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Nissan Z.

A 400 hp twin-turbo V6, rear drive, and an available 6-speed manual for the price of a loaded family crossover. Old-school sports car math.

By The Broker Black · Updated September 30, 2026

About $44K*
Starting price (MSRP), base model
up to 24 mpg
Fuel economy
2
Seats
400-420 hp
Power

Z trims.

SportThe pure entry: 400 hp twin-turbo, manual or 9-speed auto, limited-slip ready chassis.
PerformanceAdds the mechanical limited-slip diff, bigger brakes, 19-inch RAYS forged wheels, Bose audio.
NismoThe track flagship: 420 hp, stiffer chassis, aero package, Recaro-style seats, auto only.

A Nissan Z, on your numbers.

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An estimate on the numbers you type, not an offer of credit or a quote from any dealership. Starting loan rates are the average new-car APR for each credit tier (used-car APR for a used car) from Experian's State of the Automotive Finance Market, second quarter 2026, VantageScore 4.0. The starting money factor, residual, and acquisition fee are starting figures only; the leasing company sets the real ones. Taxes and state fees are estimates for Arizona; the dealership's paperwork and your motor vehicle agency have the final numbers. What you own at the end assumes the car is worth the residual. Nothing you type is sent, saved, or used to check your credit.

Taxes and fees at the starting price.*

Registered inSales taxTitle, registration, and state fees
Phoenix, AZ$3,767 (8.6%)$771
Las Vegas, NV$3,685 (8.4%)$831
Los Angeles, CA$4,290 (9.8%)$654
Every new Nissan carries a 3 year / 36,000 mile basic warranty and 5 year / 60,000 mile powertrain coverage; EV batteries in the Leaf and Ariya carry 8 year / 100,000 mile coverage. Complimentary scheduled maintenance is not included.

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Questions.

How much does the Nissan Z cost?

The Nissan Z starts around $44K, the manufacturer's suggested price for the base model before options and destination. Plus each dealership's own documentary fee (not a government fee), taxes, and government fees. Higher trims cost more; the Nismo tops the range.

What trims does the Nissan Z come in?

Three: Sport, Performance, and Nismo.

What gas mileage does the Nissan Z get?

Up to 24 mpg, depending on the trim and powertrain, per the manufacturer's published figures.

How many seats does the Nissan Z have?

2.

Should I lease or buy a Nissan Z?

It depends on how long you will keep it and how far you drive. Type the price you agreed on into the calculator above and compare the lease and the loan over the same months, with your state's taxes and your own credit tier.