You can't go wrong buying a Porsche 911. Superlative handling, steering and acceleration make it rewarding to drive, yet it's also comfortable and easy to use every day. A 911 isn't cheap, but Porsche's expansive lineup and endless customization options can help get you the exact 911 you want.Read full review
If you were to create a hall of fame for sports cars, it's a certainty that the Porsche 911 would be in it. Beloved by owners worldwide, the 911 has provided superlative performance, style and refinement for decades. The current generation also has a seemingly endless lineup of models and customization options. Whether you want a track-focused machine or a powerful grand tourer, Porsche has you covered.
Edmunds Expert Rating
edmunds TESTED
by the Edmunds Experts
Very Good
7.5
out of 10
We drove the 2025 Porsche 911 on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.
Driving experience
9.1/10
How does it drive? We tested the base 911 Carrera coupe. At the Edmunds test track, it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds and sprinted past the quarter mile in 11.7 seconds. Launch control makes it easy, and the Carrera had no problem with repeated runs at our test track. The eight-speed dual-clutch automatic is quick but smooth, and it's smart enough to generally be in the right gear when needed. If you prefer to shift with a clutch, Porsche still offers a manual in the Carrera T.
As impressive as the acceleration is, it's the 911's steering, braking and handling that make it a standout sports car. The 911's rear-engine layout gives it unique handling that helps with traction because there's always weight over the rear axle. The steering is responsive and offers excellent feedback from the road. The 911's brakes are strong and capable of helping the 911 make shorter panic stops than most cars on the road today.
The 911's ride quality is on the firmer side for this class, but it's never punishing. Rivals with smoother rides sacrifice some performance for that comfort. The 911 is available with lots of driver aids, too. While few aids are standard, what's available works well.
Comfort
6.6/10
How comfortable is it? The 911 Carrera is the sort of sports car you can drive daily without undue stress on your spine. The seats are well padded and supportive, though the base sport seats don't offer much adjustment. The adaptive suspension is comfortable and compliant, especially given how well the car handles.
Want to take your baby along for a ride? The car seat anchors are easy to find, but that's about the only good thing we can say. The lack of rear seat room means installing a child safety seat is very difficult. (The same goes for getting a child in or out.) If you really need a vehicle for family duty, the Panamera, Cayenne and Macan are obviously better suited.
The 911 isn't the quietest coupe on the street, though wind and road noise is well dampened. You always hear the growl from Porsche's flat-six engine, and our car's optional sport exhaust was never overly loud or obnoxious.
In-cabin tech
8.4/10
How’s the tech? The 911 includes both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Both can connect your phone wirelessly. We noticed some connectivity issues, though nothing persisted for long. There are USB-C ports for speedy charging. The digital instrument cluster can display gauges or a navigation map, and the latter can integrate turn-by-turn directions from Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Storage & cargo
3.9/10
How’s storage and cargo? Because the engine occupies the rear half of the car, cargo space is restricted to a 4.6-cubic-foot bin under the hood. It's large enough for two soft-sided carry-on bags but not much else. You can use the rear seating area for additional storage, but getting stuff in and out requires an awkward stoop and a tight squeeze. There's also not a lot of space for your personal items. The cupholders, pockets and bins are all small, so pack accordingly. Few sport coupes offer great storage, but at least rivals like the Mercedes-AMG GT and Aston Martin Vantage offer hatches with decent storage areas.
Value
7/10
Is it a good value? A 911's base price is just a starting point. Porsche makes available a seemingly endless number of options, from driver aids to paint colors. That can be a good or bad thing depending on your point of view. Having to pay extra for, say, adaptive cruise control just seems greedy on Porsche's part. But the automaker does allow customers lots of personalization potential. Our Carrera coupe test car had tight build quality and no obvious flaws. The 911 isn't the most premium car in its class, but fit and finish is as good as anything out there.
Porsche includes a four-year/50,000-mile basic and powertrain warranty, which is the average for this class. It also includes four years/50,000 miles of roadside assistance.
