You want the lower price
911 Carrera S (991)
400-420 hp and a manual or PDK, for far less than a 992 Carrera S.
Check first: The hood-latch recall on 2014-2015 cars, the airbag recall on 2016-2017 cars and an over-rev report.
Porsche 991 vs 992: Which 911 Generation Should You Buy?
The short answer
A 991 Carrera S typically sells for $79K against $133K for a 992 Carrera S, and a 991 GT3 for $177K against $257K for a 992 GT3. Buy the 991 for the lower price, and a naturally aspirated Carrera on 2012-2016 cars; buy the 992 for the newer car and more power.
Find your starting point
You want the newer car
911 Carrera S (992)
The current 911, with 443 hp (473 hp from 2025) and a manual offered through 2024.
Check first: Open recalls, above all the wheel bolts on a car with center-lock wheels.
You want a GT3 for less
911 GT3 (991)
A naturally aspirated GT3 for less than a 992, with a manual option on 2018-2019 cars.
Check first: Engine records on 2014-2016 cars and an over-rev report.
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991 vs 992 prices, version by version
Median completed-sale price for each version, with the number of sales behind it.
| Version | 991 | 992 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera S | $79k137 sold | $133k83 sold | 991 $54k less |
| Carrera 4S | $91k89 sold | $130k25 sold | 991 $39k less |
| Carrera GTS | $121k76 sold | $174k36 sold | 991 $53k less |
| Turbo S | $150k57 sold | $249k66 sold | 991 $99k less |
| GT3 | $177k73 sold | $257k58 sold | 991 $80k less |
| GT3 RS | $236k68 sold | $422k58 sold | 991 $186k less |
- Carrera S991 $79k 137 sold992 $133k 83 sold991 $54k less
- Carrera 4S991 $91k 89 sold992 $130k 25 sold991 $39k less
- Carrera GTS991 $121k 76 sold992 $174k 36 sold991 $53k less
- Turbo S991 $150k 57 sold992 $249k 66 sold991 $99k less
- GT3991 $177k 73 sold992 $257k 58 sold991 $80k less
- GT3 RS991 $236k 68 sold992 $422k 58 sold991 $186k less
Specs side by side
| Car | Engine | Power | Body and seats | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Carrera S (991) | 3.8 flat-six (2012-2016), 3.0 twin-turbo flat-six (2017-2019) | 400 hp (3.8), 420 hp (3.0) | Coupe or cabriolet, with small rear seats | 7-speed manual or 7-speed PDK | Rear-wheel drive |
| 911 Carrera S (992) | 3.0 twin-turbo flat-six | 443 hp (2020-2024), 473 hp (2025 on) | Coupe or cabriolet, with small rear seats | 8-speed PDK, or a 7-speed manual from 2020 to 2024 | Rear-wheel drive |
| 911 GT3 (991) | 3.8 flat-six (2014-2016), 4.0 flat-six (2018-2019) | 475 hp (3.8), 500 hp (4.0) | Two-door coupe, two seats | 7-speed PDK only to 2016; PDK or 6-speed manual from 2018 | Rear-wheel drive, with rear-axle steering |
| 911 GT3 (992) | 4.0 flat-six | 502 hp | Two-door coupe, two seats | 7-speed PDK or 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive |
911 Carrera S (991)
- Engine
- 3.8 flat-six (2012-2016), 3.0 twin-turbo flat-six (2017-2019)
- Power
- 400 hp (3.8), 420 hp (3.0)
- Body and seats
- Coupe or cabriolet, with small rear seats
- Gearbox
- 7-speed manual or 7-speed PDK
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
911 Carrera S (992)
- Engine
- 3.0 twin-turbo flat-six
- Power
- 443 hp (2020-2024), 473 hp (2025 on)
- Body and seats
- Coupe or cabriolet, with small rear seats
- Gearbox
- 8-speed PDK, or a 7-speed manual from 2020 to 2024
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
911 GT3 (991)
- Engine
- 3.8 flat-six (2014-2016), 4.0 flat-six (2018-2019)
- Power
- 475 hp (3.8), 500 hp (4.0)
- Body and seats
- Two-door coupe, two seats
- Gearbox
- 7-speed PDK only to 2016; PDK or 6-speed manual from 2018
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive, with rear-axle steering
911 GT3 (992)
- Engine
- 4.0 flat-six
- Power
- 502 hp
- Body and seats
- Two-door coupe, two seats
- Gearbox
- 7-speed PDK or 6-speed manual
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
What separates a good one from a costly one
Prices and recent sales come from our completed-sale data.
