Best Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe Year to Buy
There is no single best Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 297 verified sales, the 2002 is the most affordable at $41,374. The 2003 trades most often (45 verified sales). The 2018 has held its value best, now worth 120% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 14 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 19, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 14 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $153,573 | 112% | 6 · too few to rank | 25 |
| 2022 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $136,961 | 110% | 3 · too few to rank | 7 |
| 2021 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $130,317 | 107% | 7 · too few to rank | 12 |
| 2018 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $126,750 | 120% | 11 | 8 |
| 2017 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $116,518 | 111% | 17 | 22 |
| 2015 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $102,796 | 97% | 10 | 12 |
| 2014 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $80,816 | 77% | 17 | 11 |
| 2013 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $89,502 | 85% | 14 | 11 |
| 2012 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $101,501 | 101% | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 2011 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $91,040 | 96% | 14 | 5 |
| 2010 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $108,350 | 117% | 12 | 5 |
| 2009 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $47,644 | 52% | 17 | 9 |
| 2008 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $73,250 | 81% | 19 | 10 |
| 2007 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $49,985 | 58% | 22 | 8 |
| 2006 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $78,644 | 91% | 18 | 10 |
| 2005 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $47,493 | 57% | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 2004 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $81,918 | 98% | 30 | 8 |
| 2003 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $52,633 | 63% | 45 | 13 |
| 2002 911 Carrera 4S Coupe | $41,374 | 52% | 26 | 8 |
Value today is DriveIndex's current value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe year to buy?
There is no single best Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 297 verified sales, the 2002 is the most affordable at $41,374. The 2003 trades most often (45 verified sales). The 2018 has held its value best, now worth 120% of its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its value today, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe year is the cheapest?
The 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $41,374. The most valuable is the 2018, at $126,750.
Which Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe year holds its value best?
The 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe is now worth 120% of its original MSRP of $105,300, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe worth?
Depending on the model year, a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe is worth from $41,374 to $126,750 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth today and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating right now is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.