If you didn’t know the automaker once sold diesel-powered SUVs in the U.S., don’t feel out of the loop. Most drivers didn’t notice, either. Porsche quietly offered diesel versions of the Cayenne from 2013 to 2016, a time when European automakers were still trying to convince Americans that compression ignition wasn’t just for heavy-duty pickups. The experiment didn’t last long. Dieselgate broke open in 2015 and the oil-burning Cayenne was gone shortly after.

As a result, they’ve become a rare sight on U.S. roads, even though they were excellent at what they did: effortless torque, long legs between fill-ups, and towing grunt you don’t usually associate with a Porsche badge.

Which brings us to this: a 2014 Porsche Cayenne Diesel currently up for grabs on Bring a Trailer, and as of this writing, it’s sitting at just $11,000 with only a few hours left

And there’s no reserve.

This particular Cayenne is finished in “Meteor Gray Metallic” over black leather and is pretty well optioned for the year. According to the Bring a Trailer listing, it’s got the Premium Package Plus, Bose audio, heated and ventilated front seats, and a locking center differential for good measure.

Under the hood sits the 3.0L turbocharged V6 diesel, rated at 240 horsepower and a stump-pulling 406 lb-ft of torque.

With an eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic, it’s a long-haul cruiser that can also tow a trailer without breaking a sweat.

It’s not fresh off the lot (the odometer reads 168,000 miles) but the seller points out several recent maintenance items

A new battery, rear main seal, oil cooler seals, and fuel shutoff valve in early 2025, plus a new serpentine belt in 2023.

The Carfax is clean, showing no accidents and a healthy 51 service records over its life. The seller also emphasized that there are no signs of leaks and that the cooling system “works perfectly,” responding promptly and confidently to bidder questions about potential issues.

Why diesel Porsche Cayennes sell for a fraction of their original price

The steep discounts we’re seeing on diesel Cayennes come down to a mix of perception, mileage, and long-term costs.

The Dieselgate scandal still hangs over Volkswagen Group’s engines, including the 3.0L V6 used in these Porsches, souring demand in a country that never fully embraced diesel SUVs to begin with.

Most examples on the market today also have high mileage, like this one with 168,000 miles, which narrows the pool of buyers willing to gamble on an aging German luxury vehicle.

On top of that, parts and maintenance for a Porsche (especially one with complex emissions systems) can get expensive, and shoppers factor that risk into their bids.

All of it adds up to a simple reality: original MSRP stops mattering after a decade, and the market now values these Cayennes on their practicality and condition, not their badge or price tag when new.

For a luxury Porsche SUV that cost more than $75K new, a hammer price anywhere south of $15,000 seems like a bit of a steal

But let’s get clear on its current market.

Most Cayenne diesels trade anywhere from less than $10,000 to the high-$20,000 range. By the way, it’s about the same for its sibling hybrid version. There’s a 2012 that just sold for $12,500 on BaT last month.

In any case, at the current number, you’re looking at roughly 15 cents on the dollar compared to its original MSRP. That’s not depreciation; that’s automotive clearance pricing.

Of course, used cars (even ones with Porsche crests on the hood) are ultimately worth only what someone’s willing to pay at a given moment

And right now, the Bring a Trailer crowd seems cool on this diesel-powered oddball. Whether that changes before the auction clock hits zero remains to be seen. But one thing’s certain: if this Cayenne Diesel closes anywhere near where it stands now, someone’s about to get a whole lot of Porsche for pocket change.