Reliability record
- In J.D. Power's 2019 study of three-year-old cars, the 911 was the most dependable vehicle of any kind
What moves the price
- The 2017-2019 turbocharged 991.2 cars sell for about 30% more than the 2012-2016 cars.
- A manual sells for about 25% more than a PDK car of the same year.
- Lower-mileage examples sell for about 25% more than higher-mileage ones of the same year.
- A coupe sells for about 10% more than a cabriolet or Targa of the same year.
Known issues and what they cost
| Issue | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Recalls: the airbag control unit can fail (2016-2017), and the hood may not latch securely (some 2014-2015 cars built from May to September 2014) | Free at a dealer; confirm each was done |
| On a PDK car, both gearbox fluids are due every 12 years or 120,000 miles, so the earliest cars are due now | A PDK fluid service; ask for the records |
| Recall: the passenger seat harness can switch off the passenger airbags (some 2014 cars built in September 2013) | Free at a dealer; confirm it was done |
| PDK cars built from January 24 to August 8, 2013 (up to listed gearbox serial numbers): moisture can condense in the gearbox vent line and get into the gearbox's electrical connector, causing a transmission warning or limp-home mode Check: On a PDK 991 Carrera S built from January 24 to August 8, 2013, ask whether it has ever shown a transmission warning or gone into limp mode. | Porsche's repair procedure addresses the vent line and connector |
| Porsche retrofits an engine-bay heat shield to 2012-2016 Carreras after fires started by objects such as cleaning cloths left on the hot exhaust | A free workshop campaign; confirm it was done |
Walk away if
- The hood-latch recall open on a 2014-2015 car, or the airbag recall on a 2016-2017 car.
- No dealer over-rev report, or one showing the upper ranges (damage has usually occurred).
Recent sales
- 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe36,000 mi, Bring a Trailer, Nov 5, '26$93k
- 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe60,800 mi, Cars & Bids, Oct 29, '26$82k
- 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe27,000 mi, Bring a Trailer, Oct 25, '26$76k
What moves the price
- Lower-mileage examples sell for about 10% more than higher-mileage ones of the same year.
- A manual sells for about the same as a PDK car of the same year.
- A coupe sells for about the same as a cabriolet or Targa of the same year.
Known issues and what they cost
| Issue | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Recalls: center-lock wheel bolts can fracture on cars with center-lock wheels (2021-2024; don't drive it until fixed), the windshield or rear window may not be secured (2020-2024), the rearview camera may go blank (2020-2025) and suspension parts may be under-torqued (2021) Check: Check every recall by VIN, above all the wheel bolts on a 2021-2024 992 with center-lock wheels. | Free at a dealer; confirm each was done |
| Recalls: rear seat belt locking retractors can switch off early (2021 coupe), the dashboard console can break in a crash and disturb the passenger airbag (some 2022-2023 cars), rear seat belt buckle bolts may not be tightened properly (2023), and the low beams can glare at oncoming traffic from a software error (2025) | Free at a dealer; confirm each was done |
| Oil leaks with Porsche repair procedures: on PDK cars (2020 on), several gearbox leaks, such as a damaged housing seal or shaft seal, are repaired by replacing the whole gearbox; and on cars up to 2021, molding flash in the upper oil pan can cut its seals and leak oil from the engine area under hard driving Check: On a 992 Carrera S, look for oil under the engine and gearbox, and ask for records of any leak repairs. | Repair procedures in Porsche bulletins 88/20 and 2118, not recalls; neither gives a cost |
| Some 2020 cars: a Porsche campaign replaced coolant pumps whose seals can leak (327 cars in North America), and another replaced the optional dynamic engine mounts (PADM), which can let in water, work as plain mounts and show a warning Check: On a 2020 992 Carrera S, ask a dealer to confirm by VIN that the coolant pump and engine mount campaigns are done. | Free workshop campaigns at a dealer; confirm they were done |
Walk away if
- A car with any recall still open, above all the center-lock wheel bolts.
