Porsche Boxster (981): Options & Equipment
The Porsche Boxster (981) was offered for the 2013–2016 model years. This page documents 175 equipment codes across 4 trims for the United States market, grouped into 14 categories. Select a trim at left to see its specific options and standard equipment. “No charge” marks no-cost equipment and “—” marks an option whose period price has not yet been sourced. Showing 2013 prices: “Not offered” marks equipment that wasn’t on that year’s order sheet, which is different from a price we haven’t sourced.
Background
The 981 was a new platform rather than a revision of the 987. The wheelbase grew by 60 mm and the body was restyled throughout. Electromechanical power steering replaced hydraulic assistance, as it had on the 991-generation 911.
The Boxster used a 2.7-litre flat-six, smaller than the 987’s 2.9, and the Boxster S kept 3.4 litres, both with direct injection. Each was offered with a six-speed manual or a seven-speed PDK. The Boxster GTS followed for 2015 with the 3.4-litre engine in a higher state of tune and the Sport Chrono Package and PASM as standard.
The Boxster Spyder of 2016 used a 3.8-litre flat-six derived from the 911 Carrera S and was offered with a six-speed manual only. Like the 987 Spyder it had a manually operated fabric top, and its steering rack came from the 911 Turbo. It was the last Boxster generation in which every model used a flat-six.
Body Styles
Model Range
| Trim | Body | Model years | Curb weight | Base price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxster | Roadster | 2013–2016 | 1310 kg | $52,100 |
| Boxster S | Roadster | 2013–2016 | 1320 kg | $63,900 |
| Boxster GTS | Roadster | 2015–2016 | 1345 kg | $74,600 |
| Boxster Spyder | Roadster | 2016 | 1315 kg | $82,100 |
Exterior Paint
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 2013 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B4 | Carrara White | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | No charge | |
| 0Q | White | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — | |
| P3 | Racing Yellow | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — | |
| G1 | Guards Red | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — | |
| A1 | Black | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 1H | Platinum Silver Metallic | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | $710 | |
| E5 | Aqua Blue Metallic | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | $710 | |
| N4 | Dark Blue Metallic | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | $710 | |
| Y8 | Mahogany Metallic | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | $710 | |
| G0 | Anthracite Brown Metallic | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | $710 | |
| N0 | Agate Grey Metallic | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | $710 | |
| Z4 | Basalt Black Metallic | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | $710 | |
| L6 | Amaranth Red Metallic | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | $710 | |
| U2 | GT Silver Metallic | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | $2,580 | |
| R2 | Lime Gold Metallic | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | $2,580 | |
| W6 | Cognac Metallic | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | $2,580 | |
| H9 | Emerald Green Metallic | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — | |
| S2 | Rhodium Silver Metallic | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | Not offered | |
| 2Y | Carrara White Metallic | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | Not offered | |
| N1 | Sapphire Blue Metallic | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | Not offered | |
| 2T | Jet Black Metallic | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | Not offered | |
| 0L | Carmine Red | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | Not offered | |
| — | Paint to Sample | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — |
Roadster Top
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 2013 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Black soft top | All trims | No charge | |
| — | Blue soft top | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — | |
| — | Brown soft top | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — | |
| — | Red soft top | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — |
Wheels
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 2013 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 18-inch Boxster wheels | Boxster, Boxster S | — | |
| — | 20-inch Boxster Spyder wheels | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 400 | 19-inch Boxster S wheels | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — | |
| 423 | 20-inch Carrera S wheels | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — | |
| 427 | 20-inch Carrera Classic wheels | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | $4,290 | |
| XRT | 20-inch SportTechno wheels | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — | |
| 396 | 18-inch Cayman wheels | Boxster | Not offered | |
| 406 | 19-inch Cayman S wheels | Boxster, Boxster S | Not offered | |
| 429 | 20-inch 911 Turbo wheels | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | Not offered | |
| — | 20-inch Carrera S wheels painted in high-gloss black (partially) | Boxster GTS | Not offered | |
| 344 | 20-inch Carrera S wheels painted in satin black (complete) | Boxster GTS | Not offered | |
| — | 20-inch Boxster Spyder wheels painted in platinum satin | Boxster Spyder | Not offered | |
| — | 20-inch Boxster Spyder wheels painted in black satin | Boxster Spyder | Not offered |
Transmission
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 2013 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 6-speed manual | All trims | — | |
| 250 | Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | $3,200 |
Packages
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 2013 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Infotainment Package (PCM with navigation, Sound Package Plus, SiriusXM) Conflicts with Infotainment Package with Bose (PCM with navigation, Bose Surround Sound, SiriusXM) | Boxster, Boxster S | — | |
| — | Infotainment Package with Bose (PCM with navigation, Bose Surround Sound, SiriusXM) Conflicts with Infotainment Package (PCM with navigation, Sound Package Plus, SiriusXM) | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | $4,560 | |
| — | Convenience Package (wind deflector, two-zone climate control, seat heating) Conflicts with Premium Package (Convenience Package plus auto-dimming mirrors, Power Sport Seats with memory, Bi-Xenon with PDLS), Premium Package with Sport Seats (as Premium, with Adaptive Sport Seats Plus) | Boxster, Boxster S | — observed $1,170 (2014) | |
