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Porsche Boxster vs. Porsche Boxster Feature Comparison

Can I get heated seats? Do I have to get a sunroof? Find out what you need to know about Porsche Boxster and Porsche Boxster features right here.

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Porsche Boxster

  

Model Year 2006 2006 2007 2007
Model Boxster Boxster Boxster Boxster
Trim Base S Base S
Engines  
2.7L H6
DOHC-4v
265 hp@6700
206 lb-ft@4400
 2.7L H6<br>DOHC-4v<br>265 hp@6700 <br>206 lb-ft@4400 is a standard feature.    2.7L H6<br>DOHC-4v<br>265 hp@6700 <br>206 lb-ft@4400 is a standard feature.  
3.4L H6
DOHC-4v
315 hp@6700
266 lb-ft@4500
   3.4L H6<br>DOHC-4v<br>315 hp@6700 <br>266 lb-ft@4500 is a standard feature.    3.4L H6<br>DOHC-4v<br>315 hp@6700 <br>266 lb-ft@4500 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
5-speed manual 5-speed manual is a standard feature.   5-speed manual is a standard feature.  
6-speed manual 6-speed manual is an optional feature. 6-speed manual is a standard feature. 6-speed manual is an optional feature. 6-speed manual is a standard feature.
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature. 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature. 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature. 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature.
Drivetrains  
RWD RWD is a standard feature. RWD is a standard feature. RWD is a standard feature. RWD is a standard feature.
Tires  
205/55ZR17 tires 205/55ZR17 tires is a standard feature.   205/55ZR17 tires is a standard feature.  
235/50ZR17 tires 235/50ZR17 tires is a standard feature.   235/50ZR17 tires is a standard feature.  
235/40ZR18 tires 235/40ZR18 tires is an optional feature. 235/40ZR18 tires is a standard feature. 235/40ZR18 tires is an optional feature. 235/40ZR18 tires is a standard feature.
235/35ZR19 tires 235/35ZR19 tires is an optional feature. 235/35ZR19 tires is an optional feature. 235/35ZR19 tires is an optional feature. 235/35ZR19 tires is an optional feature.
265/40ZR18 tires 265/40ZR18 tires is an optional feature. 265/40ZR18 tires is a standard feature. 265/40ZR18 tires is an optional feature. 265/40ZR18 tires is a standard feature.
265/35ZR19 tires 265/35ZR19 tires is an optional feature. 265/35ZR19 tires is an optional feature. 265/35ZR19 tires is an optional feature. 265/35ZR19 tires is an optional feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 50W, 4 speakers Unbranded, 50W, 4 speakers is a standard feature.   Unbranded, 50W, 4 speakers is a standard feature.  
Unbranded, 230W, 7 speakers Unbranded, 230W, 7 speakers is an optional feature. Unbranded, 230W, 7 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 230W, 7 speakers is an optional feature. Unbranded, 230W, 7 speakers is a standard feature.
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature. Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) is an optional feature.
Accessories  
Wind blocker, smallRemovable or foldable barrier extends upward behind the front seatbacks, preventing cold air from entering the front seat area.   Wind blocker, small is an optional feature. Wind blocker, small is an optional feature. Wind blocker, small is an optional feature. Wind blocker, small is an optional feature.
Removable or foldable barrier extends upward behind the front seatbacks, preventing cold air from entering the front seat area.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
Ceramic brake rotorsCeramic composite brake rotors.     Ceramic brake rotors is an optional feature.   Ceramic brake rotors is an optional feature.
Ceramic composite brake rotors.
Fire extinguisher Fire extinguisher is an optional feature. Fire extinguisher is an optional feature. Fire extinguisher is an optional feature. Fire extinguisher is an optional feature.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Obstacle detection, rearBeeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.   Obstacle detection, rear is an optional feature. Obstacle detection, rear is an optional feature. Obstacle detection, rear is an optional feature. Obstacle detection, rear is an optional feature.
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.
Roll bar Roll bar is a standard feature. Roll bar is a standard feature. Roll bar is a standard feature. Roll bar is a standard feature.
Climate Control  
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.   Automatic climate control, front is an optional feature. Automatic climate control, front is an optional feature. Automatic climate control, front is an optional feature. Automatic climate control, front is an optional feature.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Rain-sensing wipersWipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.   Rain-sensing wipers is an optional feature. Rain-sensing wipers is an optional feature. Rain-sensing wipers is an optional feature. Rain-sensing wipers is an optional feature.
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.
Engine / Motor  
Mid-engine configurationThe engine is located behind the driver but ahead of the rear axle.   Mid-engine configuration is a standard feature. Mid-engine configuration is a standard feature. Mid-engine configuration is a standard feature. Mid-engine configuration is a standard feature.
The engine is located behind the driver but ahead of the rear axle.
Sport exhaustChanges sound of exhaust and/or appearance of the tips. In some cases might slightly improve performance.   Sport exhaust is an optional feature. Sport exhaust is an optional feature. Sport exhaust is an optional feature. Sport exhaust is an optional feature.
