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2012 Porsche Boxster Trims Comparison

Compare 2012 Boxster trims side-by-side

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Columbus, OH
Vehicle
Boxster Base
Boxster S
Boxster Spyder
Boxster S Black Edition
Vehicle
Base
2.9L 6cyl 6M
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S
3.4L 6cyl 6M
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Spyder
3.4L 6cyl 6M
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S Black Edition
3.4L 6cyl 6M
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
optional
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
leather
leather
leather
leather
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
Finland/Sweden
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
255 hp @ 6,400 rpm
320 hp @ 7,200 rpm
310 hp @ 6,400 rpm
310 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Engine torque
214 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 4,750 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
Engine displacement
2.9 l
3.4 l
3.4 l
3.4 l
Engine configuration
flat 6
flat 6
flat 6
flat 6
Transmission
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Tire size
205/55R17 (FRONT) 235/50R17 (REAR)
235/35R18 (FRONT) 265/40R18 (REAR)
235/35R19 (FRONT) 305/30R19 (REAR)
235/35R19 (FRONT) 265/35R19 (REAR)
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in (Front) 17 X 8.5-in (Rear)
18 X 8.0-in (Front) 18 X 9.0-in (Rear)
19 X 8.5-in (Front) 19 X 10.0-in (Rear)
19 X 8.5-in (Front) 19 X 10.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted 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
19 / 27 / 22 MPG
19 / 26 / 22 MPG
19 / 27 / 22 MPG
19 / 26 / 22 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
16.9 gal.
16.9 gal.
14.3 gal.
16.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
321 / 456 miles
321 / 439 miles
272 / 386 miles
321 / 439 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
36.4 ft.
36.4 ft.
36.4 ft.
36.4 ft.
Curb weight
2,943 lb.
2,978 lb.
2,811 lb.
2,855 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
Height
50.9 in.
50.9 in.
48.5 in.
50.6 in.
Length
172.1 in.
172.1 in.
170.9 in.
171.1 in.
Wheelbase
95.1 in.
95.1 in.
95.1 in.
95.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
5.3 cu. ft.
5.3 cu. ft.
5.3 cu. ft.
5.3 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
9.9 cu. ft.
9.9 cu. ft.
9.9 cu. ft.
9.9 cu. ft.
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®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Sand Beige, leather
Black, leather
Stone Grey, leather
Sea Blue, leather
Black/Stone Grey, leather
Sand Beige, leather
Black, leather
Stone Grey, leather
Sea Blue, leather
Black/Stone Grey, leather
Black, leather
Sand Beige, leather
Black, leather
Exterior
Aqua Blue Metallic
Platinum Silver Metallic
Macadamia Metallic
Meteor Grey Metallic
Dark Blue Metallic
Porsche Racing Green Metallic
GT Silver Metallic
Cream White
Ruby Red Metallic
Basalt Black Metallic
Black
Guards Red
Carrara White
Speed Yellow
Amethyst Metallic
Aqua Blue Metallic
Platinum Silver Metallic
Macadamia Metallic
Meteor Grey Metallic
Dark Blue Metallic
Porsche Racing Green Metallic
GT Silver Metallic
Cream White
Ruby Red Metallic
Basalt Black Metallic
Black
Guards Red
Carrara White
Speed Yellow
Amethyst Metallic
Aqua Blue Metallic
Platinum Silver Metallic
Cream White
Basalt Black Metallic
Black
Guards Red
Carrara White
Black