The 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster is everything a small, 2-seat roadster should be. While not inexpensive by everyday standards, it’s a relative bargain in the world of high-end performance machines. With its 2-seat configurations, convertible soft-top, and available manual transmission, the 718 Boxster feels like a throwback to a less complex time in automotive history. And, although it lacks most modern driver safety assist systems, it does have the latest infotainment, safety, and engine technology, making the 718 Boxster a very livable daily driver.
Porsche shuffles the 718 Boxster trim roster this year, dropping some less popular versions while adding two new ones: Style Edition and Spyder RS.
If the Boxster doesn’t do it for you, maybe a BMW Z4, Jaguar F-Type Convertible, and, to a lesser degree, the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Also, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention its hardtop sibling, the Porsche 718 Cayman.
What’s New:
For 2024, Porsche adds a new Style Edition trim with 20-inch wheels, unique body graphics, and vivid paint colors like Ruby Star Neo, Shark Blue, and Racing Yellow.
Last year’s Spyder is replaced by a new Sypder RS, which borrows the 493-horsepower 4.0-liter engine from its more rowdy cousin, the 911 GT3. Other trims to get the axe include the 718 T and GT4.
Our Recommendation:
For its smooth and powerful 6-cylinder engine and generous options list, we’d pick the Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 as our trim of choice. The 718 Boxster S is a close runner-up, nearly matching the GTS’s speed and offering most of its optional equipment.
These are the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) and include the $1,650 factory-to-dealer delivery fee (destination charge). Prices are current at the time of publishing.
718 Boxster
Starts at $72,050 | See listings
- 300-hp engine
- Cross-drilled ventilated rotors
- Power soft-top
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Auto-dimming side mirrors
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Heated leather sport seats
- Apple CarPlay
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718 Boxster Style Edition
Starts at $78,350 | See listings
- 20-inch gloss black alloy wheels
- Style Edition graphics
- Unique paint colors
- Leather Package
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Tilt-telescoping steering wheel
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718 Boxster S
Starts at $84,050 | See listings
- 350-horsepower engine
- 19-inch Boxster S alloy wheels
- Choice of 6-speed manual or 7-speed PDK automatic
- Electrically-extendable rear wing
- Sport exhaust
- Bi-xenon headlights with washers
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718 Boxster GTS 4.0
Starts at $98,950 | See listings
- 394-hp 4.0-liter engine
- Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
- Porsche Torque Vectoring
- Sport Chrono Package
- GTS-specific styling
- 6-piston front brake calipers
- Active Transmission Mounts
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718 Spyder RS
Starts at $163,650 | See listings
- 493-hp 6-cylinder engine
- Porsche Torque Vectoring
- PASM sport suspension
- Limited-slip differential
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Navigation
- Sport seats
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2024 Porsche 718 Boxster: $72,050
The base 718 Boxster has a 300-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine routing power to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. Those uninterested in rowing gears can upgrade to a 7-speed dual-clutch PDK (Porsche Doppelkupplung) automatic with manual shift mode via steering wheel paddle shifters.
Additional performance enhancements include variable-ratio power steering, 4-piston brake calipers with cross-drilled and ventilated rotors, a sport exhaust system, and a Sport button for when you want more aggressive throttle input and automatic gear changes.
Together, these features help the 718 Boxster carve curves without breaking a sweat, deliver a sprint to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds (4.7 with the automatic), and achieve a 170-mph top speed.
The convertible 718 Boxster features a power soft top with a heated glass rear window. The top can be opened or closed at speeds up to 31 mph. An electronic rear wing automatically extends at speeds above 75 mph.
The 718 Boxster features heated and auto-dimming power side mirrors, rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers, 18-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights with washers, and remote keyless entry.
Safety systems include front, side, and knee airbag protection, electronic traction and stability control, anti-lock brakes, seatbelt pre-tensioners, and load limiters. Front and rear parking sensors and a rear backup camera help avoid bumping into stationary objects.
A blind-spot monitor and adaptive cruise control are available, but other than that, the 718 Boxster offers no advanced driver-assist systems.
The cabin includes a tilt/telescoping sport steering wheel, a central tachometer, a 4.6-inch digital driver information display, and full gauges, including oil temperature, oil pressure, fuel, and coolant temp.
Standard amenities include cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, power windows with one-touch operation, and heated leather sport seats with power recline and manual fore/aft/height adjustment.
A 7-inch touchscreen gives access to the 718 Boxster’s audio and infotainment systems. They include a 110-watt 6-speaker AM/FM/HD Radio head unit, wired Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth, and Porsche Car Connect apps.
While the 718 Boxster’s standard equipment may seem sparse, Porsche offers an impressive catalog of optional upgrades.
Among the more notable 718 Boxster upgrades are sport seats with additional bolstering, 14-way power sport seats with memory, and 18-way adaptive sport seats with memory. Ventilated seats are also available.
Opting for the Premium Package brings several otherwise standalone options conveniently bundled together. They include a Porsche Entry and Drive proximity key with push-button start, ventilated seats, a blind-spot monitor (Lane Change Assist), power-folding side mirrors, a heated steering wheel, additional interior lighting, and a storage net in the passenger footwell.
