Buying a new Porsche 911 is now $40,000 more expensive than it was five years ago

The Porsche 911 has never been cheap, but in 2026 it has become a rolling reminder of how quickly car prices are climbing.

Between tariffs, inflation, and an industry still recalibrating after years of disruption, the era of gentle year-to-year price bumps is effectively over.

Even by luxury standards, the latest increases feel aggressive.

And nowhere is that more obvious than Stuttgart’s most iconic sports car.

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Blowing past the $100,000 barrier

The 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six, producing 388 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque.

It accelerates from 0-60 mph in about 3.9 seconds, reaching a top speed of roughly 183 mph.

Inside, the Carrera combines modern digital tech with traditional Porsche design and high-quality materials, while offering extensive customization options.

Although it remains the entry point to the 911 range, rising prices now put the starting MSRP at around $137,850, which is a full $8,000 more than at launch.

Look back five years to 2020, and the contrast is even starker: the 911 started at $98,750, the last time it dipped below the six-figure mark.

In half a decade, Porsche has blown past the $100,000 barrier, and landed a full $40,000 higher.

And that’s just for the base Carrera.

More expensive models, like the Carrera S, will cost you even more, although it’s also more powerful than ever before.

The Porsche 911 isn’t alone in its upward march

The BMW M3 has climbed from roughly $70,000 in 2020 to well over $80,000 today.

This is probably why this Florida man decided to restore his old M3 with Temu car parts instead of getting a new one.

Ford’s Mustang Shelby GT500 made a similar jump, from the low-$70k range to north of $80,000.

Even the once-‘affordable’ Toyota Land Cruiser has returned to the US market at around $55,000, which is far from its old pricing roots.

Electric cars haven’t escaped either.

The Tesla Model S has gone from about $80,000 in 2020 to nearly $95,000 today, although you can get a used one for a lot less.

Meanwhile, the Ford F-150 Lightning launched with a sub-$40,000 promise, which feels like ancient history these days.

Whether it’s luxury SUVs, sports sedans or EVs, almost everything has drifted sharply upward.

This has also impacted the prices in the used car market, with affordable used cars being increasingly difficult to find.

With Porsche likely to reveal 2027 pricing in just a couple of months, the price is likely only going to go up.

If the past five years are any indication, the idea of a ‘cheap’ 911 may soon feel as nostalgic as air-cooled engines and manual windows.

History of the Porsche 911

1964: The Porsche 911 debuted as the Porsche 901, although the name was quickly changed

1974: The legendary 911 Turbo (930) debuted, bringing turbocharging and supercar performance to the lineup

1989: The 911 gains modern tech such as all-wheel drive, ABS, power steering, and optional automatic transmission

1998: The 911 switched to water-cooled engines for better performance and emissions compliance, although it was a controversial decision

2011: Larger, lighter, and more advanced, the 991 introduced electric power steering, and later embraced turbocharging across most of the Carrera range

2019: The current 992 era sharpened performance and technology further with digital interiors, while keeping the 911’s classic design intact

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