2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Convertible Trims Comparison

718 Boxster
The base Boxster comes reasonably well equipped with:

• Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (300 horsepower, 280 lb-ft of torque)
• 18-inch alloy wheels with summer performance tires
• Power-operated fabric convertible top
• Pop-up rear spoiler
• Heated mirrors
• Xenon headlights
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Auto-dimming mirrors
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Heated front seats with power backrest adjustment
• Partial leather upholstery
• 7-inch touchscreen
• Six-speaker audio system
• Apple CarPlay smartphone integration

718 Boxster Style Edition
The Style Edition trim lives up to its name with curated paint colors and unique design elements. Other upgrades include:

• 20-inch wheels
• Unique exterior trim and badging and graphics
• Contrasting interior trim and stitching
• Heated steering wheel
• Illuminated doorsill guards

718 Boxster S
The Boxster S is similar to the base model but increases the performance quotient with:

• Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (350 hp, 309 lb-ft)
• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Dual exhaust outlets

718 Boxster GTS 4.0
The GTS 4.0 is where we start getting interested since it's the first model with the better engine. It enhances the experience with:

• Naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six-cylinder engine (394 hp, 309 lb-ft of torque or 317 lb-ft with the PDK)
• 20-inch wheels
• Upgraded brakes
• Variable-damping sport suspension lowered 20 millimeters
• Limited-slip differential and torque vectoring (can enhance traction and agility when accelerating or cornering)
• Sport Chrono package
• Sport seats
• Sport steering wheel wrapped in synthetic suede
• Sport exhaust system
• GTS-specific trim details
• Upgraded sport seats

718 Boxster Spyder RS
The Spyder RS is the top performer. It loses some comfort and luxury features such as heated seats and traditional interior door handles (replaced with a nylon strap) but adds:

• Flat-six engine sourced from the Porsche 911 GT3 (493 hp, 331 lb-ft)
• Adjustable sport suspension lowered 30 mm
• High-performance summer tires
• Full bucket sport seats
• Spyder-specific trim and styling details
• Manually operated lightweight convertible top
• Navigation system

Porsche also offers a long list of appearance, performance and technology options, making it easy to personalize your 718 Boxster. Significant upgrades to consider include:

• LED headlights
• Ventilated seats
• Upgraded Bose or Burmester sound system
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Boxster and the car in front)
• Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)