Porsche Boxster

2005 to 2008 · Convertible

A 2005 Porsche Boxster cost $45,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 51 have sold publicly at a median of $20,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $22,500. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,250 to $53,666, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$22,500
High confidence · $14K to $28K
Down 13.8% over 12 months
Nov 2025Rolling 6-month medianNov 2026
Median · 12 mo
$20,000
Sales · 12 mo
51
Original MSRP
$45,000Down 50% since new

The market

Every recorded 2005 Porsche Boxster sale, by date and price
Aug 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$24,750 · 27,000 mi · Arctic Silver Metallic
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$10k$20k$30k$40k$50kAug 202320252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $23k
Sold Bid to, not sold
84 sales · 20 unsoldmedian $20kupdated Sep 2026

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Latest results

The newest 2005 Porsche Boxster sales with photographs
2005 Porsche Boxster, sold Aug 2026

Sold $23,750

2008 · Black · 51,106 mi
Aug 17, 2026 · PCARMARKET
2005 Porsche Boxster, sold Aug 2026

Sold $19,000

2006 · Seal Grey Metallic · 80,800 mi
Aug 12, 2026 · Cars & Bids
2005 Porsche Boxster, sold Aug 2026

Sold $23,500

2008 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 20,000 mi
Aug 9, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2005 Porsche Boxster, sold Aug 2026

Sold $27,500

2006 · Guards Red · 59,000 mi
Aug 7, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2005 Porsche Boxster, sold Jul 2026

Sold $28,301

2007 · Guards Red · 21,000 mi
Jul 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2005 Porsche Boxster, sold Jul 2026

Sold $15,500

2006 · Seal Grey Metallic · 89,300 mi
Jul 8, 2026 · Cars & Bids

Every 987.1

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 26, 2026
Every 987.1. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 26, 2026
Boxster2005 to 2008S2005 to 2008
Shifty Estimate$22,500$32,500
Sold median$20,00051 sales$26,83534 sales
12-month moveDown 13.8%Up 14.2%
For saleNoneNone
Other Boxster generations

Specifications

Engine
Flat-6, 2.7L
Power
240 hp
Torque
199 lb-ft
0 to 60
6.1 s
Top speed
159 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Original MSRP
$45,000

Common questions

How much does a Porsche Boxster cost?

A 2005 Porsche Boxster cost $45,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 51 have sold publicly at a median of $20,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $22,500. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,250 to $53,666, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 2005 Porsche Boxster worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $22,500, down 13.8% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 51 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Porsche Boxster a good investment?

It has depreciated 50% against its $45,000 list price. Values are down 13.8% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $5,250 to $53,666, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Porsche Boxster have sold?

Shifty has 85 public sales of the Porsche Boxster on file. The earliest was on Aug 16, 2023.

What is the most expensive Porsche Boxster sold?

The highest public sale on file is $53,666, on Jan 28, 2026, with 3,000 mi.

What has a Porsche Boxster sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $24,750Aug 21, 2026Arctic Silver Metallic · 27,000 mi
  • $23,750Aug 17, 2026Black · 51,106 mi
  • $19,000Aug 12, 2026Seal Grey Metallic · 80,800 mi

About the 2005 Porsche Boxster

The 987-generation Boxster marked Porsche's definitive answer to critics who dismissed the original as underpowered. Launched in 2005, this mid-engine roadster finally delivered the performance to match its stunning proportions. The 2.7-liter flat-six produced 240 horsepower, a substantial jump from its predecessor, while the chassis benefited from lessons learned developing the Carrera GT. Pininfarina's subtle design refresh sharpened the lines without losing the car's essential character. What makes these particularly collectible today is their position as the last naturally aspirated base Boxsters before turbocharging arrived. The manual transmission cars, especially in desirable colors like Guards Red or Speed Yellow, are increasingly sought after. Build quality improved significantly over the 986, making well-maintained examples genuine driver's cars that capture Porsche's mid-engine magic without the stratospheric prices of vintage 914s or modern Caymans.

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