Used Porsche 718 Cayman for Sale nearPalm Desert, CA

How much does the Porsche 718 Cayman cost in today's market?

Used Porsche 718 Cayman prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Porsche 718 Cayman's current nationwide average price is $124,458, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $124,458 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Porsche 718 Cayman a good car?

Yes — the Porsche 718 Cayman earns strong praise from owners for its performance, precise handling, and overall driving experience. Many shoppers also value its classic Porsche styling and the enjoyment it brings behind the wheel.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.75/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently highlight the car's power, responsiveness, and balanced feel, along with the satisfaction of driving a focused sports car. Some also appreciate the styling and the premium ownership experience.

28.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Porsche 718 Cayman models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Porsche 718 Cayman for its performance, driving experience, and precise handling, and expert feedback for the model years with test-drive data aligns with that enthusiast-focused appeal. Across the years in the data, owner ratings stay very strong, which points to a satisfying ownership experience for used buyers.

• Owners rate the Porsche 718 Cayman between 4.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, used buyers should pay close attention to maintenance history and overall condition, especially on higher-mileage examples.

What should I look for when buying a used Porsche 718 Cayman?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.3% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2019 models.

What Porsche 718 Cayman do most buyers choose?

The Porsche 718 Cayman years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to draw the most attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right combination of price, condition, and equipment. They also make it easier to shop across multiple listings without narrowing your search too quickly.

What is the Porsche 718 Cayman's resale value?

Most of the model years in the table have moved lower over the past year, which can create better entry points for used shoppers. One year shows a positive change, while the others show declines of varying size, including a sharp double-digit drop. That mix suggests recent-model pricing has softened overall, with some years adjusting more quickly than others.

The 2018, 2025, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Should I buy a used Porsche 718 Cayman now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −14.1% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −3.84%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 27.5% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 27.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $124,491.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.