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2016 Porsche Cayman
Base
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$51,065
11 listings nationwide

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2021 Porsche 718 Boxster
GTS 4.0 RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$109,353
4 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2016 Porsche Cayman
Base
John Goreham Preview:

2016 may be forever remembered as the year that Porsche went back to putting four-cylinder engines in its sports cars. According to reliable sources, the 2016 Porsche Cayman coupe will...

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2021 Porsche 718 Boxster
GTS 4.0 RWD
Stephen Edelstein Preview:

The current generation of Porsche Boxster was introduced for the 2017 model year, and has received minor updates since. For 2021, the Boxster gets new standard features and a new GTS 4...

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

2016 Porsche Cayman
Base
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Dnym writes:
el mejor deportivo motor central de porsche y puede que el mejor de Alemania también, su sucesor el 718 es me...
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Aaron writes:
Just purchased a 2016 cayman S. Extremely pleased with the performance, quality, and value!
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Flashntrudi writes:
Incredible car! I only got to take it for a 20 minute test drive with salesman, but that was enough for me t...
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 better.
"equal cargo capacity, as both have front and rear cargo space."
Value Ranked 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 worse.
"Increased performance, improved front and rear suspension, more rare (only produced in 2016),"
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2021 Porsche 718 Boxster
GTS 4.0 RWD
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Specs

2016 Porsche Cayman
Base
2021 Porsche 718 Boxster
GTS 4.0 RWD
Powertrain
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
22 MPG
20 MPG
19 MPG
17 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
32 MPG
30 MPG
24 MPG
24 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 16.9 gal 16.9 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
275 hp @ 7,400 RPM
275 hp @ 7,400 RPM
394 hp @ 7,000 RPM
394 hp @ 7,000 RPM
Torque
213 lb-ft @ 4,500 RPM
213 lb-ft @ 4,500 RPM
309 lb-ft @ 5,000 RPM
309 lb-ft @ 5,000 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
12.5:1
13:1
13:1
Displacement
2,700 cc
2,700 cc
4,000 cc
4,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.5 in x 2.85 in
3.5 in x 2.85 in
4.02 in x 3.21 in
4.02 in x 3.21 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 --
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 -- --
Back Legroom -- --
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 15 cu ft 9.6 cu ft
Maximum Payload -- 592 lbs
Exterior
Length 172.2 in 172.9 in
Width 70.9 in 78.5 in
Height 50.9 in 49.7 in
Wheelbase 97.4 in 97.4 in

Available Options

2016 Porsche Cayman
Base

Exterior Colors

  • Agate Gray Metallic
  • Black
  • Carmine Red
  • Carrera White Metallic
  • Custom Color Sample
  • Dark Blue Metallic
  • Exterior Color To Sample
  • GT Silver Metallic
  • Guards Red
  • Jet Black Metallic
  • Leather In Custom Color
  • Lime Gold Metallic
  • Mahogany Metallic
  • Racing Yellow
  • Rhodium Silver Metallic
  • Sapphire Blue Metallic
  • UPCHARGE Special Exterior Color
  • White

