Other options include bi-Xenon headlamps with cornering lights ($1,560); self-dimming mirror and rain-sensor ($690); park assist ($530); hard top ($2,345); windstop ($375); various painted and aluminum trim exterior upgrades; PASM active suspension management ($1,990); limited-slip differential ($950); Sport Chrono packages that allow for timing segments and making adjustments to car systems ($960-$1,320, plus $500 painted dial); sport exhaust ($2,500); sport shifter ($765); automatic climate control ($550); heated steering wheel ($180); interior paint and seatbelt trims (to $1,580); leather upgrades (to $2,225); aluminum, Makassar wood, carbon fiber and Alcantara interior trim packages (to $2,150); painted instrument dials ($690); Porsche Communication Management with navigation ($3,110); Bluetooth ($695); sound system inputs and upgrades (to $1,690); 6CD/DVD changer ($650) and XM radio ($750).
There is a lot of interplay among options availability and pricing so careful consideration must be applied when ordering your own car.
The Boxster S ($56,700) adds performance with a 310-hp, 266 lb-ft 3.4-liter engine and six-speed manual or seven-speed PDK ($3,420) optional. Standard wheels are 8 and 9x18 alloys, and the S can be distinguished by its red brake calipers, dual exhaust outlets, and light gray instrument backgrounds. The S gets the Sound Package Plus and HomeLink standard, and wheel choices are cut to seven since they're larger.
Boxster S options are otherwise the same as the standard Boxster with one exception: Ceramic composite brakes ($8,150) with drilled, vented discs and yellow-painted calipers are offered only on the S.
Safety features on all models include front airbags, head-and-thorax side airbags, and roll bars behind the seats. Electronic stability control (PSM), antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (ABD), tire pressure monitors, traction control (ASR) and LED daytime running lights are standard on all Boxsters. Next Page