✦ Shifty Estimate
$27,000
▲ 12.2% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $32K
- Sales, 12 months
- 23
- For sale now
- 3
- Original MSRP
- $47,600 · ▼ 43% since
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2009 Porsche Boxster
2009 to 2012 · Convertible
Price history
Recent sales
32 sales
2010 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 29,000 mi · manual2026-08-25 · act_one$38,000
2010 · Meteor Grey Metallic · 58,800 mi · automatic2026-08-05 · DanAnne27$26,000
2010 · Black (741) · 84,000 mi · manual2026-07-10 · Bad_Chadi$25,750
2011 · Dark Blue · 24,000 mi · automatic2026-07-02 · CBomba64$26,238
2010 · Carrara White · 52,000 mi · manual2026-06-22 · Collectibleclassics$28,751
2009 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 49,000 mi2026-05-23 · DPF$19,250
2011 · Basalt Black Metallic · 35,600 mi · manual2026-04-30 · ChrisF1$31,500
2011 · Speed Yellow (12H) · 34,000 mi · automatic2026-01-17 · Collectibleclassics$29,250
2011 · Black · 75,000 mi · automatic2026-01-05 · landvehicle$27,500
2010 · Gray · 9,000 mi · automatic2025-09-30 · SmithVolvo$27,500
2009 · Guards Red · 58,200 mi · automatic2025-07-23 · ChrisF1$25,000
2009 · Midnight Blue Metallic · 46,100 mi · manual2025-07-22 · SeabeeHMK$27,000
2010 · Black · 59,000 mi · manual2025-07-14 · changedriven$31,500
2010 · Ruby Red Metallic · 92,300 mi · manual2025-06-25 · European_Classics01$17,500
2011 · Aqua Blue Metallic · 87,200 mi · manual2025-06-18 · ChrisF1$23,750
2010 · Porsche Racing Green Metallic · 50,700 mi · automatic2025-04-11 · MrBluster$25,900- 2009 · Guards Red · 86,483 mi · automatic2025-04-01 · jimbillh$16,250
2010 · Blue · 52,000 mi · manual2025-01-14 · CVLC$30,750
2010 · Gray · 94,000 mi · manual2024-12-11 · SmithVolvo$18,750
2010 · Carrara White · 63,300 mi · manual2024-11-18 · Scoharr$22,500
2009 · Gray · 55,500 mi · manual2024-11-11 · Pearldrummer7$17,500
2011 · Red · 42,000 mi · manual2024-05-27 · Fortunateson$27,000
2009 · Red · 38,000 mi · manual2024-04-20 · Seisentr$26,000.jpg?t=171226131157)
2010 · Macadamia Metallic · 18,400 mi · automatic2024-04-16 · brianw12$32,500.jpg?t=171113207148)
2009 · Midnight Blue Metallic · 99,400 mi · automatic2024-04-02 · twj010104$15,500
2009 · Red · 61,000 mi · automatic2024-03-20 · sunnyz$26,250- 2011 · Cream White · 39,345 mi · automatic2024-03-14 · dfaulkner$21,750
2011 · Gray · 22,000 mi · manual2024-03-09 · CARAGENTS$31,000.jpg?t=170778994144)
2009 · Guards Red · 97,000 mi · automatic2024-02-22 · Disco_Doc$20,500
2011 · Blue · 34,000 mi · automatic2024-02-16 · Chris_F$31,000
2009 · Red · 57,000 mi · automatic2024-01-30 · Collectibleclassics$27,000.jpg?t=169604886516)
2009 · Guards Red · 141,000 mi · automatic2023-10-09 · pogophil$12,300
For sale now
3 listings
2011 · Red · 24,483 mi · Park Place Ltd Boise$33,950
2009 · Silver · 45,180 mi · Drum Hill Autos Inc$27,989
2009 · Silver · 88,911 mi · Agape Motors $18,680
Specifications
- Engine
- Flat-6, 2.9L
- Power
- 255 hp
- Torque
- 214 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5.8s
- Top speed
- 160 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Original MSRP
- $47,600
Common questions
How much does a Porsche Boxster cost?
A 2009 Porsche Boxster cost $47,600 new. Over the past 12 months, 23 have sold publicly at a median of $31,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $27,000. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $17,500 to $31,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 2009 Porsche Boxster worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $27,000, up 12.2% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 23 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Porsche Boxster a good investment?
It has depreciated 43% against its $47,600 list price. Values are up 12.2% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $12,300 to $38,000, 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:
- $38,000Aug 25, 2026Arctic Silver Metallic · 29,000 mi
- $26,000Aug 5, 2026Meteor Grey Metallic · 58,800 mi
- $25,750Jul 10, 2026Black (741) · 84,000 mi
The 987.2 Boxster represents Porsche's refinement of their mid-engine roadster formula, introducing the direct-injection 2.9-liter flat-six that solved the intermediate shaft bearing issues plaguing earlier models. With 255 horsepower and that distinctive Porsche growl, this generation offers the purest open-air driving experience in the lineup. The 987.2's significance extends beyond reliability improvements—it marked the final naturally aspirated base Boxster before turbocharging arrived. Clean examples with manual transmissions are increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate the analog driving experience and bulletproof mechanics. The chassis balance remains exceptional, with communicative steering and predictable handling that makes every canyon run memorable. While overshadowed by the S and Spyder variants, savvy collectors recognize the base model's sweet spot of performance, reliability, and relative affordability in today's inflated Porsche market.