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2016 Porsche Boxster
Base
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$44,400
1 listings nationwide

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2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
Roadster
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$845,000
3 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2016 Porsche Boxster
Base
John Goreham Preview:

This year the Porsche Boxster will turn 20. It was back in 1996 that a new, midengine, convertible-only roadster joined the Porsche lineup with a starting price under $40K. At the time...

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2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
Roadster
John Goreham Preview:

Porsche did not need to use a hybrid electric drive system in the 918 Spyder hypercar. The automaker could have set the track record at the famous Nurburgring without using two electri...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2016 Porsche Boxster
Base
10
GuruBYTS6 writes:
Best cab car in class !!!
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45
Howard writes:
Beautiful car, but just not worth the money
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Stephen writes:
Handling Ranked 2016 BMW Z4 worse.
"Mid engine car."
Value Ranked 2016 BMW Z4 better.
"All year round hard top cabrio. Faster with a tune. Heated steering wheel with winter package. Much less expensive with Italian styling."
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2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
Roadster
125
drgoodwrench writes:
Wicked fun to drive at Laguna Seca, not sure I could handle is as a daily driver..mostly due to all the rice r...
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Specs

2016 Porsche Boxster
Base
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
Roadster
Powertrain 7-Speed Dual Clutch
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
22 MPG
20 MPG
20 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
32 MPG
30 MPG
24 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 16.9 gal 18.5 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
265 hp @ 6,700 RPM
265 hp @ 6,700 RPM
887 hp @ 8,700 RPM
Torque
206 lb-ft @ 4,500 RPM
206 lb-ft @ 4,500 RPM
944 lb-ft @ 6,600 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
8 cylinders
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
12.5:1
9.8:1
Displacement
2,700 cc
2,700 cc
4,600 cc
Bore x Stroke
--
--
3.74 in x 3.19 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard --
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Leather Seats Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 2 seats 2 seats
Front Legroom 41.6 in --
Back Legroom -- --
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 9.9 cu ft 3.7 cu ft
Maximum Payload 739 lbs --
Exterior
Length 172.2 in 182.8 in
Width 70.9 in 76.4 in
Height 50.5 in 45.9 in
Wheelbase 97.4 in 107.5 in

Available Options

2016 Porsche Boxster
Base

Exterior Colors

  • Agate Gray Metallic
  • Black
  • Carmine Red
  • Carrera White Metallic
  • Custom Color Metallic
  • Custom Color Uni
  • Dark Blue Metallic
  • GT Silver Metallic
  • Guards Red
  • Jet Black Metallic
  • Lime Gold Metallic
  • Mahogany Metallic
  • Racing Yellow
  • Rhodium Silver Metallic
  • Sapphire Blue Metallic
  • White