Option Packages

  • 6-Disc CD Autochanger
  • Audio System CDR-Plus
  • BOSE Surround Sound System
  • CD/DVD Auto-Changer
  • Convenience Package
  • Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
  • Sport Suspension (Lowered 20MM)
  • Exterior Mirror Lower Trim Painted
  • Exterior Package Painted
  • Personalized Illuminated Carbon Door-Sill Guards
  • Rear Apron Painted
  • Side Air Intakes Painted
  • Sports Tailpipe
  • Infotainment Package with BOSE Surround Sound System
  • Infotainment Package with BURMESTER Surround Sound System
  • Infotainment Package with Sound Package Plus
  • Instrument Dials in Guards Red
  • Instrument Dials in Luxor Beige
  • Instrument Dials in Racing Yellow
  • Instrument Dials in White
  • Sport CHRONO Timer Display Painted Guards Red
  • Sport CHRONO Timer Display Painted Luxor Beige
  • Sport CHRONO Timer Display Painted Racing Yellow
  • Sport CHRONO Timer Display Painted White
  • Aluminum Interior Package (EEM)
  • Aluminum Interior Package (EEN)
  • Aluminum Interior Package (EEl)
  • Carbon Center Console Trim
  • Carbon Door Entry Guards
  • Carbon Interior Package
  • Carbon Interior Package (EEG)
  • Carbon Interior Package (EEJ)
  • Carbon Interior Package (EEk)
  • Customization Package Gear Lever
  • Gear Selector in Aluminum
  • Headliner Alcantara Black
  • Illuminated Carbon Door Entry Guards
  • Illuminated Door Entry Guards In Stainless Steel
  • Illuminated Stainless Steel Door Entry Guards
  • Inner Door-Sill Guards in Leather
  • Interior Mahogany Package (EEB)
  • Interior Mahogany Package (EEC)
  • Leather Air Vent Slats
  • Leather Door Trim Package
  • Leather Interior Package
  • Leather Interior Package (EES)
  • Leather PCM Package
  • Leather Rear View Mirror
  • Mahogany Center Console Trim
  • Mahogany Interior Package with PDK
  • PCM Package Painted
  • Painted Interior Package
  • Platinum Gray Full Leather Seat/Interior Trim
  • Sports Style Footrest In Aluminum
  • 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
  • Sport Chrono Package
  • Sport Chrono Package (640)
  • SportDesign Package
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Aluminum Interior Package (EEP)
  • Automatically Dimming Interior & Exterior Mirrors
  • Bi-Xenon Headlights with High Beam Assist
  • Bi-Xenon Headlights with PDLS
  • Carbon Multifunction Heated Steering Wheel
  • Cordless Receiver For Telephone Module
  • Customization Package PDX Gear Selector
  • Electronic Logbook
  • Extended Leather Interior Package Dashboard
  • Mahogany Multifunction Heated Steering Wheel
  • Multifunction Steering Wheel
  • PARKASSIST Front & Rear
  • PARKASSIST Front & Rear with Reversing Camera
  • PARKASSIST Rear
  • Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB)
  • Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV)
  • Premium Package with Sport Seats
  • Seat Inlays In Leather Color To Sample
  • Sports Exhaust System with Sports Tailpipe
  • Tinted Taillights
  • Voice Control
  • Wheels Painted In Black
  • Wheels Painted In Black Satin
  • Wheels Painted In Platinum (Silk Gloss)
  • Agate Gray Special Leather Seat/Interior Trim
  • Agate Gray/Amber Orange Two-Tone Leather Seat Trim
  • Agate Gray/Amber Orange Two-Tone Partial Leather Seat Trim
  • Agate Gray/Lime Gold Two-Tone Leather Seat Trim
  • Agate Gray/Lime Gold Two-Tone Partial Leather Seat Trim
  • Agate Gray/Pebble Gray Two-Tone Leather Seat Trim
  • Agate Gray/Pebble Gray Two-Tone Partial 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 Seat Inlays In Deviating Color
  • Leather Sports Seat Backrests
  • Luxor Beige Full Leather Seat/Interior Trim
  • Luxor Beige Partial Leather Seat Trim with Leather Package
  • Luxor Beige/Black Two-Tone Leather Seat Trim
  • Platinum Gray Partial Leather Seat Trim with Leather Package
  • Seat Stitching in Deviating Thread
  • Yachting Blue Full Leather Seat/Interior Trim
  • Yachting Blue Partial Leather Seat Trim with Leather Package
  • 14-Way Electric Sport Seats with Memory Package
  • 18-Way Adaptive Sport Seats with Memory Package
  • 2-Way Electric Sport Seats Plus
  • Seat Ventilation
  • Transmission: 7-Speed Porsche DOPPELKUPPLUNG (PDK)
  • Wheels Painted in Black (High-Gloss)
  • Wheels Painted in Exterior Color
  • Wheels: 20" 911 Turbo
  • Wheels: 8.5J X 20" Front & 10J X 20" Rear SportTechno
  • Wheels: 8J X 19" Front & 9.5J X 19" Rear Boxster S Alloy
  • Wheels: 8J X 19" Front & 9.5J X 19" Rear Cayman S Alloy
  • Wheels: 8J X 20" FR & 9.5J X 20" RR Carrera Classic
  • Wheels: 8J X 20" Front & 9.5J X 20" Rear Carrera S Alloy
2021 Porsche 718 Boxster
GTS 4.0 RWD

