median price at $29,900, making it the most accessible entry point into Porsche Cayman (987) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 82 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.