Last month, Porsche said it would be increasing prices of new cars by up to 2.9%, depending on the model. This move comes as a result of the Trump administration’s tariffs. Porschealready increased prices at least twice in 2025, and this latest price hike is now evident in the staggering starting price of the 911. The base 911 now begins at $135,500, and that increases to $137,850 once you add the expensive destination charge of $2,350. In roughly half a decade, the cheapest 911 has seen prices rise by around $40,000.
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Iconic Sports Car, Epic Price
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Before this latest price increase, the base 911 had a starting price of $134,650, including the destination charge. It’s now $3,200 pricier, representing a 2.4% increase, which is within the range Porsche promised last month. Other 911 variants have been affected by the price jump, too.
The mid-range Carrera S now costs $158,550 including destination, up by $4,500 (+2.9%), while the Carrera 4 GTS costs an eye-watering $191,650, up by $5,300 (+2.8%). If you want the breathtakingly quick 911 Turbo S, it will set you back $272,650—the same variant cost $217,550 back in 2023. To be fair, the Turbo S justifies its hefty price for 2026 somewhat, as it has a new T-Hybrid powertrain that produces combined outputs of 701 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque.
Going back to the base 911 for a second, this model started at just below $100,000 back in 2020. In roughly half a decade, it’s $40,000 more expensive.
Is The Base 911 Still Worth It?
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The cheapest Porsche 911 still has a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine that produces 388 hp. It’ll reach 60 mph in 3.9 seconds without any options. This is still a remarkably well-rounded sports car that thrills on a twisty road but is compliant enough to work as a daily driver. But it’s impossible to look past the performance cars you can get for less money.
The base Chevrolet Corvette starts at $70,000, almost exactly half the price of the cheapest 911, yet packs a 495-hp V8. For just $117,700, you can drive off in the Corvette Z06 with its monster of a flat plane crank V8, which makes 670 hp. In performance and drama, it’s in a clear league above the base 911.
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The Mercedes-AMG GT 55 has a 469-hp V8 and starts at $138,150, around the same as the base 911. It’s slightly quicker to 60, sounds better, and is a lot more luxurious. After some Italian flair? The Maserati GranTurismo starts at $145,000 and has almost 100 horses more than the 911.
The 911 is still the benchmark, but it’s becoming more and more challenging to find a rational reason to spend so much more on one.