Exterior Colors

  • Agate Grey Metallic
  • Aventurine Green Metallic
  • Black
  • Carmine Red
  • Carrara White Metallic
  • Chalk
  • Custom Color
  • Dolomite Silver Metallic
  • GT Silver Metallic
  • Gentian Blue Metallic
  • Guards Red
  • Jet Black Metallic
  • Lava Orange
  • Miami Blue
  • Night Blue Metallic
  • Python Green
  • Racing Yellow
  • White

Option Packages

  • Bose Surround Sound System
  • Burmester High-End Surround Sound System
  • Climate Control Panel Painted
  • Climate Control Panel in Leather
  • Illuminated Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber
  • Illuminated Door-Sill Guards in Stainless Steel
  • Inner Door-Sill Guards in Leather
  • Instrument Dials in Guards Red
  • Instrument Dials in Racing Yellow
  • Instrument Dials in White
  • Dashboard Trim Package In Leather
  • Pedals & Footrest in Aluminum
  • Sun Visors in Leather
  • GTS Interior Package
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
  • Brake Calipers In High Gloss Black
  • Carbon Fiber Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
  • Dashboard Trim Package In Leather/Race-Tex
  • Deviated Leather Seat Centers
  • Deviated Stitching Interior Package
  • Door Trim Package In Leather/Race-Tex
  • Door Trim Panel Package In Leather
  • Extended Deviated Stitching Interior Package
  • Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
  • ILLUM Personalized Door Sill Guards In Carbon Fib
  • ILLUM Personalized Door-Sill Guards In Stain Steel
  • Inner Door-Sill Guards In Leather W/Dev Stitching
  • Interior Trim In Black Brushed Aluminum
  • Interior Trim In Black Brushed Aluminum W/Leather
  • Interior Trim In Brushed Aluminum
  • Interior Trim In Brushed Aluminum W/LTHR Interior
  • Interior Trim In Carbon Fiber
  • Interior Trim In Carbon Fiber W/Leather Interior
  • Interior Trim In Leather In Int Color W/LTHR Int
  • Interior Trim In Leather In Interior Color
  • Interior Trim Painted In Ext Color W/LTHR Interior
  • Interior Trim Painted In Exterior Color
  • Led Headlights W/Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus
  • Manual Gear Lever In Deviated Leather Stitching
  • Navigation W/Porsche Connect
  • Owner's Manual Wallet In Carbon Fiber
  • Owner's Manual Wallet In Leather
  • PDK Gear Selector In Deviated Leather
  • Personalized Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
  • Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) W/Yellow
  • Porsche Entry & Drive
  • Premium Package
  • Smartphone Compartment
  • Sport Seats Plus Backrest Shells & Trim In LTHR
  • Steering Column Casing In Leather W/Dev Stitching
  • Sun Visors In Race-Tex
  • Supplemental Safety Bars In High Gloss Black
  • Vehicle Keys Painted & 1 Key Pouch In Leather
  • Ventilated Seats
  • Wheels Painted In Satin Aurum
  • Lane Change Assist (LCA)
  • Supplemental Safety Bars In Aluminum Look
  • Supplemental Safety Bars in Exterior Color
  • Agate Grey, Leather Seat Trim W/Leather Interior
  • Black W/Chalk Stitching, Leather Seat Trim W/Race-Tex Centers & LTHR Int
  • Black, Leather Seat Trim W/Leather Interior
  • Black, Leather Seat Trim W/Race-Tex Centers & LTHR Int
  • Black/Bordeaux Red, Leather Seat Trim W/Two-Tone Leather Interior
  • Black/Carmine Red Stitch, Leather Seat Trim W/Race-Tex Centers & LTHR Int
  • Black/Chalk, Leather Seat Trim W/Two-Tone Leather Interior
  • Black/Luxor Beige, Leather Seat Trim W/Two-Tone Leather Interior
  • Bordeaux Red, Leather Seat Trim W/Leather Int
  • Espresso, Natural Leather Seat Trim W/Leather Interior
  • Espresso/Cognac, Natural Leather Seat Trim W/Two-Tone Leather Int
  • Graphite Blue, Leather Seat Trim W/Leather Int
  • 14-Way Power Sport Seats
  • 18-Way Adaptive Sport Seats Plus
  • Full Bucket Seats
  • Transmission: 7-Speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
  • Wheels Painted in Exterior Color
  • Wheels Painted in High-Gloss Black
  • Wheels Painted in Jet Black Metallic
  • Wheels Painted in Satin Platinum
  • Wheels: 20" 911 Turbo
  • Wheels: 20" Carrera Sport

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