Why Porsche Boxster Insurance Costs So Much: Insights for Savings

How much does Porsche Boxster insurance cost? We analyze average rates by trim level to see how insurance prices for the Porsche measure up to other sports cars.

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  • Porsche Boxster insurance costs an average of $2,162 per year, or around $180 per month.
  • The cheapest Boxster to insure is the base model at an estimated $2,124 per year, while the most expensive is the S Convertible at $2,200 annually.
  • When compared to other 2017 model year sports cars, the Porsche Boxster is one of the cheaper models to insure, costing $374 less per year on average.

How much does Porsche Boxster car insurance cost?

Porsche Boxster car insurance rates cost an average of $2,162 a year, or $180 if paid each month. Expect to pay about $374 less each year for Porsche Boxster insurance as compared to the average rate for sports cars, and $114 less per year than the all-vehicle national average of $2,276.

The rate summary chart below shows how car insurance for a 2017 Porsche Boxster can vary with a variety of driver ages and changes in the physical damage coverage (comprehensive and collision) deductibles.

Average 2017 Porsche Boxster car insurance premiums for different driver ages and policy deductibles.
Figure 1: Average 2017 Porsche Boxster car insurance premiums for different driver ages and policy deductibles. Rates updated on October 24, 2025.

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Data Methodology: Average premiums are based on a 2017 model year Porsche Boxster. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision coverage is included as well as UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels.

2017 Porsche Boxster Insurance Cost by Driver Age and Deductibles
Driver Age Policy Deductible Annual Premium Cost Per Month
20-Year-Old$1,000$3,602$300
$500$4,342$362
$250$5,130$428
30-Year-Old$1,000$1,906$159
$500$2,316$193
$250$2,746$229
40-Year-Old$1,000$1,786$149
$500$2,162$180
$250$2,558$213
50-Year-Old$1,000$1,580$132
$500$1,904$159
$250$2,246$187
60-Year-Old$1,000$1,482$124
$500$1,786$149
$250$2,104$175

Data Methodology: Rated driver has no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for the 2017 Porsche Boxster. Updated October 24, 2025

The table below displays average car insurance rates for yearly and 6-month policies, plus a monthly amount for budgeting, for each Porsche Boxster model and trim level.

2017 Porsche Boxster Insurance Rates by Trim Level
2017 Porsche Boxster Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
Convertible$2,124$177
S Convertible$2,200$183

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Updated October 24, 2025

Insurance cost by trim level for a 2017 Porsche Boxster ranging from the Convertible model at $2,124 per year to the S Convertible model at $2,200
Insurance cost by trim level for a 2017 Porsche Boxster ranging from the Convertible model at $2,124 per year to the S Convertible model at $2,200

The next table breaks down average insurance rates for a Porsche Boxster for the 2013-2017 model years and for different driver ages.

Porsche Boxster Insurance Cost by Model Year
Model Year and Vehicle Driver Age 20 Driver Age 40 Driver Age 60
2017 Porsche Boxster$4,342$2,162$1,786
2016 Porsche Boxster$4,150$2,084$1,720
2015 Porsche Boxster$3,230$1,636$1,348
2014 Porsche Boxster$3,832$1,902$1,586
2013 Porsche Boxster$3,062$1,550$1,280

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Premiums are averaged for all Porsche Boxster trim levels for each model year. Updated October 24, 2025

Average insurance rates for 2013 to 2017 Porsche Boxster models for drivers age 20, 40 and 60
Average insurance rates for 2013 to 2017 Porsche Boxster models for drivers age 20, 40 and 60

Is Porsche Boxster insurance expensive?

When compared side-by-side to the other sports cars, car insurance prices for a Porsche Boxster cost $76 less per year than the Ford Mustang, $274 less than the Dodge Challenger, and $10 less than the Chevrolet Camaro.

The Porsche Boxster ranks sixth out of 24 comparison vehicles in the 2017 sports car class for insurance affordability. The Boxster costs an average of $2,162 per year for a car insurance policy with full coverage, while the segment average car insurance cost is $2,536 per year, a difference of $374 per year.

The table below shows how average Porsche Boxster insurance fares against other sports cars like the Subaru WRX, Chevrolet Corvette, and the Porsche 911.

Insurance Cost Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs Sports Cars
Rank Make and Model Annual Premium Difference
1Mazda MX-5 Miata$1,500-$662
2Audi TT$1,958-$204
3Subaru WRX$2,002-$160
4Subaru BRZ$2,070-$92
5Nissan 370Z$2,104-$58
6Porsche Boxster$2,162--
7Chevrolet Camaro$2,172$10
8BMW M2$2,178$16
9Porsche 718$2,226$64
10Ford Mustang$2,238$76
11Lexus RC F$2,328$166
12Chevrolet Corvette$2,358$196
13Dodge Challenger$2,436$274
14Alfa Romeo 4C$2,492$330
15BMW M4$2,650$488
16Dodge Viper$2,684$522
17BMW M3$2,698$536
18Jaguar F-Type$2,780$618
19Porsche 911$2,872$710
20Nissan GT-R$3,082$920
21Acura NSX$3,216$1,054
22Audi R8$3,462$1,300
23BMW i8$3,532$1,370
24Maserati Granturismo$3,674$1,512

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Premiums are averaged for all trim levels for each vehicle from the 2017 model year. Updated October 24, 2025

At $2,162 per year, insurance cost for a 2017 Porsche Boxster ranks sixth out of 24 models in the sports car segment
At $2,162 per year, insurance cost for a 2017 Porsche Boxster ranks sixth out of 24 models in the sports car segment