2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997.1) Market Value & Price History
The 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997.1) has a current market value of $44,979 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 54 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2016 between $30,000 and $43,500. Based on US sales through Sep 28, 2026. 6 have sold in the past 12 months, and 27 are listed for sale from $35,895 to $60,349. The median sale price is up 7% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 54 verified auction sales for the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997.1), latest sale Sep 28, 2026. Value as of Oct 12, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 11, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997.1) Price History
The median 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997.1) sold for $41,200 in 2026, against $35,000 in 2020. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $41,200 | 5 |
| 2025 | $38,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $31,625 | 12 |
| 2023 | $31,375 | 8 |
| 2022 | $45,250 | 12 |
| 2021 | $46,000 | 3 |
| 2020 | $35,000 | 5 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997.1) Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | $48,772 | 24,000 mi | — |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $26,250 | 123,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 17, 2026 | $38,000 | 59,000 mi | — |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $41,500 | 92,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 12, 2026 | $41,200 | 100,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 23, 2025 | $29,500 | 73,400 mi | Manual |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $40,000 | 38,000 mi | — |
| Jul 29, 2025 | $37,000 | 79,000 mi | — |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $52,000 | 60,000 mi | — |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $45,250 | 52,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 7, 2025 | $20,500 | 113,500 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $30,500 | 61,000 mi | — |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $28,500 | 47,100 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $25,250 | 117,000 mi | — |
| Aug 10, 2024 | $23,750 | 244,000 mi | Automatic |
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How much is a 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997.1) worth?
A 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997.1) is worth approximately $44,979 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 54 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 28, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $30,000 and $43,500; the full verified range is $14,000 to $63,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997.1) cost new?
The 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997.1) carried an original MSRP of $81,400. Verified examples now trade around $44,979.
How much has the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997.1) depreciated?
The 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997.1) is worth about 45% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $81,400, and verified examples now trade around $44,979. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997.1) sell per year?
6 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 54 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997.1) sales in total.
Are 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997.1) sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997.1) sale price is up 7% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997.1)?
DriveIndex lists 27 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997.1) for sale, priced from $35,895 to $60,349 (last checked Oct 11, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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