how does the 718 boxster spyder compare to the cayman gt4?

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Great question! The **Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder** and **Cayman GT4** are practically twins under the skin — they share the same sublime *4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six* from the 911 GT3, the same *6-speed manual* transmission, and nearly identical suspension tuning. Think of them as two flavors of the same incredible driver's car!

## What's the Same
- **Engine**: 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six (414 hp in this 2020, bumped to 420 hp in 2021+)
- **Transmission**: 6-speed manual (both can be optioned with PDK)
- **Chassis**: GT4/Spyder-specific suspension derived from the GT3, with way more aggressive geometry than standard 718s
- **Performance**: 0-60 in ~4.2 seconds, top speed ~187 mph (Spyder) vs ~189 mph (GT4)

## The Key Differences

**Body Style & Weight**
- **Spyder**: Convertible with manually-operated roof, iconic twin-bubble rear fairings — pure open-air driving
- **GT4**: Fixed roof coupe with a proper rear wing and more aggressive aero
- The Spyder carries roughly **50–70 lbs extra** for the convertible mechanism, while the GT4's fixed roof adds structural rigidity

**Character**
- The GT4 is the sharper track tool — more aero grip, slightly more focused feel
- The Spyder is the purist's roadster — sensational noise with the roof down, classic Porsche Spyder heritage

**Market Reality**
Based on our Classic.com data:
- **Cayman GT4 Manual**: Currently averaging **~$120,200**, with 20 for sale right now. Recent sales range from $79K–$169K
- **Your Spyder**: At **$124,990** with 26K miles, it's priced right in line with comparable GT4s

Interestingly, the 718 generation flipped the traditional Porsche script — the *Boxster* Spyder commands a small premium over the Cayman GT4 at MSRP, whereas historically the coupe was always pricier!

**Verdict visit the market pages:**
- [718 Boxster Spyder Manual Market](https://classic.com/m/porsche/718/boxster/spyder/manual/)
- [718 Cayman GT4 Manual Market](https://classic.com/m/porsche/718/cayman/gt4/manual/)

Can't go wrong with either — choose the GT4 if you want the sharpest track experience, or the Spyder if you value that open-air, analog driving experience. Would you like me to find some Cayman GT4s for you to compare directly? Or can I help you with anything else about this Spyder?

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