As of July 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 776 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Well-supported value · momentum improving — but volatile.
As of July 2026, the Porsche Cayman (987) market has 660 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $29,999, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $25,000 and $37,989. Porsche Cayman (987) prices have increased 21.7% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $29,991 to $36,500.
The typical Porsche Cayman (987) on the market has 68,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 67 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Porsche Cayman (987) Pricing
A fair price for a Porsche Cayman (987) in July 2026 is between $25,000 and $37,989 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $19,900 to $45,000 across 660 active listings.
Price Distribution (660 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$19,900
Budget / project cars
25th
$25,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$29,999
Typical market price
75th
$37,989
Above average / premium
90th
$45,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $32,292, 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
11
$54,900
10,000 - 25,000 mi
44
$45,995
25,000 - 50,000 mi
154
$38,990
50,000 - 100,000 mi
307
$29,985
100,000 - 150,000 mi
108
$22,500
Over 150,000 mi
17
$17,450
Porsche Cayman (987) Price Trends
Porsche Cayman (987) prices have increased 21.7% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $36,500 across 4 sales, up from $29,991 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Porsche Cayman (987) prices are up 19.7% ($36,500 vs. $30,500 a year ago).
Porsche Cayman (987) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
46
$26,450
$28,698
2025-Q1
72
$29,995
$29,986
2025-Q2
82
$28,288
$30,989
2025-Q3
86
$30,500
$35,682
2025-Q4
60
$29,960
$32,771
2026-Q1
586
$30,900
$34,033
2026-Q2
64
$29,991
$34,730
2026-Q3
4
$36,500
$32,915
Best Value Porsche Cayman (987) by Model Year
The 2007 Porsche Cayman (987) offers the best value with a median price of $28,288 across 189 listings. The most expensive model year is 2012 at a median of $45,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2006
254
$31,997
$4,000
$65,000
2007
189
$28,288
$5,000
$89,995
2008
130
$29,980
$9,000
$65,565
2009
31
$38,000
$10,000
$64,900
2010
16
$36,998
$3,500
$65,900
2011
13
$28,995
$22,999
$48,998
2012
25
$45,000
$7,498
$99,900
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 58,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
1,949 mi
1.58x
$48,493
6,223 mi
1.28x
$39,254
10,661 mi
1.35x
$41,269
23,113 mi
1.37x
$41,911
39,735 mi
1.07x
$32,654
63,817 mi
0.98x
$29,866
93,727 mi
0.82x
$25,086
131,984 mi
0.67x
$20,570
300,000 mi
0.52x
$15,903
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,949 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.58x 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 (987) Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
52%
volatile
63% over 59 tests
12 months
↑ UP
55%
volatile
60% over 53 tests
24 months
↑ UP
58%
volatile
71% over 41 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 80 active listings, followed by TX (76), FL (39), OR (35), CO (26).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in GA at $24,500, while OR has the highest at $37,990. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $13,490.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
80
$25,000
TX
76
$31,900
FL
39
$29,999
OR
35
$37,990
CO
26
$29,995
WA
25
$29,991
AZ
19
$34,900
MA
18
$29,989
NJ
16
$32,900
PA
16
$32,995
Porsche Cayman (987) Market Velocity
Porsche Cayman (987) listings spend an average of 67 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 29 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: $25,000 to $37,989. The median is $29,999. Anything below $25,000 is a strong value; above $37,989 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Porsche Cayman (987) prices have risen 21.7% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 2007 model year has the lowest median price at $28,288, making it the most accessible entry point into Porsche Cayman (987) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 67 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.