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2020 Porsche 718 Boxster Trims Comparison

2020 718 Boxster trim level differences

The 2020 718 Boxster is a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive soft-top convertible sports car available in four trims: base, T, S and Spyder. The Cayman hardtop coupe is covered in separate reviews. The base 718 Boxster and Boxster T come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 300 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. The Boxster S comes with a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 350 hp and 309 lb-ft of torque. The 718 Spyder uses a 4.0-liter flat-six engine that produces 414 hp and 309 lb-ft. All Boxsters come standard with a six-speed manual transmission — a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic is optional. Standard highlight features include:

Base
Starts you off with:

  • Sport exhaust with single center tailpipe
  • Black brake calipers
  • Xenon headlights and LED running lights
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Automatic climate control
  • Rearview camera
  • Six-way adjustable seats (power recline; manual height and slide)
  • Partial leather upholstery
  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • Two USB ports
  • Eight-speaker audio system

The T adds to that with:

  • Two centrally mounted exhaust tips
  • Variable-damping sport suspension lowered 20 mm
  • Torque vectoring
  • Sport Chrono package

From there, the Boxster S adds the more powerful 2.5-liter engine, red brake calipers and dual exhaust pipes pushed out toward the corners, but not much in the way of standard equipment.

Available options for the base, T and S include:

  • Carbon-ceramic brakes
  • LED headlights
  • Auto-dimming mirrors
  • Heated seats and a heated steering wheel
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Upgraded Bose or Burmester sound system
  • Apple CarPlay compatibility

Safety options include:

  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a safe following distance)
  • Forward collision warning and mitigation (issues alerts in the event of a collision)
  • Blind-spot monitoring (warns the driver of vehicles that may be difficult to see)

For a full review of the topped-out Spyder, check out our separate review. Porsche also provides seemingly endless ways to customize the 718 Boxster's interior and exterior, from wheel style to the soft top's color to custom body paint.

Which 2020 718 Boxster trim does Edmunds recommend?

While the price of a 718 Boxster can add up quickly, we like the fact that Porsche offers almost all of its options across the trim levels. So we'd recommend the base 718 Boxster. It's not as visceral as the six-cylinder Spyder, but it's nearly half the price and is still thrilling to drive. With the money you save, you can opt for those color-matching seat belts you've always wanted.

Compare 2020 718 Boxster trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
Vehicle
718 Boxster Base
718 Boxster T
718 Boxster S
718 Boxster Spyder
Vehicle
Base
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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T
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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S
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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Spyder
4.0L 6cyl 6M
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
optional
optional
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
optional
optional
optional
Not Available
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
Not Available
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather/cloth
leather
leather/alcantara
Heated seats
optional
optional
optional
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
optional
Not Available
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Finland/Sweden
Finland/Sweden
Finland/Sweden
Germany
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm
350 hp @ 6,500 rpm
414 hp @ 7,600 rpm
Engine torque
280 lb-ft @ 1,950 rpm
280 lb-ft @ 1,950 rpm
309 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm
309 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.5 l
4.0 l
Engine configuration
flat 4
flat 4
flat 4
flat 6
Transmission
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Tire size
235/45R18 (FRONT) 265/45R18 (REAR)
235/35R20 (FRONT) 265/35R20 (REAR)
235/40R19 (FRONT) 265/40R19 (REAR)
245/35R20 (FRONT) 295/30R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in (Front) 18 X 9.5-in (Rear)
20 X 8.0-in (Front) 20 X 10.0-in (Rear)
19 X 8.0-in (Front) 19 X 10.0-in (Rear)
20 X 8.5-in (Front) 20 X 11.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 26 / 22 MPG
20 / 26 / 22 MPG
19 / 24 / 21 MPG
16 / 23 / 19 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.2 gal.
14.2 gal.
16.9 gal.
16.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
284 / 369 miles
284 / 369 miles
321 / 406 miles
270 / 389 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
37.5 ft.
Curb weight
3,021 lb.
3,058 lb.
3,072 lb.
3,206 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
78.5 in.
78.5 in.
78.5 in.
78.6 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
71.0 in.
Height
50.4 in.
50.4 in.
50.4 in.
49.6 in.
Length
172.4 in.
172.4 in.
172.4 in.
174.5 in.
Wheelbase
97.4 in.
97.4 in.
97.4 in.
97.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
9.6 cu. ft.
9.6 cu. ft.
9.6 cu. ft.
9.4 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
Front Leg Room
Front Shoulder Room
Rear Head Room
Rear Leg Room
Rear Shoulder Room
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$72,010
$70,476
$73,030
Not Available
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.96
$0.94
$0.97
Not Available
Depreciation
$17,274
$16,192
$16,008
Not Available
Financing
$7,403
$6,998
$8,236
Not Available
Taxes & Fees
$2,908
$2,759
$3,216
Not Available
Fuel
$14,917
$14,917
$15,618
Not Available
Insurance
$4,805
$4,805
$5,198
Not Available
Maintenance
$14,429
$14,531
$14,480
Not Available
Repairs
$10,274
$10,274
$10,274
Not Available
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black/Chalk, leather
Black, leather
Black/Luxor Beige, leather
Graphite Blue/Chalk w/Sport-Tex Seat Centers, leather/cloth
Agate Grey, leather
Bordeaux Red, leather
Black/Bordeaux Red, leather
Espresso/Cognac, premium leather
Graphite Blue, leather
Black/Dark Silver, leather/cloth
Espresso, premium leather
Black/GT Silver w/Sport-Tex Seat Centers, leather/cloth
Black/Lizard Green w/Sport-Tex Seat Centers, leather/cloth
Black/Guards Red w/Sport-Tex Seat Centers, leather/cloth
Black/Racing Yellow w/Sport-Tex Seat Centers, leather/cloth
Black w/Sport-Tex Seat Centers, leather/cloth
Black/Chalk, leather
Black, leather
Black/Luxor Beige, leather
Graphite Blue/Chalk w/Sport-Tex Seat Centers, leather/cloth
Agate Grey, leather
Bordeaux Red, leather
Black/Bordeaux Red, leather
Espresso/Cognac, premium leather
Graphite Blue, leather
Black/Dark Silver, leather/cloth
Espresso, premium leather
Black w/Silver Stitching, leather/alcantara
Black w/Yellow Stitching, leather/alcantara
Black, leather/alcantara
Black w/Red Stitching, leather/alcantara
Spyder Classic, leather/alcantara
Exterior
Agate Grey Metallic
Carmine Red
Night Blue Metallic
Lava Orange
Exterior Paint to Sample Non-Metallic
Dolomite Silver Metallic
Aventurine Green Metallic
Chalk
Miami Blue
Gentian Blue Metallic
Black
GT Silver Metallic
Carrara White Metallic
Racing Yellow
White
Guards Red
Jet Black Metallic
Exterior Paint to Sample Metallic
Miami Blue
Black
GT Silver Metallic
Lava Orange
Carrara White Metallic
Racing Yellow
White
Guards Red
Jet Black Metallic
Agate Grey Metallic
Carmine Red
Night Blue Metallic
Lava Orange
Exterior Paint to Sample Non-Metallic
Dolomite Silver Metallic
Aventurine Green Metallic
Chalk
Miami Blue
Gentian Blue Metallic
Black
GT Silver Metallic
Carrara White Metallic
Racing Yellow
White
Guards Red
Jet Black Metallic
Exterior Paint to Sample Metallic
Chalk
Miami Blue
Gentian Blue Metallic
Black
GT Silver Metallic
Carrara White Metallic
Racing Yellow
White
Guards Red