Best Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Year to Buy
There is no single best Porsche 911 Carrera 4S year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 177 verified sales, the 2020 is the most affordable at $120,207. The 1997 trades most often (79 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 2.9 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 4 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 21, 2026. Methodology
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 911 Carrera 4S | $120,207 | 100% | 13 | 53 |
| 1998 911 Carrera 4S | $200,511 | 2.8× | 25 | 5 |
| 1997 911 Carrera 4S | $214,029 | 2.9× | 79 | 5 |
| 1996 911 Carrera 4S | $159,582 | 2.2× | 60 | 4 |
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.
Which 911 Carrera 4S year is appreciating right now?
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Best Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Porsche 911 Carrera 4S year to buy?
There is no single best Porsche 911 Carrera 4S year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 177 verified sales, the 2020 is the most affordable at $120,207. The 1997 trades most often (79 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 2.9 times 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 year is the cheapest?
The 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $120,207. The most valuable is the 1997, at $214,029.
Which Porsche 911 Carrera 4S year holds its value best?
The 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is now worth 2.9 times its original MSRP of $73,000, 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 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is worth from $120,207 to $214,029 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 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.