How much does the 2012 Porsche Boxster cost?

The 2012 Porsche Boxster has a starting MSRP of $48,100, ranging up to $65,200 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $48,100; S from $58,600; Spyder from $61,800; S Black Edition from $65,200.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Porsche Boxster?

The 2012 Porsche Boxster achieves up to 22 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Porsche Boxster have?

The 2012 Porsche Boxster offers up to 9.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2012 Porsche Boxster come in?

The 2012 Porsche Boxster is available in 4 trims across Convertible body styles with rear wheel drive.

2012 Porsche Boxster

4 trims · Convertible

Starting MSRP

$48,100 – $65,200

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$48,100

Typical monthly

$952/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2012 Porsche Boxster trims

Base
MSRP
$48,100
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/27
Horsepower
255 hp
Torque
214 lb-ft
Engine
2.9L flat 6 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
9.9
Max towing
—
S
MSRP
$58,600
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/26
Horsepower
320 hp
Torque
273 lb-ft
Engine
3.4L flat 6 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
9.9
Max towing
—
Spyder
MSRP
$61,800
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/27
Horsepower
310 hp
Torque
266 lb-ft
Engine
3.4L flat 6 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
9.9
Max towing
—
S Black Edition
MSRP
$65,200
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/26
Horsepower
310 hp
Torque
266 lb-ft
Engine
3.4L flat 6 gas
Seating
2
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
9.9
Max towing
—

Compare 2012 Porsche Boxster trim specifications
Spec	Base	S	Spyder	S Black Edition
MSRP	$48,100	$58,600	$61,800	$65,200
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	19/27	19/26	19/27	19/26
Horsepower	255 hp	320 hp	310 hp	310 hp
Torque	214 lb-ft	273 lb-ft	266 lb-ft	266 lb-ft
Engine	2.9L flat 6 gas	3.4L flat 6 gas	3.4L flat 6 gas	3.4L flat 6 gas
Seating	2	2	2	2
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	9.9	9.9	9.9	9.9
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
Sgas
Spydergas
S Black Editiongas
Fuel type: Basepremium unleaded (required)
Spremium unleaded (required)
Spyderpremium unleaded (required)
S Black Editionpremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: Baseflat 6
Sflat 6
Spyderflat 6
S Black Editionflat 6
Displacement: Base2.9 L
S3.4 L
Spyder3.4 L
S Black Edition3.4 L
Horsepower: Base255 hp
S320 hp
Spyder310 hp
S Black Edition310 hp
Torque: Base214 lb-ft
S273 lb-ft
Spyder266 lb-ft
S Black Edition266 lb-ft
Transmission: Base6-speed manual
S6-speed manual
Spyder6-speed manual
S Black Edition6-speed manual
Drivetrain: Baserear wheel drive
Srear wheel drive
Spyderrear wheel drive
S Black Editionrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseConvertible
SConvertible
SpyderConvertible
S Black EditionConvertible
Doors: Base2
S2
Spyder2
S Black Edition2
Seating: Base2
S2
Spyder2
S Black Edition2
Length: Base172.1 in
S172.1 in
Spyder170.9 in
S Black Edition171.1 in
Width: Base70.9 in
S70.9 in
Spyder70.9 in
S Black Edition70.9 in
Height: Base50.9 in
S50.9 in
Spyder48.5 in
S Black Edition50.6 in
Wheelbase: Base95.1 in
S95.1 in
Spyder95.1 in
S Black Edition95.1 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base5.3 cu ft
S5.3 cu ft
Spyder5.3 cu ft
S Black Edition5.3 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base9.9 cu ft
S9.9 cu ft
Spyder9.9 cu ft
S Black Edition9.9 cu ft
Curb weight: Base2,943 lbs
S2,978 lbs
Spyder2,811 lbs
S Black Edition2,855 lbs
Fuel tank: Base16.9 gal
S16.9 gal
Spyder14.3 gal
S Black Edition16.9 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base22
S22
Spyder22
S Black Edition22
City MPG: Base19
S19
Spyder19
S Black Edition19
Highway MPG: Base27
S26
Spyder27
S Black Edition26

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	S	Spyder	S Black Edition
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	flat 6	flat 6	flat 6	flat 6
Displacement	2.9 L	3.4 L	3.4 L	3.4 L
Horsepower	255 hp	320 hp	310 hp	310 hp
Torque	214 lb-ft	273 lb-ft	266 lb-ft	266 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Convertible	Convertible	Convertible	Convertible
Doors	2	2	2	2
Seating	2	2	2	2
Length	172.1 in	172.1 in	170.9 in	171.1 in
Width	70.9 in	70.9 in	70.9 in	70.9 in
Height	50.9 in	50.9 in	48.5 in	50.6 in
Wheelbase	95.1 in	95.1 in	95.1 in	95.1 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	5.3 cu ft	5.3 cu ft	5.3 cu ft	5.3 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	9.9 cu ft	9.9 cu ft	9.9 cu ft	9.9 cu ft
Curb weight	2,943 lbs	2,978 lbs	2,811 lbs	2,855 lbs
Fuel tank	16.9 gal	16.9 gal	14.3 gal	16.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	22	22	22	22
City MPG	19	19	19	19
Highway MPG	27	26	27	26