Compare 2012 Porsche Boxster - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $48,100 | $42,500 | $48,650 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $0 | $39,525 | $44,760 |
| Destination | $950 | $875 | $895 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Thermatic Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cell Phone | N/A | N/A | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpet Front | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | N/A | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| Air Compressor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | 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 | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Fixed |
| 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 |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Seat Trim | Leather/leatherette | Leatherette | Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 4 | 8 | 11 |
| Amplifier | Optional | 500W | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | COMAND With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger | 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 | Curtain 1st Row | N/A |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Mbrace | BMW Assist |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cornering Lights | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (24 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Fixed |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | N/A | With Chrome Bar | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Rear | Front |
| 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 And Passenger |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Fixed Glass | N/A |
| Convertible Top | Power | Power | Power |
| Convertible Hardtop | Optional | Retractable | Retractable |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Spoiler | Power | Lip | N/A |
| Front Tires | P205/55ZR17.0 BSW Summer Performance | P225/45YR17.0 BSW Summer Performance | P225/45VR17.0 BSW Run-flat Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 235/50ZR17 | 245/40YR17 | 255/35WR10 |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.9L H-6 | 1.8L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | 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 | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | DSC |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | TouchShift | Optional |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.88 | 3.27 | 3.08 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 170.9 " | 162.8 " | 166.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.9 " | 71.5 " | 70.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 50.9 " | 51.2 " | 50.8 " |
| Engine | 2.9L H-6 | 1.8L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 255 @ 6,400 Rpm | 201 @ 5,500 Rpm | 240 @ 5,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 214 @ 4,400 Rpm | 229 @ 2,000 Rpm | 260 @ 1,250 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 23 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 27 Mpg | 32 Mpg | 34 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.6 Seconds | 7.7 Seconds | 7.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.2 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds | 15.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 101 Mph | 87 Mph | 88 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 61 Mph | 62 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.10 " | 3.23/3.35 " | 3.31/3.55 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,943 Lbs. | 3,241 Lbs. | 3,263 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,605 Lbs. | 3,946 Lbs. | 3,858 Lbs. |
| Payload | 661 Lbs. | 705 Lbs. | 562 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 " | 95.7 " | 98.3 " |
| Front Track | 58.7 " | 61.4 " | 59.5 " |
| Rear Track | 60.4 " | 61.6 " | 61.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.2 '' | 17.3 '' | 17.5 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .30 | .34 |
| Front Legroom | 41.6 " | 42.5 " | 42.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 38.0 " | 39.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.4 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 51.7 " | 52.2 " | 53.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 9.9 Cu.ft. | 6.4 Cu.ft. | 8.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 9.9 Cu.ft. | 10.1 Cu.ft. | 8.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 49 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 16.9 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
