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:
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 |
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Section Title | 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 |
Section Title | 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 |
Section Title | 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) |
Section Title | 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 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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 | - | - | - | - |
Section Title | 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 |
Section Title | 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 |