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2005 Porsche Boxster

✦ Shifty Estimate

$19,300

3.8% · 12 mo
High confidence$13K to $28K
12 months median
$24K
Sales, 12 months
91
For sale now
23
Original MSRP
$45,000 · ▼ 57% since

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2005 Porsche Boxster

2005 to 2008 · Convertible

Price history

$10k$20k$30k$40k$50kAug 2023202420252026✦ SHIFTY ESTIMATE TODAY $19k
Sold Bid, not sold
84 sales · 20 unsoldmedian $24kupdated Sep 2026

Recent sales

85 sales

For sale now

23 listings
  • 2008 · Black · 67,846 mi · Buy-a-Ride.Net$20,999
  • 2008 · Guards Red · 31,032 mi · Nissan of Orange Park$28,250
  • 2008 · Bronze · 72,012 mi · Korum Pre-Owned Vehicles$22,598
  • 2006 · Gray · 73,596 mi · RMC Auto Holdings LLC$18,800
  • 2005 · SILVER · 45,832 mi · Discovery Auto Center$19,990
  • 2008 · Black · 32,860 mi · Sovereign Auto$24,900
  • 2007 · Meteor Grey Metallic · 57,627 mi · Topsfield Motor Company$20,995
  • 2007 · Gray · 48,576 mi · B & B Auto Sales of Fayetteville$19,999
  • 2005 · Black · 38,683 mi · Nashville Autosport$23,900
  • 2008 · Cobalt Blue Metallic · 52,179 mi · Net Motorcars$23,950
  • 2006 · Blue · 85,632 mi · Exotic Knights$19,995
  • 2007 · Blue · 47,881 mi · San Jose Mitsubishi$24,997
  • 2008 · Orange · 58,000 mi · Jim Potts Auto$29,995
  • 2007 · Blue · 57,584 mi · SC Sales$21,850
  • 2008 · Black · 36,273 mi · Sovereign Auto$24,000
  • 2005 · Atlas Gray Metallic · 107,273 mi · Evergreen Chevrolet$14,994
  • 2007 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 75,335 mi · Porsche Sacramento$25,999
  • 2005 · Red · 50,009 mi · Exclusive Motors$20,995
  • 2007 · Maroon · 53,159 mi · San Jose Mitsubishi$21,997
  • 2007 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 77,828 mi · Auto Star Motors$20,991
  • 2005 · Silver · 114,765 mi · Land of Cars$10,995
  • 2006 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 98,660 mi · American Champion Motor Cars LLC$12,900
  • 2005 · 52,427 mi · Anderson Mazda of Lincoln$16,995

Specifications

Engine
Flat-6, 2.7L
Power
240 hp
Torque
199 lb-ft
0 to 60
6.1s
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, 91 have sold publicly at a median of $23,750. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $19,300. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $13,377 to $27,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 2005 Porsche Boxster worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $19,300, up 3.8% over the past 12 months. That sits below the $23,750 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. Confidence is high: 91 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Porsche Boxster a good investment?

It has depreciated 57% against its $45,000 list price. Values are up 3.8% 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.

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

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.