Changes sound of exhaust and/or appearance of the tips. In some cases might slightly improve performance.
Exterior  
Power convertible top Power convertible top is a standard feature. Power convertible top is a standard feature. Power convertible top is a standard feature. Power convertible top is a standard feature.
Removable hard top Removable hard top is an optional feature. Removable hard top is an optional feature. Removable hard top is an optional feature. Removable hard top is an optional feature.
Infotainment  
Audio controls on steering wheel Audio controls on steering wheel is an optional feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is an optional feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is an optional feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is an optional feature.
CD changer, remoteCD changer in the glove compartment, trunk, or cargo area, beyond easy reach. Can be in addition to an in-dash CD player.   CD changer, remote is an optional feature. CD changer, remote is an optional feature. CD changer, remote is an optional feature. CD changer, remote is an optional feature.
CD changer in the glove compartment, trunk, or cargo area, beyond easy reach. Can be in addition to an in-dash CD player.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.   Navigation system is an optional feature. Navigation system is an optional feature. Navigation system is an optional feature. Navigation system is an optional feature.
Screen-based navigation system.
Off-road navigation systemEnables navigation even without roads. Requires and does not include the value of a navigation system.   Off-road navigation system is an optional feature. Off-road navigation system is an optional feature. Off-road navigation system is an optional feature. Off-road navigation system is an optional feature.
Enables navigation even without roads. Requires and does not include the value of a navigation system.
Surround sound Surround sound is an optional feature. Surround sound is an optional feature. Surround sound is an optional feature. Surround sound is an optional feature.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirrorDriver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   Auto-dimming driver-side mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming driver-side mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming driver-side mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming driver-side mirror is an optional feature.
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirrorPassenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror is an optional feature.
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
ChronometerStopwatch, lap timer. Usually includes an analog clock.   Chronometer is an optional feature. Chronometer is an optional feature. Chronometer is an optional feature. Chronometer is an optional feature.
Stopwatch, lap timer. Usually includes an analog clock.
Headlight washers Headlight washers is an optional feature. Headlight washers is an optional feature. Headlight washers is an optional feature. Headlight washers is an optional feature.
Xenon HID headlightsProvide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.   Xenon HID headlights is an optional feature. Xenon HID headlights is an optional feature. Xenon HID headlights is an optional feature. Xenon HID headlights is an optional feature.
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets        
Front sport buckets Front sport buckets is an optional feature. Front sport buckets is an optional feature. Front sport buckets is an optional feature. Front sport buckets is an optional feature.
Carbon fiber trimWon't be listed in conjunction with wood or aluminum trim even if they are available together.   Carbon fiber trim is an optional feature. Carbon fiber trim is an optional feature. Carbon fiber trim is an optional feature. Carbon fiber trim is an optional feature.
Won't be listed in conjunction with wood or aluminum trim even if they are available together.
Floor mats Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is an optional feature.
Heated front seats Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is an optional feature.
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.          
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather upholstery, extended coverageLeather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.   Leather upholstery, extended coverage is an optional feature. Leather upholstery, extended coverage is an optional feature. Leather upholstery, extended coverage is an optional feature. Leather upholstery, extended coverage is an optional feature.
Leather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.
Memory system, driver seat Memory system, driver seat is an optional feature. Memory system, driver seat is an optional feature. Memory system, driver seat is an optional feature. Memory system, driver seat is an optional feature.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.   Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature.
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature.
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature.
Power height adjuster, driver seat Power height adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature.
Power height adjuster, passenger seat Power height adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power height adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power height adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power height adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature.
