Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Porsche is more than just a car manufacturer. To many enthusiasts, it is a brand that represents a way of life. Its back catalog of road and race cars is virtually unmatched in the automotive industry, and its new models are as popular as ever, too. Most high-end luxury and sports vehicles suffer from serious depreciation in the first few years, but many Porsche models manage to buck this trend, with some limited-edition models actually going up in value.To see how the 'regular' models fared after five years of ownership, we consulted pricing data and marketplace trend info from CarEdge, Kelley Blue Book, and AutoTempest. This gave us better insight into actual sales figures, and we selected five of the most popular Porsche vehicles to analyze just how they performed. It turns out that the more traditional models, especially ones with manual transmissions and naturally aspirated engines, are the ones that outperformed the rest.AdvertisementAdvertisementFactors like body type and specific trim levels were also very influential on used values. Depreciation figures are based across several trims within each model range and exclude limited-edition or extremely rare offerings to prevent skewing the data.Porsche 911PorscheView the 3 images of this gallery on the original article5-year Depreciation: Approximately 15%The Porsche 911 has been the backbone of the brand ever since its introduction in 1963. The difference between the first and current model couldn't be starker, but that engaging Porsche driving feel and trademark rear-engined handling balance is still there.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhile the rare and exclusive offerings like the GT3 RS, Dakar, and Sport Classic tend to be depreciation-proof, even the base trims retain their value better than almost any other sports car on the market.Recent price hikes have also pushed more buyers to look at the nearly-new market, and seeing as each 911 generation is more evolution than revolution, there is a lot of value to be had in buying used. Of the regular models, the hardtop manual cars are usually the ones to retain their value best.Porsche 718 Boxster/CaymanPorscheView the 3 images of this gallery on the original article5-year Depreciation: Approximately 25.1%Finally discontinued after many years of promising to do so, there are still some factory fresh Porsche Boxster (and Cayman) models at dealers. The inherently balanced mid-engined layout and price saving over the 911 created some headaches for Porsche over the years, and it went to great lengths to maintain the model hierarchy by artificially limiting the Boxster's outputs for years.AdvertisementAdvertisementBut cars like the Cayman GT4 RS, and Boxster Spyder were just as quick as their 911 counterparts, with more agile handling to boot. The base four cylinder models were less coveted, but even these have retained their values better than almost any other sports car.However if low depreciation is high on your list of priorities, then a manual transmission six-cylinder variant, like the GTS 4.0, is the safest bet. Including the limited-edition models would skew the overall depreciation results, so as with the 911, we have excluded these models here.Porsche MacanPorscheView the 3 images of this gallery on the original article5-year Depreciation: Approximately 40.1%AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Macan has been around for years, and while its basic underpinnings are shared with Audi SUVs, Porsche engineers worked their magic on the chassis and suspension to make it the best-handling and most engaging vehicle in its class.The range includes everything form a four-cylinder entry-level model to the twin-turbo V6 GTS, and on average a five-year-old example will retain 60% of its original value. That may not sound particularly impressive, compared to the 911 and Boxster/Cayman, it is still above average for a luxury SUV.Porsche CayennePorscheView the 3 images of this gallery on the original article5-year Depreciation: Approximately 47%AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Cayenne, along with the 996 generation 911 helped save Porsche from the brink of financial collapse. Now in its third generation, the Cayenne continues to be a strong seller and it retains its position as the most dynamically capable SUV in its class. Thanks to powerful V6, V8 and hybrid offerings, the Cayenne is also sports car quick in a straight line.Thanks to a high initial purchase price, and the prospect of higher long-term maintenance costs, used models tend to depreciate faster than the smaller Macan. Most luxury SUVs lose around 50% of their value over five years, so the Cayenne performs well within its segment.Porsche TaycanPorscheView the 3 images of this gallery on the original article5-year Depreciation: Approximately 55% to 60%AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Taycan was Porsche's first all-electric model, and while it offers pulverizing performance and some of the most advanced electric architecture around, the uncertainty surrounding EVs and some very capable and less pricey rivals have dampened enthusiasm for this particular offering. The rapid evolution of EV tech, and new buyer incentives that don't apply to the used market all contribute to a retained value that can be as low as 40% after five years.This is not unique to the Taycan, and while most Porsches tend to be pricey even as used cars, this capable and luxurious EV offers a far more attainable entry point into Porsche ownership. Porsche's 8-year/100,000-mile high-voltage battery warranty would still apply to these models, and maintenance costs tend to be lower for EVs thanks to fewer moving parts.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Jun 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the Features section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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