Porsche 944
1982–1991
Lowest price
US$7,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$17,098
Since 2020 · n=16
Highest price
US$23,944
Since 2020
Sold cars
16
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 16 lots

Based on 16 verified auction results
US$16,750
Market value · recent verified sales
+25.0%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 25.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$16,750
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$16,750
+0%
Market scores
51
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1987
−US$5,162-30%14 with · 12 without · high confidence
Sunroof / glass roof
+US$1,991+12%7 with · 20 without · med confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Porsche 944 has gained ground steadily over the past twelve months, with the median transaction price now sitting at $16,750—a notable 25 percent year-over-year jump. This upward momentum signals sustained collector interest, though the HOLD signal suggests the market is pausing to absorb recent gains rather than accelerating further.
With sixteen sales tracked over the period and fifteen transactions in the trailing twelve months, liquidity remains moderate. That sample size provides meaningful visibility into pricing trends, though the moderate transaction frequency means buyers and sellers should expect deliberate search timelines rather than rapid deal closure.
The 944 occupies the stable modern classic category, a tier that reflects its role as an accessible entry point to Porsche ownership and collecting. Moderate desirability keeps the car from the top echelon, but the collectibility score of five maintains its standing as a legitimate collector vehicle rather than a commodity used car.
The average mileage on transacted examples sits at just under 60,000 miles, indicating that buyers are gravitating toward lower-mileage specimens and preserving cars rather than driving them hard. This aligns with the modern classic classification, where condition and original miles carry outsized weight in pricing.
The three- and five-year projections hold the current median flat at $16,750, suggesting the market expects consolidation around present levels. The 25 percent appreciation of the past year has positioned the 944 at a natural equilibrium; further upside will depend on whether broader interest in affordable Porsches continues to deepen or stabilizes at current enthusiasm.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$16,750
- Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked28
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared28 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months16
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$15,556
- Avg Mileage at Sale59,483 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$7,500 – US$23,944
- Total Sales Tracked16
Recent sales
Showing latest 16US$23,444
Bring a Trailer · 15 Jul 2026
23,000 mi
Guards Red · 5-speed manual
US$12,250
Bring a Trailer · 9 Jul 2026
5-speed manual
US$18,850
Bring a Trailer · 7 Jul 2026
Guards Red · 5-speed manual
US$11,000
Bring a Trailer · 3 Jul 2026
Guards Red · 5-speed manual
US$20,500
Bring a Trailer · 1 Jul 2026
Alpine White · manual
US$9,200
cars-and-bids · 27 May 2026
63,500 mi
Guards Red · 5-speed manual
US$16,750
Bring a Trailer · 26 May 2026
Platinum Metallic · 5-speed manual
US$18,000
Bring a Trailer · 24 May 2026
5-Speed
US$17,445
Bring a Trailer · 23 May 2026
Satin Black Metallic · 5-Speed Manual
US$23,944
Bring a Trailer · 18 May 2026
40,000 mi
Guards Red · 5-speed manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.