- No dealer over-rev report, or one showing the upper ranges (damage has usually occurred).
Recent sales
- 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe12,000 mi, Bring a Trailer, Oct 7, '26$136k
- 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet16,000 mi, Bring a Trailer, Oct 3, '26$125k
- 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe2,000 mi, Bring a Trailer, Aug 29, '26$143k
What moves the price
- The 2018-2019 4.0 cars, the only ones offered with a manual, sell for about 60% more than the 2014-2016 3.8 cars.
- Lower-mileage examples sell for about 20% more than higher-mileage ones of the same year.
- A manual sells for about 15% more than a PDK car of the same year.
Known issues and what they cost
| Issue | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Recall: a loose connecting-rod bolt can break the engine and start a fire (early 2014 cars); the fix was a new engine | Free at a dealer; confirm it was done |
| Faulty valvetrain finger followers can wreck the engine on 2014-2016 cars | Porsche's engine warranty covers it for 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date the car went into service, so the earliest cars are already past it |
| Front-axle lift struts can leak on 2014-2018 cars | A strut replacement, set out in a Porsche service bulletin |
Walk away if
- A 2014 car built from October 2013 to mid-January 2014 with no record of the recall engine replacement.
- A 2014-2016 car past its engine warranty with no record of the finger-follower fix.
- No dealer over-rev report, or one showing the upper ranges (damage has usually occurred).
Recent sales
- 2019 Porsche 911 GT35,811 mi, PCARMARKET, Nov 5, '26$205k
- 2019 Porsche 911 GT32,900 mi, Bring a Trailer, Nov 2, '26$213k
- 2014 Porsche 911 GT325,000 mi, Bring a Trailer, Oct 2, '26$140k
What moves the price
- Lower-mileage examples sell for about the same as higher-mileage ones of the same year.
- A manual sells for about the same as a PDK car of the same year.
Known issues and what they cost
| Issue | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Recalls: a center-lock wheel bolt can fracture (2024; don't drive it until fixed), full bucket seat airbags may deploy when they shouldn't in a crash (2022-2023), the Touring's rear spoiler software (2022-2023) and a lower seat-belt anchor screw (2022) Check: On a 2024 GT3 or GT3 RS with center-lock wheels, confirm the wheel-bolt recall is done; until it is, Porsche says not to drive the car. | Free at a dealer; confirm each was done |
| A rattle from around the oil pump and crank drive of the 4.0 GT engines (992 GT3 and GT3 RS included): Porsche says it has no effect on how the engine runs, and that replacing an engine over it isn't authorized Check: If a 992 GT3 or GT3 RS rattles from around the crank drive, have a Porsche dealer compare it with Porsche's recorded noise before treating it as engine damage. | Nothing to repair, per Porsche's bulletin 147/18; a dealer compares the noise with Porsche's recording |
Walk away if
- A center-lock car with the wheel-bolt recall open.
- No dealer over-rev report, or one showing the upper ranges (damage has usually occurred).
Recent sales
- 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 6-Speed4,500 mi, Bring a Trailer, Sep 25, '26$272k
- 2023 Porsche 911 GT34,700 mi, Cars & Bids, Aug 19, '26$259k
- 2022 Porsche 911 GT37,000 mi, Bring a Trailer, Aug 14, '26$258k
Make a better purchase
Before you buy
Engine: a 2012-2016 991 Carrera S has a naturally aspirated 3.8 (400 hp); from 2017 every Carrera is turbocharged, with 420 hp in the 991 Carrera S and 443 hp in the 992 (473 hp from 2025).
Gearbox: every 991 Carrera S offers a 7-speed manual; on the 992 Carrera S the manual ended after 2024.
Ask for a dealer over-rev report.
