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911 997 vs 991 compared
A live, side-by-side comparison of the Porsche 911 997 (2004–12) and 991 (2012–19): asking prices, how many are for sale, how fast they sell, and which holds value. Built from 6,687 listings, updated daily.
| 911 997 | 911 991 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2004–12 | 2012–19 |
| Cooling | Water-cooled | Water-cooled |
| Median asking | $67,997 | $129,995 |
| Typical range | $51,999–$89,991 | $97,900–$179,988 |
| For sale now | 836 | 1,395 |
| Median days listed | 58 | 49 |
| Past year | -9% | +3% |
Carrera S spec & market, head to head
| 997 Carrera S | 991 Carrera S | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.8L NA flat-6 | 3.8L NA / 3.0L twin-turbo flat-6 |
| Power | 355 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5s | 4.1s |
| Top speed | 182 mph | 188 mph |
| Weight | ~3,131 lb | ~3,186 lb |
| Drivetrain | RWD / AWD | RWD / AWD |
| Transmission | 6-spd manual / Tiptronic S · PDK (997.2) | 7-spd manual / PDK |
| Live market · updated 2026-08-01 | ||
| Median ask | $61,995 | $96,991 |
| For sale now | 365 | 249 |
| Median days listed | 57 | 38 |
| Value per 10k mi | -6.5% | -4.6% |
997 Carrera S: 997.2 (2009+) 385 hp, DFI, PDK — the sorted one. · 991 Carrera S: 991.2 (2017+) 3.0 twin-turbo made 420 hp.
Which should you buy?
The 997 is the more affordable way in at a median of $67,997, about $61,998 less than the 991 ($129,995). There are more 991s for sale (1,395 vs 836), so it is the easier one to shop. Over the past year, the 997 has moved -9% and the 991 +3%, so the 991 has held its value better recently.
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