Best Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Year to Buy
There is no single best Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 178 verified sales, the 2005 is the most affordable at $49,741. The 2006 trades most often (52 verified sales). The 2014 has held its value best, now worth 81% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 8 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 17, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 8 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | $133,327 | 102% | 4 · too few to rank | 11 |
| 2020 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | $132,354 | 105% | 7 · too few to rank | 35 |
| 2019 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | $95,260 | 81% | 3 · too few to rank | 8 |
| 2017 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | $93,495 | 80% | 11 | 18 |
| 2016 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | $54,000 | — | 1 · too few to rank | 6 |
| 2015 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | $60,325 | 55% | 2 · too few to rank | 13 |
| 2014 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | $89,700 | 81% | 10 | 13 |
| 2013 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | $71,892 | 65% | 19 | 18 |
| 2012 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | $81,923 | 74% | 9 · too few to rank | 18 |
| 2011 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | $49,425 | 52% | 2 · too few to rank | 13 |
| 2010 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | $52,688 | 55% | 4 · too few to rank | 4 |
| 2009 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | $61,942 | 65% | 13 | 14 |
| 2008 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | $65,846 | 69% | 12 | 13 |
| 2007 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | $55,074 | 60% | 16 | 13 |
| 2006 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | $53,150 | 59% | 52 | 40 |
| 2005 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | $49,741 | 58% | 12 | 9 |
| 1998 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | $401,000 | 5.5× | 1 · too few to rank | — |
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 S Cabriolet year is appreciating right now?
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Best Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet year to buy?
There is no single best Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 178 verified sales, the 2005 is the most affordable at $49,741. The 2006 trades most often (52 verified sales). The 2014 has held its value best, now worth 81% 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 S Cabriolet year is the cheapest?
The 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $49,741. The most valuable is the 2017, at $93,495.
Which Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet year holds its value best?
The 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is now worth 81% of its original MSRP of $110,200, 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 S Cabriolet worth?
Depending on the model year, a Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is worth from $49,741 to $93,495 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 S Cabriolet 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.