The Porsche Boxster (2 generations, 1997–2016) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 2.7L, 6-cyl, Premium fuel, Rear-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 25 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Porsche Boxster VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Porsche Boxster window sticker — build, options & years
The Porsche Boxster ran from 1997–2016 across 2 generations (1997–2012, 2013–2015). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 2.7L, 6-cyl, Premium fuel, Rear-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Porsche Boxster VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2016, 2008, 2012; the most-complained-about are 1998, 1999, 1997. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Porsche Boxster VIN decoder.
What the Porsche Boxster sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Boxster, latest tested year 2020:
The label also prints an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 416 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the Boxster under Two Seaters, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the Boxster's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1997 to 2020. Worth checking before you compare a Boxster sticker from one year with another:
Over that span the combined figure rose by 4 mpg, so an early sticker and a recent one describe noticeably different cars. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What a used Boxster sells for now
The label froze the Boxster price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the Boxster by model year, from 109 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 16 listings | |
| 2002 | 12 listings | |
| 2001 | 22 listings | |
| 2000 | 17 listings | |
| 1999 | 11 listings | |
| 1998 | 10 listings | |
| 1997 | 21 listings |
A 2003 Boxster asks a median $12,999 today, a 1997 about $2,500. Full breakdown on the Porsche Boxster value page.
What's on the Porsche Boxster sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 24 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Boxster VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Porsche Boxster VIN decoder.
Boxster window sticker — every model year
This covers the Porsche Boxster for 1997–2016. Enter any Boxster VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Porsche model.
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Other Porsche window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche 911 | Minicompact Cars | 25 mpg | |
| Porsche Cayenne | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 24 mpg | |
| Porsche Macan | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 105 mpg | |
| Porsche Panamera | Large Cars | 25 mpg | |
| Porsche Taycan | Compact Cars | 93 mpg | |
| Porsche Cayman | Two Seaters | 25 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Porsche Boxster
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Boxster, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Porsche Boxster all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Porsche Boxster whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Porsche Boxster window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 24 mpg combined (21 city / 27 highway), from its 2020 rating, with an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What is a Porsche Boxster worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2003 asks a median $12,999 and a 1997 about $2,500 across 109 live listings. See the Porsche Boxster value page.
Is the recreated Porsche Boxster sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Porsche Boxster may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Porsche Boxster?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.
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