2023 Nissan Z trim levels explained
Base to top
$13,000
- 9 trims. $40,990 to $53,990.
- Base: Sport RWD. Top: Proto Spec Manual RWD.
All 9 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport RWD | $40,990 | $1,140 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 20 mpg | 2 |
| Sport Auto RWD | $40,990 | $1,140 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 2 |
| Sport Manual RWD | $40,990 | $1,140 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 20 mpg | 2 |
| Performance RWD | $50,990 | $1,140 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 20 mpg | 2 |
| Performance Auto RWD | $50,990 | $1,140 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 2 |
| Performance Manual RWD | $50,990 | $1,140 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 20 mpg | 2 |
| Proto Spec RWD | $53,990 | $1,140 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 2 |
| Proto Spec Auto RWD | $53,990 | $1,140 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 2 |
| Proto Spec Manual RWD | $53,990 | $1,140 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 20 mpg | 2 |
What changes at each step
Sport to Sport Auto: $0
Sport RWD $40,990 to Sport Auto RWD $40,990.
- MPG: 20 mpg to 22 mpg.
No equipment data.
Sport Auto to Sport Manual: $0
Sport Auto RWD $40,990 to Sport Manual RWD $40,990.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 20 mpg.
No equipment data.
Sport Manual to Performance: +$10,000
Sport Manual RWD $40,990 to Performance RWD $50,990.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Performance to Performance Auto: $0
Performance RWD $50,990 to Performance Auto RWD $50,990.
- MPG: 20 mpg to 22 mpg.
No equipment data.
Performance Auto to Performance Manual: $0
Performance Auto RWD $50,990 to Performance Manual RWD $50,990.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 20 mpg.
No equipment data.
Performance Manual to Proto Spec: +$3,000
Performance Manual RWD $50,990 to Proto Spec RWD $53,990.
- MPG: 20 mpg to 22 mpg.
No equipment data.
Proto Spec Auto to Proto Spec Manual: $0
Proto Spec Auto RWD $53,990 to Proto Spec Manual RWD $53,990.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 20 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Performance RWD, $50,990.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Performance RWD, $50,990.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Sport RWD, $40,990.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Sport RWD, $40,990.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Performance RWD, $50,990.
- Not on any trim: a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, premium audio, remote start, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Sport RWD | Performance RWD | Proto Spec RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N |
| Remote start | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N |
No equipment data: Sport Auto RWD, Sport Manual RWD, Performance Auto RWD, Performance Manual RWD, Proto Spec Auto RWD, Proto Spec Manual RWD.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: every trim, 400 hp.
- The best mpg: Sport Auto RWD, 22 mpg, $40,990.
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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