Compare 2005 Porsche Boxster - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $43,800 | $51,445 | $46,250 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $38,172 | $45,014 | $43,013 |
| Destination | $795 | $800 | $720 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | N/A | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | Analog |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpet Front | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Delay | Delay | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Head-up Display | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 2 Passengers | 2 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather/leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 4 | 7 | 9 |
| Amplifier | Premium | Standard | Optional |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st Row | N/A | N/A |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar | Tele Aid |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | N/A | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | PASS-Key II | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | TheftLock | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (120 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (24 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 120 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Composite | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Convertible Top | Power | Manual | Power |
| Convertible Hardtop | Optional | N/A | Retractable |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Spoiler | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P205/55ZR17.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/40ZR18.0 BSW Run-flat Performance | P225/45ZR17.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 235/50ZR17 | 285/35ZR19 | 245/40ZR17 |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 18" Painted Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | N/A | Compact Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.7L H-6 | 6.0L V-8 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | OHV | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | Optional | Magnetic Ride Control | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Short And Long Arm | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Transverse Leaf | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Strut | Short And Long Arm | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Transverse Leaf | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic S | N/A | TouchShift |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.75 | 3.42 | 3.27 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 170.4 " | 174.6 " | 160.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.9 " | 72.6 " | 70.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 51.0 " | 49.2 " | 51.1 " |
| Engine | 2.7L H-6 | 6.0L V-8 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 240 @ 6,400 Rpm | 400 @ 6,000 Rpm | 268 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 199 @ 4,700 Rpm | 400 @ 4,400 Rpm | 258 @ 2,400 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 29 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.9 Seconds | 4.7 Seconds | 6.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.4 Seconds | 12.8 Seconds | 14.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 99 Mph | 114 Mph | 94 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 62 Mph | 62 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.37/3.07 " | 4.00/3.62 " | 3.66/3.39 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,855 Lbs. | 3,199 Lbs. | 3,253 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 " | 105.8 " | 95.7 " |
| Front Track | 58.7 " | 62.1 " | 60.1 " |
| Rear Track | 60.4 " | 60.7 " | 61.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.2 '' | 19.5 '' | 17.3 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | N/A | .34 |
| Front Legroom | 41.6 " | 43.1 " | 42.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 37.9 " | 37.9 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.4 " | 53.7 " | 54.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 51.7 " | 55.3 " | 52.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 9.9 Cu.ft. | 10.4 Cu.ft. | 6.5 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 9.9 Cu.ft. | 10.4 Cu.ft. | 9.8 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | N/A | 49 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.9 Gal. | 18.0 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
