56,900 and gets you a 2.0L engine. 69,300 which comes with upgraded suspensions and a 2.5L engine paired to a larger turbocharger making 350 hp. 80,700 you get the Boxster GTS which incorporates a variable geometry turbocharger to take the power to 365 hp. The 718 Boxster S is the best trim to go for as it adds some much needed features to the sports convertible and makes it worth the money. The bigger tyres improve not only the handling characteristics as well as the grip through the corners. Although the flat-4 is an efficient and balanced engine, the grating noise it makes doesn't meet the refinement you expect from a Porsche. The 6-speed manual is quick and precise, however, not as sharp as the 911. The optional 7-speed dual clutch transmission on the Boxster S gets you steering mounted shift paddles along with the bump in acceleration times. The Boxster's arch nemesis the F-Type convertible with the twin turbo 2.0L inline-4 engine makes 300 hp and sounds monumental.
The 300 hp engine gets your convertible to 60 in 4.9 seconds from a standstill and through the quarter mile in 12.7 seconds. The Boxster S is much faster taking just 4.1 seconds to 60 mph. The Boxster GTS takes that number down to 3.9 seconds in the mile-a-minute sprint. In the city the ride is relatively relaxed and controlled, the throttle response is predictable yet precise. The brakes are larger than ever before, with 13s on the front and 11.8-inch discs on the rear, they deliver powerful stopping force. Weighing less than 3000 lbs, the Porsche's work like a charm not only on tracks but also city streets. The brake pedal is extremely precise and direct, much like the steering. The M240i convertible has huge 13.4-inch brakes up front and 13.6 at the back, but the curb weight is also much more than the Boxster. The Corvette Stingray also is one of the lighter convertibles but still gets bigger brakes to go along with the V8.
With a thrifty 2.0L 4-cylinder engine inside, the Porsche give excellent fuel economy, at least considering the competition. The PDK automatic transmission enhances the economy as compared to the manual transmission. The Corvette with a V8 has pretty low fuel economy ranging from 16 in the city to 25 on highways. The C-Class cabriolet is among the best economies with 21 mpg in the city while the M240i gets you the best economy of 30 mpg on highways. The driver-oriented cockpit makes the ride even more engaging for the driver, with a sport steering wheel with column mounted shift paddles and controls for the audio and cruise control. The seats, as expected of a sports convertible have excellent bolstering and support to keep you in place through the corners. With enough headroom for the tallest occupants the low roofline doesn't hinder practicality. The 4-seater convertibles not only have better space for the occupants but also get more interior storage, however, the rear seats aren't as useful as you'd hope to have with most of them not being able to accommodate tall adults. The M240i convertible and the Mercedes C-class cabriolet have some of the best passenger capacity in the segment.
The sport steering connected to a tilt/telescopic column, automatic climate control, 6-speaker audio with CD, SiriusXM and HD Radio, Porsche Communications Management system and front/rear Park Assist. You get Apple CarPlay as standard however, the system lacks Android Auto support. Optionally you can replace the speaker system with a Bose or Burmester surround sound system. Complementing the front cargo bay is more storage options at the back. The mid-engined sports convertible keeps plenty of space open for storing cargo. The front storage is pretty decent but the folding cloth roof eats up the cargo bay quite a bit at the back. The 718 Boxster, a 2-door mid-engined convertible is small and sleek with the most perfect proportions ever seen. The 2019 Boxster gets sharper lines, a revised front bumper and bigger side intakes. The Boxster also comes with an auto-extending spoiler at the back, to go with the sport-exhaust system.
The huge 18-inch wheels get replaced with 19s on the Boxster S and give the convertible a low and wide stance. The Boxster is extremely lightweight compared to the rivals, with the Corvette coming the closet to its weight class. The Porsche is also the shortest being strictly a 2-seater, but in terms of width it surpasses the rest by quite a margin, enhancing its stability. The Porsche 718 Boxster has plenty of safety features. The BMW; a 4-seater convertible has not only more interior capacity but also higher cargo capacity for your luggage making it a more versatile convertible. The BMW's 3.0L inline-6 engine makes the M240i fun to drive and economical to use as a daily driver. However, in terms of driving dynamics, the Porsche's tiny Boxster is much more stable and composed through fast corners. The steering, throttle and brakes are fined tuned for the performance convertible and much more precise than the BMW.