1997 Porsche Boxster Market Value & Price History
The 1997 Porsche Boxster has a current market value of $15,939 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 103 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2007 between $13,000 and $18,500. Based on US sales through Sep 11, 2026. 13 have sold in the past 12 months, and 7 are listed for sale from $11,495 to $23,050. The median sale price is up 19.2% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 103 verified auction sales for the 1997 Porsche Boxster, latest sale Sep 11, 2026. Value as of Oct 12, 2026. Methodology
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1997 Porsche Boxster Price History
The median 1997 Porsche Boxster sold for $15,986 in 2026, against $12,650 in 2013. 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 | $15,986 | 11 |
| 2025 | $13,501 | 13 |
| 2024 | $14,375 | 12 |
| 2023 | $15,750 | 15 |
| 2022 | $17,000 | 15 |
| 2021 | $19,750 | 14 |
| 2019 | $14,175 | 6 |
| 2018 | $11,000 | 3 |
| 2017 | $14,300 | 3 |
| 2014 | $11,000 | 3 |
| 2013 | $12,650 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1997 Porsche Boxster Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | $15,500 | 49,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $17,500 | 29,900 mi | Manual |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $16,986 | 9,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $15,986 | 23,000 mi | — |
| Jul 23, 2026 | $13,500 | 41,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $13,250 | 34,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 23, 2026 | $19,150 | 45,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $16,100 | 54,000 mi | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $11,396 | 29,700 mi | Manual |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $16,585 | 14,800 mi | Manual |
| Jan 21, 2026 | $11,600 | 58,000 mi | — |
| Nov 6, 2025 | $15,550 | 43,000 mi | — |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $13,501 | 30,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $10,095 | 107,000 mi | — |
| Oct 7, 2025 | $11,025 | 48,000 mi | — |
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How much is a 1997 Porsche Boxster worth?
A 1997 Porsche Boxster is worth approximately $15,939 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 103 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 11, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $13,000 and $18,500; the full verified range is $10,090 to $42,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1997 Porsche Boxster cost new?
The 1997 Porsche Boxster carried an original MSRP of $39,980. Verified examples now trade around $15,939.
How much has the 1997 Porsche Boxster depreciated?
The 1997 Porsche Boxster is worth about 60% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $39,980, and verified examples now trade around $15,939. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1997 Porsche Boxster sell per year?
13 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 103 1997 Porsche Boxster sales in total.
Are 1997 Porsche Boxster sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1997 Porsche Boxster sale price is up 19.2% 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 1997 Porsche Boxster?
DriveIndex lists 7 1997 Porsche Boxster for sale, priced from $11,495 to $23,050 (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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