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2025 Porsche 718 Boxster Trims Comparison

Which 2025 718 Boxster trim does Edmunds recommend?

If you're going to splurge on a Porsche convertible, you might as well spend a bit more to get the big engine. The Boxster GTS 4.0 starts at about $15,000 more than the Boxster S, but we think the extra expense is well worth it. You'll enjoy more power and a throatier sound from the six-cylinder engine, in addition to beefier brakes, a stiffer and lower-riding suspension, and a torque-vectoring limited-slip differential. These features enhance both performance and the driving experience, which is what this car is all about.

2025 718 Boxster trim level differences

The 2025 718 Boxster roadster is available in five trim levels: the base Boxster, Boxster Style Edition, Boxster S, Boxster GTS 4.0 and top-of-the-line Boxster Spyder RS. All come standard with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, which Porsche calls PDK. All models except the Spyder RS are available with a six-speed manual as a no-cost option. Feature highlights include:

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. But there's more to the GTS 4.0 than just a better engine:

  • 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 warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

Pricing

Edmunds suggests you pay
$73,626
Prices based on sales in TX thru 7/14/25
Final assembly in Germany

Compare 2025 718 Boxster trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
San Antonio, TX
Vehicle
718 Boxster Base
718 Boxster Style Edition
718 Boxster S
718 Boxster GTS 4.0
718 Boxster Spyder RS
Vehicle
Base
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
Starting MSRP
$76,895
Avg Price Paid
$73,626
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Style Edition
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
Starting MSRP
$83,295
Avg Price Paid
$79,746
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S
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
Starting MSRP
$88,895
Avg Price Paid
$85,290
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Spyder RS
4.0L 6cyl 7AM
Starting MSRP
$167,495
Avg Price Paid
$165,349
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Section Title

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
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
394 hp @ 7,000 rpm
493 hp @ 8,400 rpm
Engine torque
280 lb-ft @ 1,950 rpm
280 lb-ft @ 1,950 rpm
309 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm
317 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm
331 lb-ft @ 6,250 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.5 l
4.0 l
4.0 l
Engine configuration
flat 4
flat 4
flat 4
flat 6
flat 6
Transmission
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
Tire size
235/45R18 (FRONT) 265/45R18 (REAR)
235/35R20 (FRONT) 265/35R20 (REAR)
235/40R19 (FRONT) 265/40R19 (REAR)
235/35R20 (FRONT) 265/35R20 (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 10.5-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
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
21 / 27 / 24 MPG
21 / 27 / 24 MPG
19 / 25 / 22 MPG
19 / 24 / 21 MPG
14 / 19 / 16 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.3 gal.
14.3 gal.
16.9 gal.
16.9 gal.
16.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
300 / 386 miles
300 / 386 miles
321 / 422 miles
321 / 406 miles
237 / 321 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
37.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,097 lb.
3,097 lb.
3,148 lb.
3,241 lb.
3,214 lb.
Ground Clearance
4.4 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
78.5 in.
78.5 in.
78.5 in.
78.5 in.
78.5 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
71.7 in.
Height
50.4 in.
50.4 in.
50.0 in.
50.1 in.
49.3 in.
Length
172.4 in.
172.4 in.
172.4 in.
172.9 in.
173.9 in.
Wheelbase
97.4 in.
97.4 in.
97.4 in.
97.4 in.
97.7 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
9.7 cu. ft.
9.7 cu. ft.
9.7 cu. ft.
9.7 cu. ft.
8.6 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

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$98,003
$104,710
$112,093
Not Available
Not Available
Average Cost Per Mile
$1.31
$1.4
$1.49
Not Available
Not Available
Depreciation
$43,195
$48,085
$52,453
Not Available
Not Available
Financing
$15,788
$16,704
$18,186
Not Available
Not Available
Taxes & Fees
$5,628
$5,935
$6,432
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel
$11,747
$11,747
$12,817
Not Available
Not Available
Insurance
$9,111
$9,599
$9,599
Not Available
Not Available
Maintenance
$9,285
$9,391
$9,357
Not Available
Not Available
Repairs
$3,249
$3,249
$3,249
Not Available
Not Available
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black/Chalk, leather
Black, leather
Agate Grey, leather
Bordeaux Red, leather
Graphite Blue, leather
Black/Bordeaux Red, leather
Black/Chalk, leather
Black, leather
Bordeaux Red, leather
Black/Bordeaux Red, leather
Black w/Chalk Stitching, leather
Black/Chalk, leather
Black, leather
Agate Grey, leather
Bordeaux Red, leather
Graphite Blue, leather
Black/Bordeaux Red, leather
Black/Chalk, leather/sueded microfiber
Black/Chalk, leather
Black Race-Tex w/Leather Seat Centers, leather/sueded microfiber
Bordeaux Red, leather
Graphite Blue, leather
Black Leather w/Race-Tex Seat Centers, leather/sueded microfiber
Black/Bordeaux Red, leather
Black, leather
Agate Grey, leather
Black/Carmine Red, leather/sueded microfiber
Black w/Arctic Grey Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
Black w/Carmine Red Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
Exterior
Ice Grey Metallic
Gentian Blue Metallic
Agate Grey Metallic
White
Guards Red
Ruby Star Neo
GT Silver Metallic
Arctic Grey
Black
Carmine Red
Chalk
Vanadium Grey Metallic
Jet Black Metallic
Racing Yellow
Aventurine Green Metallic
Shark Blue
Ice Grey Metallic
Gentian Blue Metallic
Agate Grey Metallic
White
Guards Red
Ruby Star Neo
GT Silver Metallic
Arctic Grey
Black
Carmine Red
Chalk
Vanadium Grey Metallic
Jet Black Metallic
Racing Yellow
Aventurine Green Metallic
Shark Blue
Ice Grey Metallic
Gentian Blue Metallic
Agate Grey Metallic
White
Guards Red
Ruby Star Neo
GT Silver Metallic
Arctic Grey
Black
Carmine Red
Chalk
Vanadium Grey Metallic
Jet Black Metallic
Racing Yellow
Aventurine Green Metallic
Shark Blue
Ice Grey Metallic
Gentian Blue Metallic
Agate Grey Metallic
White
Guards Red
Ruby Star Neo
GT Silver Metallic
Arctic Grey
Black
Carmine Red
Chalk
Vanadium Grey Metallic
Jet Black Metallic
Racing Yellow
Aventurine Green Metallic
Shark Blue
Paint to Sample
Paint to Sample Plus
Gentian Blue Metallic
White
Guards Red
Ruby Star Neo
GT Silver Metallic
Arctic Grey
Black
Vanadium Grey Metallic
Racing Yellow
Shark Blue