# Porsche Boxster Spyder (981) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Porsche Boxster Spyder (981).

### Overview
- **Make:** Porsche
- **Model:** Boxster
- **Generation:** 981
- **Production Years:** 2016
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/boxster/981/boxster-spyder-981
- **Data as of:** October 19, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-19T20:03:00.000Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 3 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 1 live auction with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 10 completed transactions
- **12-Month Median Sold Price:** $114,000
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $139,995 – $159,294
- **Current Live Asking Median:** $149,645

## Factory Specifications
- **Vehicle Model:** Porsche Boxster (981)
- **Production:** ~55,000 total 981 Boxster units built worldwide
- **Engine:** Naturally aspirated water-cooled flat-six (2.7L, 3.4L, or 3.8L)
- **Layout:** Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
- **Transmission:** 6-speed manual or 7-speed PDK
- **Body style:** Convertible
- **Steering:** Electric assist
- **Generation window:** 2013-2016

## Active Live Auctions
- **2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: Broad Arrow Auctions | Location: Las Vegas, NV | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2016-porsche-boxster-spyder-7bb9ba79)

## Verified Live Inventory
- **2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder** (2016) | Asking: N/A | 7,192 mi | manual | Venue: Broad Arrow Auctions | Location: Las Vegas, NV | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2016-porsche-boxster-spyder-7bb9ba79)
- **2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder** (2016) | Asking: $139,995 | 7,167 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Glen Cove NY | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2016-porsche-boxster-spyder-75bce132)
- **2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder** (2016) | Asking: $159,294 | 6,374 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: 2300 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2016-porsche-boxster-spyder-f14ddf84)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 14 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Spyder (981) | Manual | 19,500 mi | $109,981 | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Spyder (981) | Manual | 18,000 mi | $142,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Spyder (981) | Manual | 20,170 mi | $125,499 | Dealer inventory |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Spyder (981) | Manual | 75,006 mi | $91,990 | Dealer inventory |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Spyder (981) | Manual | 13,800 mi | $125,981 | Cars & Bids |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 10 completed transactions (4 non-factory builds excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 19 since 2023
- **Interquartile Range (Middle 50%):** $107,370 – $121,236
- **Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR):** -4.3% (from the median of the first 3 sales)

| Calendar Year | Completed Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | $118,500 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Porsche Boxster Spyder (981)?

Based on 10 benchmark sales recorded over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, the median sale price for the Porsche Boxster Spyder (981) is $114,000. Current verified live asking prices range from $139,995 to $159,294 (median asking price: $149,645).

### How many Porsche Boxster Spyder (981) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 19, 2026, there are 3 verified Porsche Boxster Spyder (981) examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout, including 1 active live auction with open bidding.

### How many Porsche Boxster Spyder (981) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 10 sales of the Porsche Boxster Spyder (981) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### What does a Porsche Boxster Spyder (981) sell for by model year?

Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout, for model years with 3 or more sales: 2016 $114,000 (10 sales).

### Where do Porsche Boxster Spyder (981) cars sell?

Of the 10 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 5 on Bring a Trailer, 3 on Cars & Bids, 1 on duPont REGISTRY Live and 1 on PCARMARKET.

### Where does GarageScout's Porsche Boxster Spyder (981) market data come from?

GarageScout's Porsche Boxster Spyder (981) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, PCARMARKET, Broad Arrow Auctions, duPont REGISTRY Live and dealer inventories. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **Generations:** [981](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/boxster/981), [982](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/boxster/982), [986](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/boxster/986), [987](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/boxster/987)
- **981 variants:** [Boxster (981)](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/boxster/981/boxster-981), [Boxster Black Edition (981)](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/boxster/981/boxster-black-edition-981), [Boxster GTS (981)](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/boxster/981/boxster-gts-981), [Boxster S (981)](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/boxster/981/boxster-s-981)
- **Model:** [All Porsche Boxster markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/boxster)
- **Make:** [All Porsche markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche)

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