The full price ladder
Median completed auction price and the middle 50% of sales. Ranges share one scale; a wider bar means a wider spread of sale prices.
Swipe across for sale counts, trends and mileage →
| Model / version | Median Price | Middle 50% | Sales | 12-mo Trend | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 991 Carrera | $69,019 | $59,000 – $77,750 | 115 | +19.3% | 42,083 |
| 992 Carrera | $127,500 | $111,000 – $151,000 | 61 | -20.8% | 8,974 |
| 991 Carrera S | $79,000 | $69,000 – $96,000 | 137 | +9.6% | 37,723 |
| 992 Carrera S | $132,911 | $120,375 – $146,250 | 83 | +4.0% | 13,692 |
| 991 Carrera 4S | $91,000 | $77,500 – $102,000 | 89 | +4.0% | 36,852 |
| 992 Carrera 4S | $130,000 | $122,000 – $137,000 | 25 | — | 15,097 |
| 991 Carrera GTS | $120,996 | $110,000 – $136,750 | 76 | +10.4% | 27,175 |
| 992 Carrera GTS | $174,250 | $159,500 – $193,375 | 36 | — | 6,065 |
| 991 Turbo | $118,000 | $100,001 – $147,000 | 73 | -27.3% | 31,606 |
| 992 Turbo | $238,500 | $219,000 – $310,250 | 42 | — | 4,739 |
| 991 Turbo S | $150,000 | $124,000 – $176,000 | 57 | — | 22,886 |
| 992 Turbo S | $249,000 | $229,250 – $283,375 | 66 | — | 6,290 |
| 991 GT3 | $177,000 | $137,500 – $213,000 | 73 | +26.2% | 16,194 |
| 992 GT3 | $257,000 | $243,125 – $274,250 | 58 | +7.7% | 4,268 |
| 991 GT3 RS | $235,500 | $207,500 – $257,000 | 68 | +5.1% | 10,195 |
| 992 GT3 RS | $421,500 | $386,250 – $477,500 | 58 | +9.3% | 2,016 |
| 991 GT2 RS | $603,388 | $497,025 – $736,940 | 56 | +25.7% | 3,986 |
Questions, answered.
- Is the 992 worth the premium over the 991?
- If you want the newest car and the most power, yes. If you want a naturally aspirated engine for far less, the 2012-2016 991.1 Carrera has one; every GT3 has one too, at a higher price. A 991 Carrera S typically sells for $79K in our data, against $133K for a 992 Carrera S.
- How much cheaper is the 991 than the 992?
- A 991 Carrera S typically sells for $79K in our data, against $133K for a 992 Carrera S. The 991 GT3 typically sells for $177K and the 992 GT3 $257K. The gap is just as wide on Turbos: a 991 Turbo S typically sells for $150K and a 992 Turbo S $249K.
- Is the 991 GT3 a good investment?
- Manual cars, including the 991.2 GT3 Touring, are the most sought after: in our data a manual 991 GT3 sells for well above a PDK car. The 991 GT3 typically sells for $177K across both. Read the engine records on a 2014-2016 car first.
- Which 991 should I buy?
- Choose by engine: the 2012-2016 991.1 Carrera S has a naturally aspirated 3.8 (400 hp), and the 2017-2019 991.2 a 3.0 twin-turbo (420 hp); both offer a manual or PDK. 991 Carrera S cars typically sell for $79K across both phases in our data. For track use, look at the 991 GT3 or GT3 RS.
- Will the 992 depreciate?
- So far, not much in our data: over the last 12 months the 992 Carrera S moved +4.0% and the 992 GT3 +7.7%. Values of a current model can still fall as more cars come up for sale.
Methodology
Based on 1,173 completed North American auction sales from the last 2 years on the online auctions and auction houses we track, priced in US or Canadian dollars. Sales in other currencies are left out, since their prices carry other taxes and duties, and so are fixed-price listings, which record an asking price. Canadian prices are converted to USD. Each price is the median sale, the way our valuations work, and typical ranges show the middle half of sales (25th–75th percentile). The sample is refreshed regularly. A change in the cars sold can change the median without any individual car gaining or losing value.
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