As of September 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Porsche 911 (997) Carrera S is actually worth $60,700 (fair range $53,400 to $68,000). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 804 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 $70,000 — about 15% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of September 2026, the Porsche 911 (997) Carrera S market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $55,900, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $46,850 and $64,487. Carrera S prices have increased 7.4% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $60,504 to $64,997.
The typical Carrera S on the market has 61,712 miles. Listings spend an average of 39 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Carrera S Pricing
A fair price for a Porsche 911 (997) Carrera S in September 2026 is between $46,850 and $64,487 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $39,900 to $69,990 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$39,900
Budget / project cars
25th
$46,850
Below average price
Median (50th)
$55,900
Typical market price
75th
$64,487
Above average / premium
90th
$69,990
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $54,949, which is lower than the median, suggesting pricing is relatively symmetrical across the market.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
10,000 - 25,000 mi
38
$68,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
261
$62,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
577
$54,000
100,000 - 150,000 mi
96
$39,500
Over 150,000 mi
5
$67,995
Carrera S Price Trends
Porsche 911 (997) Carrera S prices have increased 7.4% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $64,997 across 391 sales, up from $60,504 in 2026-Q2.
Carrera S Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2026-Q1
81
$58,998
$78,900
2026-Q2
528
$60,504
$89,712
2026-Q3
391
$64,997
$89,618
Best Value Carrera S by Model Year
The 2005 Carrera S offers the best value with a median price of $49,080 across 129 listings. The most expensive model year is 2012 at a median of $69,800.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2005
129
$49,080
$8,100
$73,225
2006
305
$51,995
$25,000
$72,790
2007
139
$55,800
$1,400
$71,593
2008
185
$57,995
$29,995
$73,400
2009
128
$63,995
$3,777
$73,724
2010
32
$64,289
$44,999
$69,995
2011
62
$61,790
$41,999
$73,773
2012
19
$69,800
$58,489
$72,995
How Mileage Affects Carrera S 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 911 (997) Carrera S from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 51,067 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
760 mi
5.04x
$305,892
5,159 mi
1.48x
$89,909
10,873 mi
1.53x
$92,706
21,992 mi
1.40x
$84,870
39,841 mi
1.08x
$65,852
62,845 mi
0.93x
$56,484
93,325 mi
0.74x
$44,781
136,380 mi
0.59x
$35,928
232,494 mi
0.55x
$33,534
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 760 miles, cars trade at roughly 5.04x the reference value. At the other end, 232,494-mile examples trade at about 0.55x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Carrera S Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
53%
volatile
58% over 74 tests
12 months
↑ UP
55%
volatile
62% over 68 tests
24 months
↑ UP
58%
volatile
80% over 56 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Porsche 911 (997) Carrera S — 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 Carrera S
The highest concentration of Porsche 911 (997) Carrera S listings is in CA with 189 active listings, followed by TX (120), FL (92), WA (59), IL (56).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in VA at $47,500, while PA has the highest at $79,950. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $32,450.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
189
$59,998
TX
120
$59,773
FL
92
$54,800
WA
59
$69,688
IL
56
$54,980
NC
49
$60,898
KS
46
$64,998
AZ
45
$54,995
NJ
38
$58,995
OR
32
$74,900
Carrera S Market Velocity
Porsche 911 (997) Carrera S listings spend an average of 39 days on market. This represents moderate market velocity. Well-priced listings move quickly, but overpriced examples can sit. Buyers have time to be selective; sellers should price competitively.
The median time on market is 34 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Carrera S Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $46,850 to $64,487. The median is $55,900. Anything below $46,850 is a strong value; above $64,487 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Carrera S prices have risen 7.4% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 2005 model year has the lowest median price at $49,080, making it the most accessible entry point into Carrera S ownership.
Take your time, but don't delay: Average days on market is 39. You have some time to research, but the best deals still go fast.