These Are the Cheapest New and Used Porsches On Sale Today
Affordability is relative, but there are more cheap Porsche sports cars and SUVs out there than you might think.
Porsche ownership has never been for the faint of wallet, but things have gotten out of hand of late. The recently refreshed 911 GT3, for example, carries a starting MSRP that’s roughly $40,000 more than last year’s model. Even the base Panamera now starts north of $100,000.
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But that doesn’t mean that Porsche ownership is totally out of reach for Porsche enthusiasts of more moderate means. Here are the most accessible new and used sports cars, coupes, four-doors, and SUVs you can buy.
Cheapest Porsches: New Models
2025 Porsche 718 Cayman | Base Price: $74,795
The Cayman is set to go all-electric next year alongside the Boxster, but the 2025 model remains a mid-engine, internal combustion affair. The base car is outfitted with a 2.0-liter turbo flat-four that generates 300 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels by way of either a six-speed manual gearbox or a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission, the latter of which enables a sprint 60 mph in 4.1 seconds.
The 718 Cayman provides delightfully nimble handling, but we’ll note for the record that the base model feels a bit down on power, and the chassis tuning favors safe, predictable understeer at the limit.
Opting for an open-top driving experience will set you back at least $2,000 more, but the base 718 models remain the most accessible Porsche sports car on sale today.
2025 Porsche Macan | Base Price: $64,895
For 2025, the Porsche Macan compact SUV gets an all-electric powertrain, like future versions of the 718 twins. But an internal combustion version will be sold alongside the electric Macan, motivated by a 2.0-liter turbo I-4 engine that makes 261 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.
Paired with the standard seven-speed automatic transmission, the base model reaches 60 mph in 5.6 seconds and is one of the best-handling vehicles in its segment. But as we noted in our review, the base model is a compromise. The entry-level engine doesn’t deliver the kind of responsiveness we typically expect from the brand, and the base Macan’s limited feature set makes it seem like a poor value.
2025 Porsche Cayenne | Base Price: $86,695
While we wouldn’t call $87,000 cheap, even by 2024 standards, the fact remains that the base 2025 Porsche Cayenne undercuts the starting MSRPs for the current Panamera and Taycan base models by five figures.
The third-generation Porsche Cayenne benefited from significant updates for 2024, including revised styling, updated powertrains and suspension, and improved tech. The base model is equipped with a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 that offers up 348 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard, allowing the base Cayenne to reach 60 mph in 5.7 seconds.
Base Cayenne models also provide more cargo room than E-Hybrid models, offering 27.2 cubic feet with the rear seats up and 60.3 cubic feet with those seats down, while those figures are reduced to 22.1/55.1 on Cayenne E-Hybrid and Cayenne S E-Hybrid, and 21.9/54.9 on the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid.
Cheapest Porsches: Used Models
1997–2006 Porsche 911
Produced from 1999 to 2005, the 996 sparked controversy right out of the gate. While the unconventional look of its headlights was polarizing for some, the brand-new platform (the first in 35 years of 911 production) and the switch from air- to water-cooled engines caused a bigger stir.
Time has been kind to the 996, though. Today, sought-after high-performance models like the GT2 and GT3 can demand six-figure sums on the secondhand market not only because of their rarity but also for their relative simplicity and the unadulterated driving experience they offer. And while garden-variety 996s like the Carrera and Carrera S don’t provide the kind of grunt you’ll get from a GT model, they do offer the same sort of wonderfully communicative hydraulic steering and that distinctive flat-six wail.
The 996 Carrera dishes out between 296 and 316 horsepower from a naturally aspirated 3.4- or 3.6-liter flat-six engine, depending on model year, and can still be had for less than the cost of a new GR Corolla. 996 911 Turbos will set you back significantly more but offer significantly more power in the form of a boosted 3.6-liter flat-six that delivers 415 horsepower and a 0–60 sprint of roughly four seconds.
2004–2012 Porsche Boxster/Cayman
Debuting in 2005, the second-generation Boxster and its newly unveiled hardtop counterpart ditched the “fried egg” headlights found on the 986-generation cars in favor of a more traditional design, but the improvements went much deeper than minor aesthetic revisions. Along with its more modern interior, the 987’s flat-six engine grew from 2.7 liters to as much as 3.4 liters by 2009.
Power also increased during this time, while the addition of the seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission to the options sheet in 2008 offered substantial improvements in both drivability and performance. By the end of the 987’s production run in 2012, these were legitimately quick mid-engine cars that were still much more affordable than the 911s of the day. We liked it so much, we gave the 320-hp Cayman S our Best Driver’s Car award in 2009, while the 2011 Cayman R takes things a step further with track-focused tuning.
Early 987 models do suffer from IMS bearing issues, but these problems were rectified in 2009, and there are a number of IMS aftermarket fixes that are relatively affordable (especially compared to an engine rebuild due to IMS failure). Even better, find one with the IMS fix already done. A well-kept 987 can now be had for less than the cost of a new economy car, making these some of the most affordable modern-era Porsche sports cars available today.
2009–2016 Porsche Panamera
While you’ll have to part with more than $100,000 to get into a new Panamera of any specification, the original examples of Porsche’s front-engine luxury hatchback can be had for a fraction of that price.
We noted the first-gen Panamera is a big, fast grand tourer with poise that meets the expectations of the badge. All models are outfitted with a seven-speed PDK dual clutch. Both the entry-level Panamera S and all-wheel-drive Panamera 4S are equipped with a 4.8-liter naturally aspirated V-8 making 400 hp and 369 lb-ft.
