Porsche Cayman

2009 to 2012 · Coupe

A 2009 Porsche Cayman cost $51,400 new. Over the past 12 months, 41 have sold publicly at a median of $40,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $38,200. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $15,000 to $82,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$38,200
High confidence · $26K to $56K
Up 12.4% over 12 months
Median · 12 mo
$40,000
Sales · 12 mo
41
Original MSRP
$51,400Down 26% since new

The market

Every recorded 2009 Porsche Cayman sale, by date and price
Aug 2026 · Car & Classic
$32,599 · 65,000 mi · black
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$20k$40k$60k$80kOct 202320252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $38k
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69 sales · 3 unsoldmedian $40kupdated Sep 2026

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Latest results

The newest 2009 Porsche Cayman sales with photographs
2009 Porsche Cayman, sold Aug 2026

Sold $31,750

2009 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 137,000 mi
Aug 19, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2009 Porsche Cayman, sold Aug 2026

Sold $32,250

2011 · Carrara White (B9A) · 90,000 mi
Aug 17, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2009 Porsche Cayman, sold Aug 2026

Sold $33,600

2010 · Meteor Grey Metallic
Aug 15, 2026 · RM Sotheby's
2009 Porsche Cayman, sold Aug 2026

Sold $67,000

2012 · Dark Blue Metallic (M5X) · 39,000 mi
Aug 11, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2009 Porsche Cayman, sold Aug 2026

Sold $31,500

2011 · Carrara White · 79,000 mi
Aug 7, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2009 Porsche Cayman, sold Aug 2026

Sold $25,500

2009 · Black (041) · 137,000 mi
Aug 6, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every 987.2

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 27, 2026
Every 987.2. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 27, 2026
Cayman2009 to 2012R2011 to 2012S2009 to 2012
Shifty Estimate$38,200$78,300$33,700
Sold median$40,00041 sales$83,2446 sales$32,03110 sales
12-month moveUp 12.4%Too few sales to callToo few sales to call
For saleNoneNoneNone
Other Cayman generations

Specifications

Engine
Flat-6, 2.9L
Power
265 hp
Torque
221 lb-ft
0 to 60
5.8 s
Top speed
160 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Original MSRP
$51,400

Common questions

How much does a Porsche Cayman cost?

A 2009 Porsche Cayman cost $51,400 new. Over the past 12 months, 41 have sold publicly at a median of $40,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $38,200. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $15,000 to $82,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 2009 Porsche Cayman worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $38,200, up 12.4% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 41 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Porsche Cayman a good investment?

It has depreciated 26% against its $51,400 list price. Values are up 12.4% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $15,000 to $82,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Porsche Cayman have sold?

Shifty has 69 public sales of the Porsche Cayman on file. The earliest was on Oct 11, 2023.

What is the most expensive Porsche Cayman sold?

The highest public sale on file is $82,000, on Dec 29, 2023, with 69,065 mi.

What has a Porsche Cayman sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $32,599Aug 30, 2026black · 65,000 mi
  • $26,250Aug 29, 2026Guards Red · 85,000 mi
  • $30,063Aug 24, 2026Grey · 58,350 mi

About the 2009 Porsche Cayman

The 987.2 Cayman represents Porsche's mid-engine masterpiece at its most accessible, yet many enthusiasts argue it's the purest driving experience in the lineup. Launched for 2009 with the direct-injection 2.9-liter flat-six producing 265 horsepower, this generation fixed the intermediate shaft bearing issues that plagued earlier models. The mid-engine layout delivers sublime balance that even the 911 can't match, with telepathic steering and chassis dynamics that reward precision. While positioned as the 'entry-level' model, the base Cayman's 5.4-second 0-60 sprint and involving six-speed manual made it a giant-killer on twisty roads. Clean examples are increasingly sought after as collectors recognize what Porsche insiders always knew: the Cayman's architecture is fundamentally superior for pure handling. Values have stabilized, making well-maintained examples attractive entry points into serious Porsche ownership.

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