| — | Premium Package (Convenience Package plus auto-dimming mirrors, Power Sport Seats with memory, Bi-Xenon with PDLS) Conflicts with Convenience Package (wind deflector, two-zone climate control, seat heating), Premium Package with Sport Seats (as Premium, with Adaptive Sport Seats Plus) | Boxster, Boxster S | — | |
| — | Premium Package with Sport Seats (as Premium, with Adaptive Sport Seats Plus) Conflicts with Convenience Package (wind deflector, two-zone climate control, seat heating), Premium Package (Convenience Package plus auto-dimming mirrors, Power Sport Seats with memory, Bi-Xenon with PDLS) | Boxster, Boxster S | $5,865 | |
| — | Infotainment Package with Burmester (PCM with navigation, Online Services, CDR Plus, Burmester High-End Surround Sound) | Boxster Spyder, Boxster GTS | Not offered | |
| — | Premium package plus (priced with Adaptive Sport Seats Plus ordered separately) | Boxster GTS | Not offered |
Performance & Sound
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 2013 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 639 | Sport Chrono Package | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | $2,370 | |
| XLF | Sport exhaust system | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — | |
| 085 | 64-liter fuel tank | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| — | Sport tailpipes | Boxster Spyder | Not offered |
Chassis & Brakes
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 2013 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450 | Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 475 | Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | $1,790 | |
| 220 | Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical rear differential lock Requires [475] | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — observed $1,320 (2015) | |
| 658 | Power Steering Plus | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — observed $270 (2014) · $270 (2015) | |
| — | Sport suspension (no-cost alternative to the GTS PASM chassis) | Boxster GTS | Not offered |
Exterior Design
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 2013 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 498 | Deletion of model designation | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | No charge | |
| 748 | Electrically folding exterior mirrors with courtesy lighting | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — observed $320 (2015) | |
| 546 | Supplemental safety roll bars painted in exterior color | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | $635 | |
| 547 | Supplemental safety roll bars in Aluminum-Look | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — | |
| 446 | Wheel centers with full-color Porsche Crest | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | $185 | |
| XDH | Wheels painted in platinum satin | Boxster Spyder, Boxster GTS | — observed $880 (2015) | |
| XDK | Wheels painted in black satin | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| XUB | Headlight cleaning system cover painted | Boxster Spyder, Boxster GTS | — observed $295 (2015) | |
| CJW | SportDesign exterior mirror upper trim in carbon fiber | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 567 | Windscreen with grey top-tint | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| — | Rear side air intakes painted | Boxster Spyder | Not offered | |
| — | SportDesign exterior mirror lower trims painted in high-gloss black | Boxster Spyder | Not offered | |
| — | Tinted taillights | Boxster Spyder | Not offered | |
| — | Ornamental Porsche crest | Boxster Spyder | Not offered | |
| — | Fuel cap with aluminum-look finish | Boxster Spyder | Not offered |
Lighting
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 2013 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 603 | Bi-Xenon headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — | |
| 630 | Light design package | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 620 | Bi-Xenon headlights in black with PDLS | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 632 | Bi-Xenon headlights in black with PDLS Plus | Boxster Spyder, Boxster GTS | — observed $520 (2015) |
Interior Colour
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 2013 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Black | All trims | No charge | |
| — | Platinum Grey | Boxster, Boxster S | — | |
| — | Luxor Beige | Boxster, Boxster S | — | |
| — | Yachting Blue | Boxster, Boxster S | — | |
| — | Agate Grey (special colour) | Boxster, Boxster S | — | |
| — | Agate Grey and Lime Gold (two-tone) Requires [970] | Boxster, Boxster S | Not offered | |
| — | Agate Grey and Pebble Grey (two-tone) Requires [970] | Boxster, Boxster S | — | |
| — | Agate Grey and Amber Orange (two-tone) Requires [970] | Boxster, Boxster S | — | |
| — | Espresso Natural Leather Requires [998] | Boxster, Boxster S | — | |
| — | Carrera Red Natural Leather Requires [998] | Boxster, Boxster S | $3,535 | |
| — | Agate Grey and Lime Gold (leather package) | Boxster, Boxster S | — | |
| — | Agate Grey and Pebble Grey (leather package) | Boxster, Boxster S | — | |
| — | Agate Grey and Amber Orange (leather package) | Boxster, Boxster S | — | |
| — | Black and Luxor Beige (two-tone) | Boxster, Boxster S | Not offered | |
| — | Garnet Red Natural Leather | Boxster, Boxster S | Not offered | |
| — | GTS: Black with Alcantara | Boxster GTS | Not offered | |
| — | GTS Interior Package, Black with Carmine Red | Boxster GTS | Not offered | |
| — | GTS Interior Package, Black with Rhodium Silver | Boxster GTS | Not offered | |
| — | Spyder: Black leather with Alcantara | Boxster Spyder | Not offered | |
| — | Spyder Classic interior package | Boxster Spyder | Not offered | |
| — | Spyder: Leather interior package with silver decorative stitching | Boxster Spyder | Not offered | |
| — | Spyder: Leather interior package with red decorative stitching | Boxster Spyder | Not offered | |
| — | Spyder: Leather interior package with yellow decorative stitching | Boxster Spyder | Not offered |
Seats
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 2013 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Sport seats (2-way, electric) | Boxster, Boxster S | — | |
| — | Sport Seats Plus | Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder, Boxster | — observed $800 (2014) | |
| P06 | Power Sport Seats (14-way) with memory package | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — observed $2,320 (2014) | |
| P07 | Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way) with memory package | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — observed $3,025 (2015) | |
| P11 | Full bucket seats | Boxster Spyder | — |
Comfort & Assistance
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 2013 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 635 | ParkAssist (rear) | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — | |
