Porsche Prices 2009 Boxster, Cayman

Expect the 2009 Porsche Boxster and Cayman to land at dealerships in March with improved technology, power and fuel economy. Of course, this also means a teensy price bump. The ’09 Cayman will start at $50,300, while the Cayman S will cost $60,200, not including a destination charge of $975, according to Tony Fouladpour, business communications manager for Porsche.

The Boxster will begin at a $46,600 base price and jump up to $56,700 for the Boxster S. The destination charge will be $950 for the Boxster.

Overall, Porsche’s 2009 pricing amounts to about a 1.8% jump versus the 2008 models, but this increase represents more bang for your buck. Both the Boxster and Cayman will sport Porsche’s new Direct Fuel Injection technology for increased power, while gas mileage estimates top 25 mpg — an increase in fuel economy from 2008.

2008 L.A. Auto Show: 2009 Porsche Boxster

• Competes with: Audi TT, BMW Z4, Chevrolet Corvette convertible, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
• Looks like: A 2008 Boxster with some tweaks to the headlights, taillights and side marker lights
• Drivetrain: 255-hp, 2.9-liter six-cylinder or 310-hp, 3.4-liter six-cylinder with six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual
• Hits dealerships: March 2009

Porsche's more-affordable midengine roadster, the Boxster, and its coupe counterpart, the Cayman, have been upgraded for 2009 with more power, better mileage, revised suspensions and upgraded interiors. The styling has also been tweaked, with an emphasis on the lights — headlights, taillights and side marker lights.

There are also some subtle front-end changes to distinguish the coupe and roadster more. The Cayman has round fog lights and a larger grille opening. The Boxster has rectangular fog lights. Both cars now incorporate their turn signals into the halogen headlight clusters, and LED taillights are standard. An option package includes bi-xenon headlights, cornering lights and LED daytime running lights.