How much does the Nissan Z cost in today's market?

Used Nissan Z prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Nissan Z's current nationwide average price is $43,044, and over the past year that nationwide average reached a low of $42,164. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Nissan Z a good car?

Yes — the Nissan Z earns strong praise from owners for its classic sports-car design and thrilling performance.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently highlight the Z's powerful engine, engaging driving experience, and distinctive styling. Recent model-year feedback also points to the car's heritage-inspired look and its appeal as a true sports car.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out in expert reviews are the ride quality on rough pavement, the steering feel, and the cabin's everyday comfort.

34.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Z models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Nissan Z for its strong performance, classic design, and overall driving excitement. Expert commentary also reinforces that appeal by highlighting the car's character and enthusiast focus.

• Owners rate the Nissan Z between 4.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is shaped more by the car's sports-car priorities and age than by owner sentiment, so a careful inspection and maintenance history matter.

What should I look for when buying a used Nissan Z?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 94.9% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Nissan Safety Shield 360 with forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto on the Z Sport, plus a 9-inch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay, NissanConnect Services with Wi-Fi hotspot access, navigation, and an eight-speaker Bose premium audio system on the Z Performance, Heritage Edition, and Nismo.
• Fuel efficiency: Nissan says the twin-turbo V6 requires premium gas and should return between 19 mpg and 22 mpg in combined driving.

Which Nissan Z trim should I buy?

The 2026 Nissan Z offers these trims:

• Sport: The entry trim gives you the core Z formula and is the best-value choice if you want the model's character at the lowest price.
• Performance: This trim adds SynchroRev Match for the manual transmission, a mechanical limited-slip differential, performance brakes, and 19-inch forged aluminum wheels.
• Heritage Edition: Based on the Performance trim, this version adds Midnight Purple paint, bronze 19-inch Rays forged aluminum wheels, a carbon-fiber rear spoiler, retro-inspired Twin Turbo graphics, special floor mats, and unique door kick plates.
• Nismo: This trim brings chassis bracing, revised steering, upgraded brakes, exclusive suspension tuning, wider rear wheels, and high-performance summer tires.

What Nissan Z do most buyers choose?

The Nissan Z years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you usually get more inventory to compare and a better chance of finding the right color, trim, and price. They also tend to attract more attention from shoppers, which can make them the most practical used picks.

What is the Nissan Z's resale value?

Used Nissan Z pricing is moving lower in the year-over-year view shown here, which can work in your favor if you're shopping for value. The change is modest for the model year shown, suggesting a relatively steady market rather than a sharp swing. That makes the current pricing environment more approachable for buyers who want a recent Z without paying peak numbers.

The 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Nissan Z safe?

• 2026: 5/10
• 2024: 6/10
• 2023: 7/10

Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard on the 2026 Nissan Z.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Nissan Z now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −3.43% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 34.8% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings. The Nissan Z offers a classic two-seat sports-car character with strong performance and a distinctive heritage-inspired design.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: One of the best things about the Nissan Z lives beneath its long, shapely hood. There, you’ll find a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine producing 400 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque (420 hp and 384 lb-ft in the Z Nismo). A six-speed manual gearbox or a nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters delivers that power to the rear wheels.
• Tech: In all Nissan Z trims, drivers face a 12.3-inch digital display with Normal, Enhanced, and Sport modes. The Z Sport has an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, and two USB ports, while the Z Performance, Heritage Edition, and Nismo add a 9-inch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay, NissanConnect Services with Wi-Fi hotspot access, a navigation system, and an eight-speaker Bose premium audio system.
• Safety: Nissan equips the Z with forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Starting price: Pricing ranges from $44,215 to $66,995, including the $1,245 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.