Porsche Cayman

2005 to 2008 · Coupe

A 2005 Porsche Cayman cost $49,400 new. Over the past 12 months, 99 have sold publicly at a median of $27,987. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $29,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $9,350 to $59,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$29,000
High confidence · $19K to $36K
Up 9.2% over 12 months
Median · 12 mo
$27,987
Sales · 12 mo
99
Original MSRP
$49,400Down 41% since new

The market

Every recorded 2005 Porsche Cayman sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$22,000 · 86,000 mi · Meteor Grey Metallic
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$10k$20k$30k$40k$50kNov 20252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $29k
Sold Bid to, not sold
99 sales · 23 unsoldmedian $28kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 2005 Porsche Cayman sales with photographs
2005 Porsche Cayman, sold Oct 2026

Sold $25,000

2007 · Atlas Gray Metallic · 141,000 mi
Oct 29, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2005 Porsche Cayman, sold Oct 2026

Sold $33,000

2008 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 46,500 mi
Oct 28, 2026 · Cars & Bids
2005 Porsche Cayman, sold Oct 2026

Sold $36,000

2008 · Midnight Blue Metallic · 59,900 mi
Oct 21, 2026 · Cars & Bids
2005 Porsche Cayman, sold Oct 2026

Sold $19,000

2008 · Black · 97,600 mi
Oct 16, 2026 · Cars & Bids
2005 Porsche Cayman, sold Oct 2026

Sold $28,250

2007 · GT Silver Metallic · 90,000 mi
Oct 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2005 Porsche Cayman, sold Oct 2026

Sold $22,500

2007 · Atlas Gray Metallic · 122,000 mi
Oct 10, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every 987.1

Sold prices, all years · Oct 30, 2026
Every 987.1. Sold prices, all years · Oct 30, 2026
Cayman2005 to 2008S2006 to 2008
Shifty Estimate$29,000$26,800
Sold median$27,250211 sales$25,86926 sales
12-month moveUp 9.2%Too few sales to call
For saleNoneNone
Other Cayman generations

Specifications

Engine
Flat-6, 2.7L
Power
240 hp
Torque
201 lb-ft
0 to 60
6.1 s
Top speed
160 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Original MSRP
$49,400

Common questions

How much does a Porsche Cayman cost?

A 2005 Porsche Cayman cost $49,400 new. Over the past 12 months, 99 have sold publicly at a median of $27,987. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $29,000. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $9,350 to $59,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 2005 Porsche Cayman worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $29,000, up 9.2% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 99 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Porsche Cayman a good investment?

It has depreciated 41% against its $49,400 list price. Values are up 9.2% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $9,350 to $59,500, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Porsche Cayman have sold?

Shifty has 197 public sales of the Porsche Cayman on file. The earliest was on Sep 20, 2023.

What is the most expensive Porsche Cayman sold?

The highest public sale on file is $59,500, on Sep 29, 2025, with 33,000 mi.

What has a Porsche Cayman sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $22,000Oct 29, 2026Meteor Grey Metallic · 86,000 mi
  • $25,000Oct 29, 2026Atlas Gray Metallic · 141,000 mi
  • $33,000Oct 28, 2026Arctic Silver Metallic · 46,500 mi

About the 2005 Porsche Cayman

The original 987 Cayman marked Porsche's bold return to mid-engine excellence after the 914's mixed reception. Launched in 2005, this perfectly balanced coupe paired the Boxster's proven platform with a fixed roof and 2.7-liter flat-six producing 245 horsepower. What made the base Cayman special wasn't just its sublime handling, courtesy of that mid-mounted engine and 50/50 weight distribution, but Porsche's deliberate restraint in keeping it positioned below the 911. The result was pure driving nirvana at a more accessible price point. With its clean Pinky Lai-influenced design, precise steering, and that intoxicating flat-six soundtrack, the 987 Cayman has emerged as a modern classic. Values have steadily climbed as collectors recognize it as perhaps the last analog Porsche sports car, with manual transmission cars commanding particular premiums. The base model's lighter weight and purity make it increasingly desirable over its more powerful siblings.

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