How much does the Porsche 911 cost in today's market?

Used Porsche 911 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Porsche 911's current nationwide average price is $184,531, and its lowest point over the past year was $163,824. Recently, prices have held firm or risen year-over-year across the most recent model years.

Is the Porsche 911 a good car?

Yes — the Porsche 911 is a standout choice if you want a sports car with broad appeal and strong owner enthusiasm. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the 911 for its exceptional performance, thrilling driving experience, and iconic design. They also repeatedly highlight its handling, power, and everyday usability, along with a cabin that feels high-quality and polished.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2020 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews center on highway wind buffeting, tech that can feel slightly confusing, and the base model’s move away from a manual transmission.

26.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Porsche 911 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Porsche 911 for its strong performance, engaging driving character, and lasting appeal across model years. Expert reviews also reinforce its polished feel, with recurring praise for the car’s balance of comfort, handling, and everyday usability.

• Owners rate the Porsche 911 between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership tends to reward careful maintenance and a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially on higher-mileage examples.

What should I look for when buying a used Porsche 911?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 89.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera comes standard with traffic sign recognition, pedestrian protection, forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
• Infotainment: The 2025 Porsche 911’s 10.9-inch Porsche Communication Management (PCM) infotainment screen pairs with wireless Apple CarPlay.
• Fuel efficiency: EPA-rated fuel economy comes in at 18 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined.

Which Porsche 911 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Porsche 911 offers these trims:

• Carrera: The base model brings the twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six, rear-wheel drive, the eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and the strongest all-around value in the lineup.
• Carrera T: This trim adds the manual transmission and suits you if you want a more involved driving experience.
• Carrera S: This version raises output to 473 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque for a stronger performance step up.
• Carrera GTS T-Hybrid: This trim adds a 3.6-liter flat-six, larger turbochargers, and a plug-in hybrid system for 523 horsepower and 449 lb-ft of torque.
• Carrera 4 GTS: This version adds all-wheel drive and costs around $8,000 more than the Carrera GTS T-Hybrid.
• Targa: This body style adds the Targa roof and starts at $187,995.

What Porsche 911 do most buyers choose?

The Porsche 911 years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices in color, trim, and equipment, which makes it easier to find the right match. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often because inventory is deeper and pricing is easier to compare.

What is the Porsche 911's resale value?

The table shows a mixed resale picture, with some years edging down slightly and several others moving higher. That means you can still find a few softer-priced model years, but many 911s continue to command strong used values. The sharpest gains are concentrated in older and more desirable examples, which reinforces the model’s reputation for strong retention.

The 2020 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2018, 2019, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Porsche 911 safe?

• 2025: 9/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2020: 8/10

The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera comes standard with traffic sign recognition, pedestrian protection, forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.

For the safest used buy, the 2025 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Porsche 911 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2021 model is at −1.25% versus a year ago, and the 2020 model is at −0.94%.
• Deal availability: The 2021 model has 32.7% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $226,596. The Porsche 911 offers an iconic shape, strong performance, and a distinctive rear-engine character that make it feel special in everyday driving.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six puts out 388 horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque, with EPA-rated fuel economy at 18 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined.
• Tech: The latest model adds a fully digital 12.6-inch instrument cluster and a 10.9-inch Porsche Communication Management (PCM) infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay.
• Safety: The latest model adds traffic sign recognition, pedestrian protection, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera system with active parking assistance, and lane-change assist.
• Starting price: The latest Porsche 911 Carrera starts at $122,095.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2025 Porsche 911 compare to the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.