Best Porsche Boxster Year to Buy
There is no single best Porsche Boxster year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 684 verified sales, the 2003 is the most affordable at $11,537. The 1999 trades most often (128 verified sales). The 2014 has held its value best, now worth 81% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 17 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 21, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 17 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Porsche Boxster Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Boxster | $28,382 | 54% | 9 · too few to rank | 9 |
| 2014 Boxster | $41,638 | 81% | 14 | 12 |
| 2013 Boxster | $35,994 | 73% | 12 | 25 |
| 2012 Boxster | $26,421 | 53% | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 2011 Boxster | $25,820 | 54% | 10 | 9 |
| 2010 Boxster | $34,585 | 73% | 13 | 6 |
| 2009 Boxster | $20,800 | 45% | 10 | 7 |
| 2008 Boxster | $26,900 | 59% | 18 | 9 |
| 2007 Boxster | $20,552 | 45% | 18 | 9 |
| 2006 Boxster | $28,136 | 63% | 45 | 14 |
| 2005 Boxster | $18,884 | 43% | 36 | 26 |
| 2004 Boxster | $16,816 | 39% | 17 | 11 |
| 2003 Boxster | $11,537 | 27% | 21 | 21 |
| 2002 Boxster | $11,650 | 27% | 40 | 18 |
| 2001 Boxster | $15,570 | 37% | 53 | 24 |
| 2000 Boxster | $14,142 | 34% | 89 | 22 |
| 1999 Boxster | $13,353 | 33% | 128 | 17 |
| 1998 Boxster | $17,980 | 44% | 59 | 14 |
| 1997 Boxster | $15,937 | 40% | 88 | 8 |
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.
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Best Porsche Boxster Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Porsche Boxster year to buy?
There is no single best Porsche Boxster year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 684 verified sales, the 2003 is the most affordable at $11,537. The 1999 trades most often (128 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 Boxster year is the cheapest?
The 2003 Porsche Boxster is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $11,537. The most valuable is the 2014, at $41,638.
Which Porsche Boxster year holds its value best?
The 2014 Porsche Boxster is now worth 81% of its original MSRP of $51,400, 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 Boxster worth?
Depending on the model year, a Porsche Boxster is worth from $11,537 to $41,638 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 Boxster 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.