Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder vs. Porsche 718 Cayman GT4
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder and Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder and the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4.
When we compare the Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder's and the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder has the advantage in the areas of reliability and overall quality score. The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder and Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder's and the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder is a better car than the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder loses 26.9 percent of its value and the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 loses 19.5 percent of its value. This means the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 retains 7.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche 718 Boxster is 7.9 out of 10 while the Porsche 718 Cayman's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Porsche 718 Boxster being ranked 11 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars and the Porsche 718 Cayman being ranked 13 out of 41.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Porsche 718 Boxster is 7.0 out of 10. For the Porsche 718 Cayman the reliability rating is 6.4 out of 10. This gives the Porsche 718 Boxster a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Porsche 718 Cayman.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder and the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 makes 414 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$103,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$97,487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$44,640 - $261,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$106,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$97,487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$44,640 - $261,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$147,889
Price Range:
$128,496 - $173,493
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$127,953
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$54,653 - $297,255
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$127,953
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$54,653 - $297,255
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
4,355
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Porsche 718 Boxster Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche 718 Cayman Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
6.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
11.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.7 - 16.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche 718 Cayman GT4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
11.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.7 - 16.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.7 - 77.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.7 - 77.8
Porsche 718 Boxster Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 41Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 41Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 41Ranking
24 out of / 41Porsche 718 Cayman Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 41Ranking
21 out of / 41Ranking
27 out of / 41Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Porsche 718 Boxster Trim Levels
Base, GTS 4.0, S, T
Other Porsche 718 Cayman Trim Levels
Base, GT4 RS, GTS 4.0, S, T
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
414 hp @ 7600 rpm
Torque:
309 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.129 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
414 hp @ 7600 rpm
Torque:
309 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.129 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
9.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
14.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3205 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
49.5 inches
Length:
174.4 inches
Wheelbase:
97.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3208 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
50 inches
Length:
175.4 inches
Wheelbase:
97.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR20
