Best Porsche Cayenne Year to Buy
There is no single best Porsche Cayenne year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 151 verified sales, the 2012 is the most affordable at $13,020. The 2016 trades most often (19 verified sales). The 2019 has held its value best, now worth 51% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 5 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 16, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 5 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Porsche Cayenne Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Cayenne | $61,113 | 77% | 9 · too few to rank | 337 |
| 2021 Cayenne | $32,448 | 48% | 8 · too few to rank | 93 |
| 2020 Cayenne | $52,657 | 78% | 9 · too few to rank | 66 |
| 2019 Cayenne | $33,194 | 51% | 14 | 37 |
| 2016 Cayenne | $15,919 | 27% | 19 | 41 |
| 2014 Cayenne | $11,837 | 23% | 9 · too few to rank | 58 |
| 2013 Cayenne | $36,140 | 73% | 8 · too few to rank | 14 |
| 2012 Cayenne | $13,020 | 27% | 14 | 18 |
| 2011 Cayenne | $16,010 | 34% | 12 | 4 |
| 2010 Cayenne | $12,777 | 28% | 9 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 2009 Cayenne | $18,675 | 41% | 17 | 2 |
| 2008 Cayenne | $23,602 | 54% | 8 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 2006 Cayenne | $10,636 | 26% | 9 · too few to rank | — |
| 2005 Cayenne | $14,963 | 36% | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 2004 Cayenne | $16,973 | 41% | 2 · 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.
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Best Porsche Cayenne Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Porsche Cayenne year to buy?
There is no single best Porsche Cayenne year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 151 verified sales, the 2012 is the most affordable at $13,020. The 2016 trades most often (19 verified sales). The 2019 has held its value best, now worth 51% 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 Cayenne year is the cheapest?
The 2012 Porsche Cayenne is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $13,020. The most valuable is the 2019, at $33,194.
Which Porsche Cayenne year holds its value best?
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne is now worth 51% of its original MSRP of $65,700, 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 Cayenne worth?
Depending on the model year, a Porsche Cayenne is worth from $13,020 to $33,194 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 Cayenne 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.