As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Porsche Cayman (987) is actually worth $30,100 (fair range $26,500 to $33,700). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 785 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 5% above what these cars have actually been selling for.
As of August 2026, the Porsche Cayman (987) market has 631 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $31,790, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $27,243 and $38,950. Porsche Cayman (987) prices have decreased 3.2% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $31,500 to $30,500.
The typical Porsche Cayman (987) on the market has 66,075 miles. Listings spend an average of 74 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Porsche Cayman (987) Pricing
A fair price for a Porsche Cayman (987) in August 2026 is between $27,243 and $38,950 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $20,900 to $47,500 across 631 active listings.
Price Distribution (631 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$20,900
Budget / project cars
25th
$27,243
Below average price
Median (50th)
$31,790
Typical market price
75th
$38,950
Above average / premium
90th
$47,500
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $33,872, 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
5
$57,995
10,000 - 25,000 mi
53
$49,245
25,000 - 50,000 mi
147
$38,999
50,000 - 100,000 mi
329
$29,999
100,000 - 150,000 mi
73
$19,995
Over 150,000 mi
10
$13,000
Porsche Cayman (987) Price Trends
Porsche Cayman (987) prices have decreased 3.2% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $30,500 across 80 sales, down from $31,500 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Porsche Cayman (987) prices are flat 0.0% ($30,500 vs. $30,500 a year ago).
Porsche Cayman (987) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2025-Q2
26
$32,000
$34,659
2025-Q3
86
$30,500
$35,682
2025-Q4
61
$29,960
$32,755
2026-Q1
614
$31,000
$34,143
2026-Q2
133
$31,500
$35,803
2026-Q3
80
$30,500
$32,931
Best Value Porsche Cayman (987) by Model Year
The 2008 Porsche Cayman (987) offers the best value with a median price of $29,999 across 163 listings. The most expensive model year is 2012 at a median of $65,000.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2006
218
$32,149
$2,552
$66,660
2007
181
$30,990
$4,200
$63,388
2008
163
$29,999
$8,500
$57,995
2009
18
$32,900
$19,995
$47,795
2010
13
$43,000
$29,900
$75,000
2011
19
$34,900
$22,999
$80,150
2012
19
$65,000
$2,500
$99,995
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
1.38x
$41,650
5,736 mi
1.33x
$40,124
11,210 mi
1.40x
$42,092
22,455 mi
1.32x
$39,797
39,254 mi
1.05x
$31,483
63,345 mi
0.97x
$29,299
93,354 mi
0.81x
$24,463
132,302 mi
0.65x
$19,646
300,000 mi
0.58x
$17,482
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 1,959 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.38x the reference value. At the other end, 300,000-mile examples trade at about 0.58x. 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
62% over 60 tests
12 months
↑ UP
55%
volatile
57% over 54 tests
24 months
↑ UP
58%
volatile
64% over 42 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 86 active listings, followed by TX (69), OR (44), FL (31), AZ (26).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in IN at $27,243, while KS has the highest at $38,393. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $11,150.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
86
$31,000
TX
69
$32,149
OR
44
$37,150
FL
31
$31,999
AZ
26
$35,899
WA
24
$29,991
OH
23
$28,900
MA
20
$32,500
CO
19
$29,900
MI
18
$34,208
Porsche Cayman (987) Market Velocity
Porsche Cayman (987) listings spend an average of 74 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 46 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: $27,243 to $38,950. The median is $31,790. Anything below $27,243 is a strong value; above $38,950 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Porsche Cayman (987) prices have dropped 3.2% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2008 model year has the lowest median price at $29,999, making it the most accessible entry point into Porsche Cayman (987) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 74 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.