The 718 Boxster offers several available exterior visual and performance enhancements, including SportDesign front fascias, front and rear spoilers, painted air intakes, and more.
On the performance front, buyers can opt for Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) suspension, which lowers the car by 10 millimeters. You can also get Porsche Active Torque Vectoring with a mechanically locking differential, speed-sensitive power steering, and a 16.9-gallon extended-range fuel tank.
The popular Sport Chrono Package adds a digital/analog stopwatch where the clock typically sits. It also includes a steering-wheel-mounted Sport button with settings for Normal, Sport, Sport Plus, Individual, and on automatic transmission cars, Sport Response.
The package also features launch control, active driveline mounts offering varying degrees of stiffness, and Porsche Stability Management (PSM) Sport mode that allows the driver to briefly push the car’s protective mechanical limits for a quick burst of speed.
Optional audio upgrades include adding voice control and navigation to the infotainment system and choosing between a 505-watt 10-speaker Bose audio system or an 821-watt 12-speaker Burmester Surround Sound audio system.
Finally, buyers can choose the delivery spot of choice.
Pick up your 718 Boxster at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia, and you’ll get lunch at Restaurant 356 overlooking the Porsche test track and a 90-minute instructed track session.
Or, you can go directly to one of two factories in Germany to retrieve your car. The package includes help with hotel reservations, transportation, and a factory tour.
On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster monthly payment starts at $1,360. See 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster models for sale near you
2024 Porsche 718 Boxster includes:
Power soft-top – Offered in various colors, this insulated soft-top helps keep you warm and dry when in place and can be lowered even while driving at speeds up to 31 mph.
Heated sport seats – Partially covered in leather, these seats provide good lateral support for spirited drives, with multiple heat settings so you can drive top down on cold days.
Wired Apple CarPlay – This allows the infotainment system access to your iPhone’s apps, maps, music, and messages.
2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition: $78,350
The 718 Boxster Style Edition builds on the base 718 Boxster, adding more visual punch with 20-inch gloss black wheels and black decals. With some colors, buyers can opt for white wheels and white decals.
Other unique styling details include black stainless steel exhaust tailpipes, the Boxster name embossed on the convertible soft top, and black leather sport seats with Chalk-colored stitching. The Leather Package is standard on the Style Edition, adding black leather to the instrument cluster, center console storage cover, door armrests, and door grab handles.
Other upgrades include illuminated door sill guards, Style Edition floor mats, and an embossed Porsche crest on the headrests. A heated sport steering wheel is also standard.
Exterior, performance, trim, and audio upgrades are the same as on the base car.
On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition monthly payment starts at $1,479. See 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition for sale near you
2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition:
Available PASM sport suspension – Improves handling with a 10-millimeter lower chassis. Features electronically controlled dampers and stiffer anti-roll bars.
Available Porsche Torque Vectoring – Uses the brakes to route torque to the outside rear wheel during aggressive cornering, helping improve stability and traction.
Available full bucket seats – Offering excellent lateral support, these race-inspired seats are great for hardcore enthusiasts but can’t accommodate child safety seats.
2024 Porsche 718 Boxster S: $84,050
The S trim brings more power to the 718 stable, with a 350-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. The 6-speed manual remains standard, with the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic optional.
The sprint to 60 mph drops to 4.4 seconds (or 4.2 with the PDK transmission), and the top speed rises to 177 mph.
The 718 Boxster S builds off the base 718 Boxster, with the same suspension, brakes, and standard amenities, but with 19-inch Boxster S alloy wheels.
Additional optional equipment beyond the base 718 Boxster includes the PASM Sport Suspension lowered 20 millimeters.
On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster S monthly payment starts at $1,586. See 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster S models for sale near you
2024 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0: $98,950
The GTS 4.0 takes the 718 Boxster to another level, with a 4.0-liter 6-cylinder boxer engine producing a rowdy 394 hp. As with the other Boxster trims, a 6-speed manual comes standard, with an optional 7-speed PDK automatic transmission.
The GTS 4.0 reaches 60 mph in 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of 182 mph.
The Boxster GTS 4.0 includes the PASM Sport Suspension lowered 20 millimeters, 20-inch 718 Sport wheels in Satin Black, 6-piston front brake calipers, active transmission mounts, Porsche Torque Vectoring, and the Sport Chrono Package.
Also standard is a Sport Exhaust and GTS-specific SportDesign front-end styling.
The GTS 4.0 gains 2-way Sport Seats Plus heated front seats with additional bolsters, Race-Tex fabric seat centers, and a GT Sport Steering wheel covered in Race-Tex. You also get Sport pedals and a Sport footrest.
Options include Full Bucket Seats, adaptive cruise control, the GTS Interior Package, ventilated seats, and a 505-watt 10-speaker Bose Surround Sound system.