The Panamera Turbo elevates those output figures to 500 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, which is enough grunt to reach 60 mph from a standstill in less than four seconds, yet solid examples are readily available for under $25,000 on the secondhand market.
1975–1976 Porsche 912E
Air-cooled 911s are generally the realm of well-heeled enthusiasts in this day and age, but the 912E is a notable exception. Produced for just two model years, 1975 and 1976, the 912E was created to fill the vacant entry-level spot left by the discontinuation of the 914. Power was provided not by a flat-six but by a Volkswagen-sourced 2.0-liter four-cylinder “Type 4” mill producing a decidedly underwhelming 90 horsepower, resulting in a leisurely trot to 60 mph in 9.7 seconds. Nevertheless, it can still get you into the rarified air-cooled 911 club for less than the cost of a Nissan Rogue.
1978–1995 Porsche 928
Introduced in 1977, the Porsche 928 2+2 grand tourer was originally designed as a replacement for the 911, but the two sports cars remained on Porsche’s roster together until the 928 went out of production in 1995.
Early models are equipped with either a five-speed dogleg manual gearbox or a three-speed automatic; a four-speed automatic was introduced in 1983. Power came from an all-aluminum, SOHC 4.5-liter V-8 producing 219 horsepower in North American specification. Paired with the five-speed, the 1982 Porsche 928 was a good for a 0–60 sprint in an estimated 6.8 seconds on its way to a top speed of 140 mph.
For 1980, the V-8 was reworked to displace 4.7 liters, and output bumped up to 229 horsepower. The V-8 benefited from another significant update in 1985 that resulted in a 48-valve, 5.0-liter iteration of the engine that offered 288 horsepower and 302 lb-ft of torque. By the end of its production run in 1995, the V-8 in the 928 GTS had grown to 5.4 liters and dished out 345 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque.
Although the engine received several updates over the years, the 928’s architecture remained largely unchanged over its 18-year production run, with designers instead choosing to focus on “the powertrain, tweaks to the suspension, rearrangement of options and packaging, and cosmetic adjustments.” But as Porsche’s proposed flagship, the 928 came out of the gate with a focus on luxury grand touring, offering a spacious cabin and posh accoutrements rather than the relatively spartan appointments found in the 911s of the day.
Despite this, the 928 is one of the most affordable Porsche sports cars out there today. While the rare 928 GTS still commands a hefty sum on the secondhand market, nicely preserved early 928s can often be found for under $20,000.
2003–2010 Porsche Cayenne
While some enthusiasts considered Porsche’s first SUV sacrilegious when it made its debut in 2002, the Porsche Cayenne’s success paved the way for the 911 S/Ts and Taycan Turbo GTs of today.
Despite sharing a platform with the Volkswagen Touareg, the original Cayenne wore distinctive Porsche design traits, and it was fast: The Cayenne S had a 350-horsepower 4.5-liter V-8, while the Cayenne Turbo's 450 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque made it the most powerful SUV on sale at the time. Both models featured four-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission, while an optional air-spring suspension provided it 4.5 inches of ride height change from its lowest to highest settings.
In 2005, Porsche added a base model equipped with a 247-hp 3.2-liter V-6 and could be optioned with a six-speed manual gearbox. A diesel-powered model joined the roster in 2009, offering 237 hp and 410 lb-ft from a 3.0-liter V-6, and by the end of the first-generation SUV’s production run in 2010, the Cayenne Turbo S offered up 542 horsepower 553 lb-ft of torque. That was enough to get this full-size SUV from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds on its way to a 174-mph top speed, but today you can find numerous examples on the secondhand market for less than the price of a new Subaru Forester.
1983–1991 Porsche 944
Produced from 1982 to 1991, the 944 is a front engine 2+2 that shares its basic architecture with the 924 (which replaced the 912E as Porsche’s entry-level model in 1976).
Available in coupe or cabriolet body styles, the 944 featured a variety of inline-four engines over its nine-year production run, and they were paired with either a five-speed manual gearbox or a three-speed automatic. Early U.S.-spec models were equipped with 2.5-liter mill that produced 143 horsepower. Turbo and Turbo S models greatly benefited from forced induction, offering as much as 247 horsepower by the end of the 944’s production run. In 1989, Porsche also introduced the 944 S2, which featured aggressive flared fenders and a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated mill—the largest inline-four engine in production at the time—that produced 208 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque.
“From the excellent weight distribution, which earned it handling accolades when new, to the nostalgic traits of German build quality—evident even in the soft click when you close a door—that simply aren't found in newer Porsches, the 944 is a reminder of a special period in Porsche's history,” we noted back in 2017.
Today, even the top-tier 944 S2 and 944 Turbo S models are available for a relative pittance; driver-quality examples rarely crest $25,000.
Cheapest Porsches: New and Used Models
- 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman | Base Price: $74,795
- 2025 Porsche Macan | Base Price: $64,895
- 2025 Porsche Cayenne | Base Price: $86,695
- 1997–2006 Porsche 911
- 2004–2012 Porsche Boxster / Cayman
- 2009–2016 Porsche Panamera
- 1975–1976 Porsche 912E
- 1978–1995 Porsche 928
- 2003–2010 Porsche Cayenne
- 1983–1991 Porsche 944
