# Porsche Cayman (981) Market Intelligence

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

### Overview
- **Make:** Porsche
- **Model:** Cayman
- **Generation:** 981
- **Production Years:** 2013–2016
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/cayman/981
- **Data as of:** October 17, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-17T21:41:27.637Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 10 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 4 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 76 completed transactions (3 non-factory builds excluded)
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $58,499 – $209,995

## Factory Specifications
- **Vehicle Model:** Porsche Cayman (981)
- **Production:** ~45,000 total 981 Cayman units built worldwide
- **Engine:** Naturally aspirated 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:** Coupe
- **Steering:** Electric assist
- **Generation window:** 2013-2016

## Active Live Auctions
- **2014 Porsche Cayman S** | Current Bid: $41,000 | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Bozeman, Montana 59715 | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2014-porsche-cayman-s-0869f6ed)
- **2016 Porsche Cayman GT4** | Current Bid: $65,000 | Venue: Cars & Bids | Location: Hahira, GA | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2016-porsche-cayman-gt4-3f88145d)
- **2016 Porsche Cayman** | Current Bid: $25,000 | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Los Altos, California 94022 | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2016-porsche-cayman-b9d9e7ab)
- **2016 Porsche Cayman GT4** | Current Bid: $82,981 | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Neptune, New Jersey 07753 | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2016-porsche-cayman-gt4-3a97ac82)

## Verified Live Inventory
- **2014 Porsche Cayman S** (2014) | Asking: $41,000 | 38,000 mi | automatic | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Bozeman, Montana 59715 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2014-porsche-cayman-s-0869f6ed)
- **2016 Porsche Cayman GT4** (2016) | Asking: $65,000 | 55,500 mi | manual | Venue: Cars & Bids | Location: Hahira, GA | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2016-porsche-cayman-gt4-3f88145d)
- **2016 Porsche Cayman** (2016) | Asking: $25,000 | 16,000 mi | manual | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Los Altos, California 94022 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2016-porsche-cayman-b9d9e7ab)
- **2016 Porsche Cayman GT4** (2016) | Asking: $82,981 | 194 mi | manual | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Neptune, New Jersey 07753 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2016-porsche-cayman-gt4-3a97ac82)
- **2016 Porsche Cayman** (2016) | Asking: $58,499 | 13,093 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2016-porsche-cayman-2a508f95)
- **2014 Porsche Cayman S** (2014) | Asking: $58,991 | 43,043 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: 9155 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80215 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2014-porsche-cayman-s-0d55f18c)
- **2014 Porsche Cayman S** (2014) | Asking: $59,991 | 43,044 mi | Transmission N/A | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Lakewood, CO 80215 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2014-porsche-cayman-s-5ca9632d)
- **2016 Porsche Cayman GT4** (2016) | Asking: $118,852 | 8,427 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: 18101 Burt Street, Omaha, NE 68022 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2016-porsche-cayman-gt4-7cbc8990)
- **2016 Porsche Cayman GT4** (2016) | Asking: $125,393 | 20,336 mi | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: 12910 N. Broadway Extension, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2016-porsche-cayman-gt4-109866d7)
- **2016 Porsche Cayman GT4** (2016) | Asking: $209,995 | Mileage N/A | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Zionsville, IN 46077 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2016-porsche-cayman-gt4-0c5bf310)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 84 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | GT4 (981) | Manual | 19,000 mi | $116,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 14, 2026 | S (981) | Tiptronic | 43,580 mi | $46,000 | PCARMARKET |
| Oct 12, 2026 | S (981) | Manual | 87,500 mi | $50,000 | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 7, 2026 | GTS (981) | Tiptronic | 27,400 mi | $64,574 | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 6, 2026 | S (981) | Tiptronic | 44,400 mi | $39,750 | Cars & Bids |

## 12-Month Median Sold Price by Variant
| Variant | Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| S (981) | 28 | $53,862 |
| GT4 (981) | 22 | $109,750 |
| GTS (981) | 8 | $61,750 |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 76 completed transactions (8 non-factory builds excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 178 since 2023

## Frequently Asked Questions

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

Price depends on the variant. Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout: Cayman S $53,862; Cayman GT4 $109,750; Cayman GTS $61,750. Current verified live asking prices range from $58,499 to $209,995.

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

As of October 17, 2026, there are 10 verified Porsche Cayman (981) examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout, including 4 active live auctions with open bidding.

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

GarageScout recorded 76 sales of the Porsche Cayman (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 Cayman (981) cars sell?

Of the 76 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 51 on Bring a Trailer, 18 on Cars & Bids and 7 on PCARMARKET.

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

GarageScout's Porsche Cayman (981) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, RM Sotheby's 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/cayman/982), [987](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/cayman/987)
- **981 variants:** [Cayman (981)](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/cayman/981/cayman-981), [Cayman GT4 (981)](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/cayman/981/cayman-gt4-981), [Cayman GT4 Clubsport](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/cayman/981/cayman-gt4-clubsport), [Cayman GTS (981)](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/cayman/981/cayman-gts-981), [Cayman S (981)](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/cayman/981/cayman-s-981)
- **Model:** [All Porsche Cayman markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/cayman)
- **Make:** [All Porsche markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche)

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