# Porsche Boxster (981) Market Intelligence

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

### Overview
- **Make:** Porsche
- **Model:** Boxster
- **Generation:** 981
- **Production Years:** 2013–2016
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/boxster/981
- **Data as of:** October 17, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-17T21:42:26.818Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 9 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 5 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 53 completed transactions
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $34,990 – $159,294

## 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: $80,000 | Venue: Cars & Bids | Location: Encinitas, CA | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2016-porsche-boxster-spyder-c2cfec7e)
- **2014 Porsche Boxster S** | Current Bid: $7,500 | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Moonachie, New Jersey 07074 | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2014-porsche-boxster-s-e5604452)
- **2014 Porsche Boxster** | Current Bid: $13,000 | Venue: Cars & Bids | Location: Torrance, CA | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2014-porsche-boxster-df91d838)
- **2014 Porsche Boxster S** | Current Bid: $31,000 | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Saint Charles, Missouri 63303 | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2014-porsche-boxster-s-86b1c629)
- **2013 Porsche Boxster** | Current Bid: $16,300 | Venue: Cars & Bids | Location: Dallas, TX | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2013-porsche-boxster-99f68452)

## Verified Live Inventory
- **2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder** (2016) | Asking: $80,000 | 19,500 mi | manual | Venue: Cars & Bids | Location: Encinitas, CA | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2016-porsche-boxster-spyder-c2cfec7e)
- **2014 Porsche Boxster S** (2014) | Asking: $7,500 | 42,000 mi | automatic | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Moonachie, New Jersey 07074 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2014-porsche-boxster-s-e5604452)
- **2014 Porsche Boxster** (2014) | Asking: $13,000 | 68,600 mi | automatic | Venue: Cars & Bids | Location: Torrance, CA | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2014-porsche-boxster-df91d838)
- **2014 Porsche Boxster S** (2014) | Asking: $31,000 | 9,000 mi | automatic | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Saint Charles, Missouri 63303 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2014-porsche-boxster-s-86b1c629)
- **2013 Porsche Boxster** (2013) | Asking: $16,300 | 147,700 mi | manual | Venue: Cars & Bids | Location: Dallas, TX | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2013-porsche-boxster-99f68452)
- **2014 Porsche Boxster** (2014) | Asking: $34,990 | 65,764 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Sterling, VA 20166 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2014-porsche-boxster-0a60b3dc)
- **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)
- **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)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 64 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | S (981) | Manual | 23,000 mi | $53,500 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Spyder (981) | Manual | 18,000 mi | $142,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 16, 2026 | S (981) | Manual | 35,900 mi | $63,000 | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 15, 2026 | GTS (981) | Tiptronic | 49,600 mi | $70,500 | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 14, 2026 | GTS (981) | Tiptronic | 41,000 mi | $29,250 | Bring a Trailer |

## 12-Month Median Sold Price by Variant
| Variant | Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| S (981) | 19 | $46,500 |
| (981) | 18 | $38,150 |
| Spyder (981) | 9 | $118,000 |
| GTS (981) | 7 | $79,000 |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 53 completed transactions (11 non-factory builds excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 121 since 2023

## Frequently Asked Questions

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

Price depends on the variant. Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout: Boxster S $46,500; Boxster $38,150; Boxster Spyder $118,000; Boxster GTS $79,000. Current verified live asking prices range from $34,990 to $159,294.

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

As of October 17, 2026, there are 9 verified Porsche Boxster (981) examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout, including 5 active live auctions with open bidding.

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

GarageScout recorded 53 sales of the Porsche Boxster (981) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

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

Of the 53 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 35 on Bring a Trailer, 15 on Cars & Bids, 1 on duPont REGISTRY Live, 1 on Mecum and 1 on PCARMARKET.

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

GarageScout's Porsche Boxster (981) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, PCARMARKET, Mecum, Broad Arrow Auctions, 1 other site 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:** [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), [Boxster Spyder (981)](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/boxster/981/boxster-spyder-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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