On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 monthly payment starts at $1,867. See 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 models for sale near you
2024 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 includes:
4.0-liter 6-cylinder engine – With no help from turbochargers, this impressive boxer engine produces 394 hp and 309 lb-ft of torque at a low 5,000 rpm.
Available adaptive cruise control – This advanced cruise control system maintains a safe distance between the 718 Boxster and the vehicle ahead, slowing or speeding as needed to stay with the traffic flow.
Available Bose Surround Sound audio – The Bose system is a nice upgrade from the stock speakers and much more affordable than the Burmester upgrade.
2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS: $163,650
The 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS combines the best attributes of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS with the open-air joy of the 718 Boxster convertible, providing 493 hp, a 196-mph top speed, and a 3.2-second 0-60 mph time. Of course, this performance comes with a $1,300 gas-guzzler tax penalty, which we factor into the MSRP and monthly payment cost.
The Cayman’s front end is grafted to the RS, including the carbon-reinforced front hood, but around back, a ducktail spoiler replaces the Cayman’s rear wing.
Bi-xenon headlights provide illumination.
The removable lightweight soft-top features two parts. A tarp-like sunshade covers the driver and passenger while leaving the side and rear open. An additional Weather Protector attaches to the sunshade to create a complete soft top, allowing the windows to seal when rolled up.
The RS rolls on staggered 20-inch GT4 RS forged aluminum wheels, 8.5 inches wide up front and 11 inches wide at the rear.
A specially tuned Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system continually adapts to changing dynamics, resulting in a 30-millimeter (a little more than an inch) lower ride height. Other performance features include Porsche Torque Vectoring and a mechanical limited-slip differential. Owners can tune the 718 Spyder’s performance via adjustable settings for the toe, camber, ride height, and anti-roll bars.
The RS is, first and foremost, a performance machine. It’s not big on advanced driver-assist systems or semi-autonomous driving hardware. That said, it is no surprise that the extent of safety systems boils down to mandated equipment such as airbags, traction and stability controls, and anti-lock brakes. There’s also a tire pressure monitor, rear parking sensors, and a rear backup camera.
The 718 Spyder RS features a 7-speed PDK automatic transmission with launch control. A PDK Sport button replaces the Auto Blip button in the other 718 models, creating shorter, more dynamic shifts.
The Spyder RS sees its spring and shock damping rates reduced compared to the GT4 RS, creating a slightly more relaxed ride in line with the convertible’s nature.
The Spyder RS comes nicely equipped and comfortable without being overly technical. Amenities include dual-zone automatic air conditioning, cruise control, and a 6-speaker audio system with a 110-watt amplifier. The infotainment setup is rudimentary, with a 7-inch touchscreen granting access to navigation, an AM/FM/HD Radio tuner, a CD/DVD player, SiriusXM satellite radio, and wired Apple CarPlay (sorry, Android users, you’re out of luck).
Occupants enjoy a set of full bucket seats in leather and perforated Race-Tex. The lightweight carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic seats are electrically height adjustable and feature integrated side airbags.
Moving to the optional equipment brings several paint choices, including unique colors such as Shark Blue, Ruby Star Neo, and Arctic Grey. Buyers can also select various color options for the wheels, brake calipers, and interior. In addition, Porsche offers a $14,750 Paint-to-Sample option that includes several historic Porsche paint colors.
Seat options include 18-way adaptive sport seats, heated front seats, or 3D-printed Bodyform full bucket seats in soft, medium, or hard. Rain-sensing wipers and auto-dimming interior and side mirrors are also available.
In addition to numerous interior and exterior styling packages, you can order your 718 Spyder RS with a 505-watt, 10-speaker Bose audio system.
On the performance end, the 718 Spyder RS offers a front-axle lift system that allows the front end to lift 1.1 inches (for extra clearance) at speeds up to 37 mph. Porsche ceramic-composite brakes, the Sport Chrono Package, and adaptive Porsche Dynamic Light System LED headlights are also available. The PDLS system adjusts the beam’s range, direction, and width depending on the driving speed and tightness of the curves.
Finally, we come to the ultimate upgrade, the $12,570 Weissach Package. The package adds numerous exposed carbon-fiber exterior bits and pieces, titanium tailpipes, and Weissach logos inside and out. Weissach, incidentally, is the name of Porsche’s famed test center. Say it like “Vy-sock” for instant credibility amongst your friends.
For an additional $15,640, you can upgrade to lightweight forged magnesium 20-inch wheels. Checking the box for this upgrade automatically includes the Weissach Package and an interior color upgrade, bringing the total cost of these options to just over $30,000.
On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS monthly payment starts at $3,088. See 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS models for sale near you
2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS includes:
PASM Sport Suspension – Lowers the Spyder by 30 millimeters for road-hugging performance in the curves. It features active dampers.
Available ceramic-composite brakes – These hardened brake discs improve stopping ability, resist brake fade, and limit brake dust buildup on the wheels.
Available 3D-printed Bodyform driver’s seat – The 3D-printed driver’s seat replaces the seat cushion and seatback with lightweight materials with varying degrees of firmness, creating a custom-fitting seat mimicking seats found in professional race cars.