Power seatback bolsters, driver seatPower adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns.   Power seatback bolsters, driver seat is an optional feature. Power seatback bolsters, driver seat is an optional feature. Power seatback bolsters, driver seat is an optional feature. Power seatback bolsters, driver seat is an optional feature.
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns.
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seatPower adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns.   Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat is an optional feature.
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns.
Power thigh bolsters, driver seatPower adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns.   Power thigh bolsters, driver seat is an optional feature. Power thigh bolsters, driver seat is an optional feature. Power thigh bolsters, driver seat is an optional feature. Power thigh bolsters, driver seat is an optional feature.
Power adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns.
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seatPower adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns.   Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat is an optional feature.
Power adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns.
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature. Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is an optional feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Wood trim, expanded coverageNo additional value over wood trim because no way to standardize across all models.   Wood trim, expanded coverage is an optional feature. Wood trim, expanded coverage is an optional feature. Wood trim, expanded coverage is an optional feature. Wood trim, expanded coverage is an optional feature.
No additional value over wood trim because no way to standardize across all models.
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheelReal wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim.   Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel is an optional feature. Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel is an optional feature. Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel is an optional feature. Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel is an optional feature.
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Adaptive dampers - electricalShocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting.   Adaptive dampers - electrical is an optional feature. Adaptive dampers - electrical is an optional feature. Adaptive dampers - electrical is an optional feature. Adaptive dampers - electrical is an optional feature.
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting.
Electronic systems calibration selectorVaries throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration.   Electronic systems calibration selector is an optional feature. Electronic systems calibration selector is an optional feature. Electronic systems calibration selector is an optional feature. Electronic systems calibration selector is an optional feature.
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration.
Transmission  
Short-throw shifter (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   Short-throw shifter (optional) is an optional feature. Short-throw shifter (optional) is an optional feature. Short-throw shifter (optional) is an optional feature. Short-throw shifter (optional) is an optional feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.

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Option Package Contents

Convenience Package

Features
Rain-sensing wipers
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror

Sport Chrono Package

Features
Chronometer
Electronic systems calibration selector

Power sport seats

Features
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Memory system, driver seat
Power height adjuster, passenger seat
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat

Adaptive sport seats plus

Features
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat

Convenience Package

Features
Rain-sensing wipers
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror

Sport Chrono Package

Features
Chronometer
Electronic systems calibration selector

Power sport seats

Features
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Memory system, driver seat
Power height adjuster, passenger seat
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat

Adaptive sport seats plus

Features
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat

Convenience Package

Features
Rain-sensing wipers
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror

Sport Chrono Package

Features
Chronometer
Electronic systems calibration selector

Power sport seats

Features
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Memory system, driver seat
Power height adjuster, passenger seat
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat

Adaptive sport seats plus

Features
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat

Convenience Package

Features
Rain-sensing wipers
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror

Sport Chrono Package

Features
Chronometer
Electronic systems calibration selector

Power sport seats

Features
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Memory system, driver seat
Power height adjuster, passenger seat
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat

Adaptive sport seats plus

Features
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat
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