2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) Market Value & Price History
The 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) has a current market value of $40,777 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 33 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2018 between $36,000 and $44,000. Based on US sales through Oct 7, 2026. 10 have sold in the past 12 months, and 11 are listed for sale from $31,999 to $80,022. The median sale price is up 4.4% over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago.
Data: DriveIndex. 33 verified auction sales for the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1), latest sale Oct 7, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) Specifications
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The 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) left the factory with 355 hp, running 0–60 mph in 4.7 seconds. It carried an original MSRP of $86,300.
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Last checked Oct 11, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) Price History
The median 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) sold for $38,500 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 | $38,500 | 7 |
| 2025 | $41,375 | 4 |
| 2024 | $39,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $39,375 | 6 |
| 2022 | $40,012 | 3 |
| 2020 | $35,000 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | $38,500 | 50,000 mi | — |
| Sep 5, 2026 | $53,760 | 46,785 mi | Manual |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $38,250 | 60,900 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 23, 2026 | $49,250 | 35,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 10, 2026 | $28,750 | 93,400 mi | Manual |
| Apr 11, 2026 | $34,100 | 47,836 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 11, 2026 | $52,800 | 41,864 mi | Manual |
| Dec 28, 2025 | $31,247 | 106,000 mi | — |
| Dec 7, 2025 | $51,500 | 37,000 mi | — |
| Oct 13, 2025 | $45,250 | 87,000 mi | — |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $37,500 | 59,200 mi | Manual |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $37,250 | 71,600 mi | Manual |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $39,000 | 55,400 mi | Manual |
| May 24, 2024 | $41,500 | 81,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 15, 2024 | $27,500 | 99,000 mi | Automatic |
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How much is a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) worth?
A 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) is worth approximately $40,777 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 33 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Oct 7, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $36,000 and $44,000; the full verified range is $27,500 to $53,760. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
What are the factory specs of the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1)?
The 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) left the factory with 355 hp, running 0–60 mph in 4.7 seconds. It carried an original MSRP of $86,300. These figures are independently verified. DriveIndex never estimates specs.
How much did a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) cost new?
The 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) carried an original MSRP of $86,300. Verified examples now trade around $40,777.
How much has the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) depreciated?
The 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) is worth about 53% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $86,300, and verified examples now trade around $40,777. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) sell per year?
10 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 33 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) sales in total.
Are 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) sale price is up 4.4% over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago, 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 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1)?
DriveIndex lists 11 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (997.1) for sale, priced from $31,999 to $80,022 (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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