Used 2013 Porsche 718 Boxster for sale 

The 2013 Porsche Boxster is available in two trim options, namely Base and S. The Base trim is available at a price of $49,500 and gets great standard features. The S trim gets a bigger and more powerful engine that provides better performance. The S trim is available at a premium price of $61,850. Here is a list of the key features that are available with the trims of the Porsche Boxster.

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We would recommend opting for the Base model as the engine that it houses is powerful and provides great overall performance. Along with that, it gets multiple standard features like the cruise control, 18-inch wheels, 6-way adjustable seats, and a power-operated soft top. Thus at a price of $49,500 the Base trim provides the best value for the money spent.

The 2013 Porsche Boxster is available in two engine options. The first is a base 2.7-liter flat-6 engine that provides a maximum power output of 265 hp along with 206 lb-ft of torque. The second is a bigger 3.4-liter flat-6 engine that generates around 315 hp along with 266 lb-ft of torque. 

Both the engines are mated with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed PDK automatic transmission. The power is delivered to the rear wheels as standard. The base engine provides a quick acceleration from 0-60 mph in just 5 seconds, while the quarter-mile distance is covered in 13.9 seconds. 

The 2013 Nissan 370Z is the most powerful in this comparison with a power output of 332 hp, while the Audi TT sits at the bottom of this chart with a power output of 211 hp. The Porsche is the quickest in this comparison, while both the Nissan And Audi follow it with 0-60 mph accelerated in 5.2 seconds and 5.3 seconds respectively. The Porsche has a top speed of 173. Mph, while the Audi and Nissan top out at 152 mph and 170 mph respectively. 

The base 2.7-liter engine is quite efficient on fuel economy. It provides a mileage of 20 mpg in the city which improves to 30 mpg on the highway. Thus the new Porsche Boxster provides a combined mileage of 24 mpg. Along with that, it has a fuel tank capacity of 16.9 gallons which provides a maximum range of 507 miles. 

The 2013 Audi TT with its smaller engine is the most efficient in this comparison with a combined mileage of 26 mpg, while the Nissan 370Z is at the bottom of this chart with a combined mileage of 21 mpg. The Nissan has a larger fuel tank of 19 gallons which provides a maximum range of 475 miles, while the 14.5 gallons of the fuel tank in the Audi TT limits the maximum range to 450 miles.

Porsche has always provided the best interior design in its vehicles, and the 2013 Porsche Boxster is no different. All the door panels along with the dashboards are layered with soft-touch materials that provide a premium feel. The sound deadening pads prevent the road noise from entering the cabin. The Porsche Boxster can carry upto 3 people inside the cabin and provides considerable spacing to both the passengers. The legroom has been increased from the previous model and thus provides better comfort to tall passengers as well. 

All the vehicles in this comparison can accommodate only 2 passengers inside the cabin. The Nissan 370Z provides the best spacing for all the passengers with increased headroom and legroom. The Audi TT also has a considerable spacing for both the occupants. The Audi TT provides a comparatively better cargo capacity of 8.8 cu-ft, while the Porsche Boxster and Nissan 370Z provide a cargo capacity of 4.6 cu-ft and 4.2 cu-ft respectively. Here is a list of the interior features that are available with the 2013 Porsche Boxster:

• Six-way-adjustable seats 
• tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
• Air-conditioning
• partial leather upholstery

Optional:

• Heated seats 
• dual-zone automatic climate control
• 10-way-adjustable power sport seats 
• auto-dimming mirrors

How is the 2013 Porsche Boxster Convertible’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system available in the Porsche Boxster does not offer a lot of features. Some of those features include Bluetooth connectivity, a CD player, and a 6-speaker sound system. Adding the Infotainment package brings in a navigation system, satellite radio, USB port, iPod interface, and a 7-speaker sound system. Along with that, there are individual optional features like voice controls and a 10-speaker audio system. Here is a list of the infotainment features that are available with the 2013 Porsche Boxster:

• Bluetooth connectivity
• CD player 
• 6-speaker sound system
• Navigation system
• Satellite radio
• USB port
• iPod interface 
• 7-speaker sound system
• Voice controls 
• 10-speaker audio system

It's very easy to spot a Porsche on the road due to its unique design that is easily recognizable. The 2013 Porsche Boxster gets the same design philosophy in a roadster form. The long boot with the raised automatic headlamps and cooling vents on the side with a soft-top completes the design structure of the Boxster. 

The new Porsche Boxster is the lightest in comparison with a curb weight of 2888 pounds. The Boxster is the longest in length at 172 inches along with a wheelbase of 97 inches. The Boxster sits quite close to the ground at 4 inches which provides a lower center of gravity for better handling. 

The Nissan 370Z is the heaviest in this comparison with a curb weight of 3470 pounds, while the Audi TT weighs 3296 pounds. Both the vehicles in comparison have a shorter length as compared to the Boxster. They also have a slightly higher ground clearance of 5 inches. Here is a list of the exterior features that are available with the 2013 Porsche Boxster:

• 18-inch wheels
• Power-operated soft
• Bi-xenon headlights 
• red-painted brake calipers

Optional:

• 20-inch wheel 
• The mechanical limited-slip rear differential
• Electronic torque vectoring
• Adaptive suspension
• Ceramic-composite brakes
• Front and rear parking sensors

Neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS has crash-tested this premium vehicle, thus there is no data to represent the safety rating of the vehicle. But the Boxster is built on a strong chassis that provides complete safety to the passengers. Along with that, the Porsche Boxster is equipped with a few of the safety features that improve the safety factor of the vehicle. Here is a list of the safety features that are available with the 2013 Porsche Boxster:

• Antilock disc brakes
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Dual thorax and head side-impact airbags 
• rollover safety hoops  

The 2013 Porsche Boxster is one of the most powerful convertibles that we currently get in the market. Both the engine options are powerful and provide great overall performance. The Boxster is the quickest among the competitors and provides a decent fuel economy. The interior is premium and provides great comfort to all the passengers. The Boxster gets decent features as standard, but the optional packages add much better features which exponentially raises the cost of the vehicle.