Option Packages

  • 6-Disc CD Changer
  • 6-Disc CD/DVD Changer
  • Bose Surround Sound System
  • CDR Plus Audio System
  • SiriusXM Satellite Radio Receiver
  • Convenience Package
  • Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
  • Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV)
  • Sport Suspension
  • Sports Exhaust System
  • Exterior Package Painted
  • Illuminated Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber
  • Illuminated Stainless Steel Door-Sill Guards
  • Personalized Illuminated Carbon Door-Sill Guards
  • Rear Fascia Painted
  • Rear Side Air Intakes Painted
  • Side Mirror Painted (Lower Trim)
  • Sports Tailpipe
  • Infotainment Package
  • Infotainment Package with BURMESTER Surround Sound System
  • Infotainment Package with Bose Surround Sound System
  • Instrument Dials in Guards Red
  • Instrument Dials in Luxor Beige
  • Instrument Dials in Racing Yellow
  • Instrument Dials in White
  • Painted Interior Package (EER)
  • Sport CHRONO Clock Dial In Luxor Beige
  • Sport CHRONO Clock Dial In Racing Yellow
  • Sport Chrono Clock Dial in Guards Red
  • Sport Chrono Clock Dial in White
  • Sport Chrono Package with PCM
  • Aluminum Gear Selector
  • Brushed Aluminum Interior Package
  • Brushed Aluminum Interior Package with Leather Interior
  • Brushed Aluminum Interior Package with Leather and PDK
  • Carbon Center Console Trim
  • Carbon Interior Package
  • Carbon Interior Package with Leather Interior
  • Carbon Interior Package with PDK
  • Customization Package Gear Lever
  • Customization Package Gear Selector
  • Door Sill Guards In Carbon Fiber
  • Extended Interior Package, Dashboard Trim In Leather
  • Extended Interior Package, Door Panel In Leather
  • Inner Door-Sill Guards in Leather
  • Leather Air Vent Slats
  • Leather Interior Package
  • Leather Interior Package (EES)
  • Leather PCM Display Surround
  • Leather Rear View Mirror
  • Mahogany Center Console Trim
  • Mahogany Interior Package
  • Mahogany Interior Package with Leather Interior
  • Mahogany Interior Package with PDK
  • Painted PCM Display Surround
  • Pedals & Footrest In Aluminum
  • Personalized Illuminated Stainless Steel Door Sill Guards
  • Platinum Gray Full Leather Seat/Interior Trim
  • Sport Chrono Package
  • Standard Carpeting in Deviating Color
  • Steering Wheel Rim with Deviating Stitching
  • Sun Visors in Alcantara
  • Sun Visors in Leather
  • Extended Interior Package Plus
  • Mahogany Interior Package with Leather Interior/PDK
  • Premium Package Plus with Adaptive Sport Seats
  • Premium Package Plus with Sport Seats
  • Premium Package with Adaptive Sport Seats
  • SportDesign Package
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Porsche Active Safe
  • Automatically Dimming Mirrors
  • Bi-Xenon Headlights
  • Bi-Xenon Headlights with PDLS Plus
  • Bluetooth Handset For Telephone Module
  • Brushed Aluminum Interior Package with PDK
  • Carbon Interior Package with Leather Interior and PDK
  • Carbon Multifunction Heated Steering Wheel
  • Electronic Logbook
  • Mahogany Multifunction Heated Steering Wheel
  • Multifunction Steering Wheel
  • PARKASSIST Front & Rear
  • PARKASSIST Front & Rear with Reversing Camera
  • PARKASSIST Rear
  • Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) W/Yellow
  • Premium Package with Sport Seats
  • Tinted Taillights
  • Voice Control
  • Wheels Painted In Black
  • Wheels Painted In Black Satin
  • Z-Option Color: Oryx White Metallic
  • Supplemental Safety Bars in Aluminum Look
  • Supplemental Safety Bars in Exterior Color
  • Agate Gray Special Leather Seat/Interior Trim
  • Agate Gray/Amber Orange Two-Tone Partial Leather Seat Trim
  • Agate Gray/Lime Gold Two-Tone Partial Leather Seat Trim
  • Agate Gray/Pebble Gray Two-Tone Partial Leather Seat Trim
  • Amber Orange/Agate Gray Two-Tone Leather Seat Trim
  • Black Full Leather Seat/Interior Trim
  • Black Partial Leather Seat Trim with Leather Package
  • Espresso Natural Leather Seat Trim
  • Garnet Red Natural Leather Seat Trim
  • Leather In Custom Color (Color To Sample) Leather Seat Trim
  • Lime Gold/Agate Gray Two-Tone Leather Seat Trim
  • Luxor Beige Full Leather Seat/Interior Trim
  • Luxor Beige Partial Leather Seat Trim with Leather Package
  • Luxor Beige/Black Two-Tone Leather Seat Trim
  • Pebble Gray/Agate Gray Two-Tone Leather Seat Trim
  • Platinum Gray Partial Leather Seat Trim with Leather Package
  • Seat Centers In Deviated Standard Leather
  • Seat Centers in Leather to Sample
  • Seat Stitching in Deviating Thread
  • Yachting Blue Full Leather Seat/Interior Trim
  • Yachting Blue Partial Leather Seat Trim with Leather Package
  • 14-Way Power Sport Seats with Memory Package
  • 18-Way Adaptive Sport Seats Plus
  • 2-Way Sport Seats Plus
  • Seat Ventilation
  • Transmission: 7-Speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
  • Wheels Painted in Black (High-Gloss)
  • Wheels Painted in Exterior Color
  • Wheels Painted In Platinum Satin
  • Wheels: 20" 911 Turbo
  • Wheels: Front 8.5J X 20 & Rear 10J X 20 SportTechno
  • Wheels: Front 8J X 19 & Rear 9.5J X 19 Boxter S Alloy
  • Wheels: Front 8J X 19 & Rear 9.5J X 19 Cayman S Alloy
  • Wheels: Front 8J X 20 & Rear 9.5J X 20 Carrera Classic
  • Wheels: Front 8J X 20 & Rear 9.5J X 20 Carrera S Alloy
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
Roadster

Exterior Colors

  • Basalt Black Metallic
  • Black
  • Custom Color Uni
  • Dark Blue Metallic
  • GT Silver Metallic
  • Guards Red
  • Leather In Custom Color
  • Liquid Metal Chrome Blue
  • Liquid Metal Silver
  • Meteor Gray Metallic
  • Racing Yellow
  • Rhodium Silver Metallic
  • Sapphire Blue Metallic
  • White

Option Packages

  • Lifting System Front Axle
  • Carbon FLOORMAT W/Acid Green Piping
  • Carbon FLOORMAT W/Orange Piping
  • Carbon FLOORMAT W/Silver Piping
  • Electric Comfort Heating
  • Factory Collection Leipzig
  • Factory Collection Zuffenhausen
  • Interior Package Carbon
  • Painted Key W/Leather Key Pouch
  • Seat Belts W/Accent Stripes Acid Green
  • Seat Belts W/Accent Stripes Orange
  • Seat Belts W/Accent Stripes Silver
  • MOCCA Brown/Orange, Authentic Leather Trim
  • MOCCA Brown/Silver, Authentic Leather Trim
  • Onyx Black/Acid Green, Authentic Leather Trim
  • Onyx Black/Silver, Authentic Leather Trim
  • Wheel: 20" F & 21" R 918 SPYDER Painted Platinum
  • Wheel: 20" Front & 21" Rear 918 SPYDER Magnesium

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