MPG
3/10
How’s the fuel economy? The base 911 Carrera coupe, which is what we tested, has an EPA-combined fuel economy estimate of 21 mpg. We've had no problem hitting those figures in our testing. That's better than most rivals, even ones that also use six-cylinder power.
X factor
10/10
The base Carrera proves that the 911 is fun and entertaining, no matter what spec you're in. Porsche makes more expensive and more powerful variants that will yield quicker lap times, but the standard Carrera is all the sports car most people need for the street or a racetrack. Few cars at any price point can compete with the 911 when it comes to feel and engagement. The design might not have changed all that much over the years, but you won't mistake it for anything else.
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2025 Porsche 911 GT3 with Touring Package pricing in Ashburn, VA
Big discounts meet ultra-thin supply here, with the Edmunds Suggested Price about $15,700 below MSRP even though there are only 7 new 2025 Porsche 911s showing nationwide.
Shoppers are paying less than sticker. The average deal is about 9% off MSRP across the model line. The best value play looks like the Targa 4 GTS at roughly 9.7% off, while trims like the Carrera S and GT3 RS show much smaller percentage savings.
Inventory is extremely tight for new vehicles. With only 7 new cars nationally, supply is scarce and many trims show zero listed units, while the Carrera S has the most at 4. If you want a specific build, move fast and be ready to reserve a VIN before it lands.
There are no general customer rebates and no special APR offers to sweeten the deal. The good news is the used market is much deeper, with 398 used 911s nationwide starting around $154,000 for a used car.
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2025 Porsche 911 trim level differences
The 2025 Porsche 911 is offered as a coupe, a convertible, and a Targa that has a power-retractable roof panel that splits the difference between a coupe and a convertible. Compare the 2025 Porsche 911 trim levels in-depth.
Which 911 trim does Edmunds recommend?
We could just say, "Buy a 911," and leave it at that. There's a 911 for just about every budget or desire, and that's before you start to factor in all of the neat customization options. But if we had to pick just one, we'd go with the much improved Carrera GTS. Its new hybrid powertrain blasts it to 60 mph quicker than the high-performance GT3 model, and it offers plenty of comfort and lots of standard and optional performance upgrades.
Competitors to consider
The 911 is an amazing luxury sports car, but it's expensive. For not much more than the base 911 Carrera, you can get a BMW M8 coupe or the new Mercedes-Benz AMG GT coupe. Both are larger and more comfortable. Other alternatives to the 911 are the Chevrolet Corvette, including the new 1,064-hp Corvette ZR1, Aston Martin Vantage and McLaren Artura.
Edmunds spotlight: The refreshed 2025 Porsche 911
Porsche has given the 2025 911 a significant update. All models receive reworked front and rear styling. Most of the revisions help improve aerodynamics and engine cooling. Inside, the instrument panel is now a completely digital unit that's configurable. Porsche also repositioned some controls for easier reach such as the engine start button and gear selector stalk. But the big news is the GTS' new hybrid powertrain. It still has a turbocharged flat-six engine but it's paired with hybrid componentry to significantly improve performance. It cranks out 532 horsepower, which is 59 hp more than the outgoing GTS. The base Carrera's engine also gets updated but only receives a small power bump from 379 hp to 388 hp. Finally, Porsche has given the top performance versions chassis improvements for better performance and revised the availability of certain features.
The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 911 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.5 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the 911 has 4.8 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Porsche 911. Learn more
Is the Porsche 911 reliable?
To determine whether the Porsche 911 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the 911. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the 911's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more
Is the 2025 Porsche 911 a good car?
There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Porsche 911 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 911 and gave it a 7.5 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 911 is a good car for you. Learn more
How much should I pay for a 2025 Porsche 911?
The least-expensive 2025 Porsche 911 is the 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 with Touring Package 2dr Coupe (4.0L 6cyl 6M). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $222,500.
Other versions include:
GT3 with Touring Package 2dr Coupe (4.0L 6cyl 6M) which starts at $222,500
If you're interested in the Porsche 911, the next question is, which 911 model is right for you? 911 variants include GT3 with Touring Package 2dr Coupe (4.0L 6cyl 6M). For a full list of 911 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more