Compare 2012 Porsche Boxster - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $65,200 | $54,600 | $42,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $0 | $49,686 | $39,525 |
| Destination | $950 | $975 | $875 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Thermatic Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpet Front | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | N/A | N/A | 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 | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | 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 | 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 | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming 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/metal-look | 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 | 6-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 6-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 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 |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Seat Trim | Leather/leatherette | Leather | Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, 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 | N/A | Standard |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 11 BOSE | 7 | 8 |
| Amplifier | 385W Premium | Standard | 500W |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Standard | Yes With Voice Activation | COMAND With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Optional | 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 | N/A | Curtain 1st Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | N/A | 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 | OnStar Directions & Connections | Mbrace |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | N/A | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | 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 | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Standard | 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 | PASS-Key II | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | TheftLock | 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 (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 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) |
| 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 | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | N/A | N/A | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front | 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 |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Fixed Glass |
| Convertible Top | Power | Manual | Power |
| Convertible Hardtop | Optional | N/A | Retractable |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Spoiler | Power | Lip | Lip |
| Front Tires | P235/35ZR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/40ZR18.0 BSW Run-flat Performance | P225/45YR17.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 265/35ZR19 | 285/35ZR19 | 245/40YR17 |
| Wheels | 19" Black Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | N/A | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.4L H-6 | 6.2L V-8 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | OHV | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | N/A | 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 | 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 | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Sport |
| 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 | Gas-pressurized | 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 | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Transverse Leaf | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Active Handling | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | Optional | TouchShift |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.89 | 3.42 | 3.27 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 170.9 " | 174.6 " | 162.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.9 " | 72.6 " | 71.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 50.9 " | 49.1 " | 51.2 " |
| Engine | 3.4L H-6 | 6.2L V-8 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 320 @ 7,200 Rpm | 430 @ 5,900 Rpm | 201 @ 5,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 273 @ 4,750 Rpm | 424 @ 4,600 Rpm | 229 @ 2,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 16 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 27 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 32 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 4.6 Seconds | 4.4 Seconds | 7.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 12.9 Seconds | 12.4 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 107 Mph | 117 Mph | 87 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 63 Mph | 62 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.80/3.10 " | 4.07/3.62 " | 3.23/3.35 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,987 Lbs. | 3,239 Lbs. | 3,241 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,627 Lbs. | N/A | 3,946 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 705 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 " | 105.7 " | 95.7 " |
| Front Track | 58.7 " | 62.1 " | 61.4 " |
| Rear Track | 60.2 " | 60.7 " | 61.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.2 '' | 19.5 '' | 17.3 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | N/A | .30 |
| Front Legroom | 41.6 " | 43.1 " | 42.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.1 " | 37.7 " | 38.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.4 " | 53.7 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 51.7 " | 55.2 " | 52.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 9.9 Cu.ft. | 11.0 Cu.ft. | 6.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 9.9 Cu.ft. | 11.0 Cu.ft. | 10.1 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 | |||
