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2015 Porsche Boxster Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Porsche’s little midengine drop-top delight is continuing to close to gap on the iconic 911. With a new GTS trim shooting to the front of the line, it’s getting harder to justify rear-engine nonsense. Some will argue the 911 holds the advantage with history and a backseat in its corner, but I’ll take better handling and a second trunk any day.
With the GTS, that decision just became a lot easier. But before we get into all the benefits those 3 little letters will add to your Boxster, let’s see where we’re starting. If a midengine Porsche is all you’re after, the base Boxster trim will get you a 2.7-liter flat-6, good for 265 hp and 206 lb-ft of torque. Those numbers sound more suited for a small sedan than a sports car, but that’s ignoring the sub-3,000-pound curb weight of the Boxster. With a svelte scale presence like that, even the base Boxster can still sprint to 60 in 5.2 seconds if you go with the 7-speed PDK and the launch control in the Sport Chrono Package. For those who prefer 3 pedals down below, you’ll still get there in 5.5 seconds, depending on user.
But the Boxster is about more than just speed and agility. What good is getting there quickly if it’s not comfy? Six-way adjustable seats with a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, heated mirrors, 18-inch alloys, partial leather and a power soft top mean you won’t be left wanting in the luxury department. A 4.6-inch driver display is accompanied by a 7-inch “infotainment” display, although the 4-speaker sound system is a little low-rent for audiophiles.
Move up to the Boxster S and you’ll add 3 speakers to the mix, 19-inch wheels, red-painted brake calipers, bi-xenon headlights and a lot more power. Here a 3.4-liter flat-6 serves 315 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque - enough to cut that 60 mph time down to 4.5 seconds when utilizing the aforementioned launch control with the PDK. However the 4.9-second time you’ll aim for with the manual is hardly a sacrifice when compared with the benefit of actually driving the car you bought.
And so we come to the GTS. Those 3 letters will add more than $10K to the price of your Boxster, an addition no one is eager to make. But let’s not forget, it’s far easier to raise the price of your Porsche than to raise the power. The options list is a minefield of goodies and unnecessaries that’ll bump the sticker quicker than a PDK can swap cogs. Here, the extras you get for the price are worth much more than if you decided to upgrade your S, and you still wouldn’t get the power bump the GTS boasts. Standard with the Gran Tourismo Sport Boxster are Porsche’s Sport Chrono Package and Active Suspension Management, special darkened 20-inch wheels, bi-xenon headlights with darkened surrounds, a sport exhaust with black tips and special sport seats with leather trim and Alcantara. Click all those options for your Boxster S and you’ll see your price climb more than $10K, and here you’ll get an upgraded 3.4-liter engine with 330 hp and 273 lb-ft. Sadly, that equals only an extra tenth of a second lopped off the 60 time, so it’s really the options and the badging that make this trim worthwhile, unless you’re the kind of driver who gets more excited by numbers on paper than by actually driving.
Just so the rest of the family doesn’t feel wholly left out, Porsche has made some new options available for the entire Boxster lineup: ParkAssist with front and rear cameras, the 20-inch wheels from the 911 Turbo and the new sport exhaust. If you choose to upgrade your headlights to the bi-xenon units, you’ll also be able to add Porsche’s Dynamic Light System Plus, which accomplishes nifty tricks like moving your headlights through a turn, automatically shutting off the high beams for oncoming traffic and utilizing auxiliary halogens for better visibility in inclement weather and at intersections. Additionally, all trims get leather door handles with Galvano Silver trim when you choose a leather interior, and a wind deflector is now standard—something that should’ve been a reality since the birth of the Boxster.
With the GTS coming within 20 hp of the Carrera and beating it by a few hundred pounds at the scales, the discussion quickly becomes emotional. Thankfully, it’s a problem we don’t have to solve. As long as you don’t prefer your engine out front, Porsche has a sports car for you.
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
User reviews for 2015 Porsche Boxster
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by Farzin H
Nov 17, 2021
Excellent features, electrifying., lift your soul while driving and shifting gears using PDK.
Unfortunately here in USA we don’t have German autobahn.Nov 17, 2021
by Ron C
Sep 20, 2021
Great exhilarating ride. Reminds me of my childhood go-cart days; but this is a much faster, fun version. Love the car!Sep 20, 2021
by Omid S
Sep 12, 2020
Its a magical and delightful car. light, powerful, superb handling. There are more powerful cars, and sure there are quicker cars. But I dont know of a car that lets me feel the full experience of *driving* as well as this does.Sep 12, 2020
What users have asked
Are the two styles of rear fascias (The stock one and the sport design one) on the current model Porsche Boxster interchangeable?
I'm not a fan of fake aerodynamic elements, so the ideal for me would be the sport design front but normal rear. The dealer I've been talking to claims they aren't but the rear body panels that they attach to appear to be identical.
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2015 Porsche Boxster Pricing
Original MSRP
$51,400 to $73,500Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4 · 50 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: storage organizer · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.6 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: soft top
Safety
Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Speed Rating: Z · Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.6 in. · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power
Safety
Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Speed Rating: Z · Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Center console trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: faux suede · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.6 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: remote operation
Safety
Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Speed Rating: Z · Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent