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 $179,155, and its lowest point over the past year was $161,841. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Porsche 911 a good car?

Yes — the Porsche 911 is a standout choice if you want a sports car that blends performance, everyday usability, and iconic design. The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the 911 for its thrilling driving experience, strong handling, and distinctive styling. They also appreciate the premium interior feel and the way the car works well for both spirited drives and regular use.

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

The main tradeoffs that come up most often are high ownership costs, limited practicality, and some tech or convenience frustrations in certain years.

26.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Porsche 911 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Porsche 911 for its performance, handling, and overall driving experience, and expert coverage reinforces its strong all-around character. Across the model years in the data, it also earns very strong owner satisfaction scores.

• Owners rate the Porsche 911 between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is mainly tied to premium-car maintenance and repair costs rather than day-to-day satisfaction.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) adaptive dampers
• Infotainment: Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with a 10.9-inch infotainment screen and 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:

• 911 Carrera: The entry point brings the twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six, rear-wheel drive, and the eight-speed PDK, making it the best-value choice for buyers who want the core 911 experience with brilliant driving dynamics.
• 911 Carrera T: This trim adds the manual transmission and suits shoppers who want a more involved driving feel.
• 911 Carrera S: This version adds more power, with 473 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque.
• 911 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.
• 911 Carrera 4 GTS: This version adds all-wheel drive and costs around $8,000 more than the Carrera GTS T-Hybrid.
• 911 Cabriolet: This body style adds open-air driving and starts at $135,395.
• 911 Targa: This version 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 2023.

Higher-volume years usually give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so you get a clearer picture of pricing and deal quality.

What is the Porsche 911's resale value?

The table shows a mixed resale picture, with several newer years edging down slightly while others are moving up. That means you can still find some recent-model opportunities, but the strongest value-retention story remains concentrated in the older years that have already proven their desirability. The biggest gains are in the earlier model years, while the newest examples are staying close to flat.

The 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2015, and 2019 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 2025 model is at −0.19% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −0.87%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.7% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 32%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $221,715. The Porsche 911 offers an iconic shape, a rewarding rear-engine character, and a driving experience that feels special every time you get behind the wheel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Its 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six powertrain puts out 388 horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque, and EPA-rated fuel economy comes in at 18 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined.
• Tech: It features a fully digital 12.6-inch instrument cluster and a 10.9-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay.
• Safety: The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera comes standard with traffic sign recognition, pedestrian protection, forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking, and the Premium Package adds adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera system with active parking assistance, and lane-change assist.

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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.