| 636 | ParkAssist (front and rear) | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — observed $860 (2014) | |
| P13 | Auto-dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — observed $690 (2014) | |
| 551 | Wind deflector | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 573 | Two-zone automatic climate control | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 342 | Seat heating | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 541 | Seat ventilation Requires [342] | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | $730 | |
| 345 | Steering wheel heating | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — | |
| 608 | HomeLink® (programmable garage door opener) | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 454 | Cruise control | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 631 | Speed limit indicator | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 572 | Air conditioning | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 534 | Interior surveillance | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 674 | Preparation for Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (PVTS) | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 7X9 | Reversing camera | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| — | Adaptive cruise control with Porsche Active Safe (PAS) | Boxster GTS | Not offered | |
| — | ParkAssist front and rear with reversing camera | Boxster GTS | Not offered |
Infotainment & Audio
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 2013 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | SiriusXM Satellite Radio receiver | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | $670 | |
| — | HD Radio receiver | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — | |
| — | Universal audio interface (AUX, USB) | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — | |
| 666 | Telephone module | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 669 | Cordless handset for telephone module | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 490 | Sound Package Plus | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 680 | Bose® Surround Sound System | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | $700 | |
| P23 | Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation module | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 693 | Six-disc CD/DVD changer | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 641 | Electronic logbook | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 671 | Voice-control system | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — | |
| UN1 | Online services | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 619 | Mobile phone preparation | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 696 | CDR audio system | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 692 | Six-disc CD autochanger | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| P25 | CDR Plus audio system | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 682 | Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 686 | Sirius XM® Satellite Radio receiver | Boxster Spyder | — |
Interior Personalisation
| Code | Option | Availability | Price, 2013 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 509 | Fire extinguisher | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — observed $140 (2015) | |
| 583 | Smoking package | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS, Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 946 | Partial leather seats | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — | |
| 980 | Leather package | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — | |
| 970 | Leather interior package in two-tone combination | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — | |
| 998 | Leather interior package in Natural Leather | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — | |
| 844 | Multifunction steering wheel | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | — | |
| 840 | SportDesign steering wheel | Boxster, Boxster S, Boxster GTS | $490 | |
| 581 | Storage net in passenger footwell | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 810 | Floor mats | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| XSH | Seat belts, Silver Grey | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| XSX | Seat belts, Guards Red | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| XHN | Seat belts, Racing Yellow | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| EGA | Carbon fiber interior package | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| XHM | Center console trim in carbon fiber | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| EGC | Brushed aluminum interior package | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| XYE | Center console trim in brushed aluminum | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| P2A | Brushed aluminum interior package in black | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 809 | Brushed aluminum center console trim in black | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| EFA | Pedals and footrest in aluminum | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 505 | Door pull loops in the same color as the decorative stitching | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| 878 | Steering wheel rim and gear lever in smooth-finish leather, black | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| CLP | Dashboard trim package in leather/Alcantara® | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| XLG | Storage compartment lid in Alcantara® with ‘PORSCHE' logo | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| XLJ | Storage compartment lid in Alcantara® with Porsche Crest | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| XLU | Sun visors in Alcantara® | Boxster Spyder | — | |
| — | Deviated stitching | Boxster Spyder | Not offered | |
| CPK | Vehicle key painted | Boxster Spyder | Not offered | |
| — | Gear lever in carbon | Boxster Spyder | Not offered | |
| — | Sport Seats Plus backrest shells in leather | Boxster Spyder | Not offered | |
| XXD | Door sill guards in carbon, illuminated | Boxster Spyder | Not offered | |
| — | Porsche crest embossed on headrests | Boxster, Boxster S | $285 | |
| — | Carpet in deviating color | Boxster S | $550 | |
| — | Door-sill guards in carbon fiber (not illuminated) | Boxster GTS | Not offered | |
| — | Leather key pouch | Boxster Spyder | Not offered |
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Sources
Compiled from period Porsche brochures and their equipment grids, Porsche Classic colour charts, Porsche press material, US-market paint and specification listings, and EPA fuel-economy data. Figures are provisional historical data provided without warranty.
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