2026 Nissan Z trim levels explained
Base to top
$22,780
- 13 trims. $42,970 to $65,750.
- Base: Sport RWD. Top: NISMO Auto RWD #487184.
All 13 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport RWD | $42,970 | $1,295 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 20 mpg | 2 |
| Sport Auto RWD #481519 | $42,970 | $1,295 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 2 |
| Sport Auto RWD #487181 | $42,970 | $1,295 to $1,325 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 2 |
| Sport Manual RWD #481518 | $42,970 | $1,295 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 20 mpg | 2 |
| Sport Manual RWD #487180 | $42,970 | $1,295 to $1,325 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 20 mpg | 2 |
| Performance RWD | $52,970 | $1,295 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 20 mpg | 2 |
| Performance Auto RWD #481521 | $52,970 | $1,295 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 2 |
| Performance Auto RWD #487183 | $52,970 | $1,295 to $1,325 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 2 |
| Performance Manual RWD #481520 | $52,970 | $1,295 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 20 mpg | 2 |
| Performance Manual RWD #487182 | $52,970 | $1,295 to $1,325 | 3.0L 6cyl | 400 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 20 mpg | 2 |
| NISMO RWD | $65,750 | $1,295 | 3.0L 6cyl | 420 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 2 |
| NISMO Auto RWD #481522 | $65,750 | $1,295 | 3.0L 6cyl | 420 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 2 |
| NISMO Auto RWD #487184 | $65,750 | $1,295 to $1,325 | 3.0L 6cyl | 420 hp | RWD | 9-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 2 |
What changes at each step
Sport to Sport Auto #481519: $0
Sport RWD $42,970 to Sport Auto RWD #481519 $42,970.
- MPG: 20 mpg to 22 mpg.
No equipment data.
Sport Auto #487181 to Sport Manual #481518: $0
Sport Auto RWD #487181 $42,970 to Sport Manual RWD #481518 $42,970.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 20 mpg.
No equipment data.
Sport Manual #487180 to Performance: +$10,000
Sport Manual RWD #487180 $42,970 to Performance RWD $52,970.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Performance to Performance Auto #481521: $0
Performance RWD $52,970 to Performance Auto RWD #481521 $52,970.
- MPG: 20 mpg to 22 mpg.
No equipment data.
Performance Auto #487183 to Performance Manual #481520: $0
Performance Auto RWD #487183 $52,970 to Performance Manual RWD #481520 $52,970.
- MPG: 22 mpg to 20 mpg.
No equipment data.
Performance Manual #487182 to NISMO: +$12,780
Performance Manual RWD #487182 $52,970 to NISMO RWD $65,750.
- Power: 400 hp to 420 hp.
- MPG: 20 mpg to 19 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Performance RWD, $52,970.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Performance RWD, $52,970.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Sport RWD, $42,970.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Sport RWD, $42,970.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Performance RWD, $52,970.
- 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 | NISMO RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | N |
| 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 for 10 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: NISMO RWD, 420 hp, $65,750.
- The best mpg: Sport Auto RWD #481519, 22 mpg, $42,970.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Sport Auto RWD #481519, Sport Auto RWD #487181, Sport Manual RWD #481518, Sport Manual RWD #487180, Performance Auto RWD #481521, Performance Auto RWD #487183, Performance Manual RWD #481520, Performance Manual RWD #487182, NISMO Auto RWD #481522, NISMO Auto RWD #487184.
- Dropped: Sport Auto RWD, Sport Manual RWD, Performance Auto RWD, Performance Manual RWD, NISMO Auto RWD.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: $0.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport RWD | $42,970 | $42,970 | $0 |
| Performance RWD | $52,970 | $52,970 | $0 |
| NISMO RWD | $65,750 | $65,750 | $0 |
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What this cannot tell you
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