New Nissan Z for Sale nearLansing, MI

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 $43,045, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $42,164 over the past year. 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 owner enthusiasm across its model years, with a clear identity that resonates with sports-car shoppers. The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Z for its powerful engine, thrilling driving experience, and classic design. The car’s heritage-inspired styling and straightforward sports-car character also come through as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs center on steering feel, seat comfort, and technology, with recent expert reviews also pointing to an aging platform and a ride that can feel unsettled on rough pavement.

34.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Z models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Nissan Z as a car that delivers strong performance and a memorable driving experience, while expert commentary reinforces its appeal as a classic-feeling sports car with modern hardware. Across the model years, the Z’s enthusiast-focused character is a major part of its appeal.

• 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 sports-car wear items and how the car was driven than by the model’s core appeal.

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: 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: an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto; 9-inch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay, NissanConnect Services with Wi-Fi hotspot access, a navigation system, and an eight-speaker Bose premium audio system
• Fuel efficiency: Nissan says the twin-turbo V6 requires premium gas and should return between 19 mpg and 22 mpg in combined driving. Our test car had a 20 mpg EPA fuel economy rating, and we observed 21.4 mpg on our Southern California evaluation loop.

Which Nissan Z trim should I buy?

The 2026 Nissan Z offers these trims:

• Sport: The entry point gives you the core Z formula and the 12.3-inch digital display, making it the simplest way to get into the car’s classic rear-drive sports-car character.
• Performance: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds SynchroRev Match for the manual, a mechanical limited-slip differential, performance brakes, 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, a 9-inch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay, NissanConnect Services with Wi-Fi hotspot access, navigation, and an eight-speaker Bose premium audio system.
• 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 for buyers who want extra personality.
• Nismo: This is the most track-focused version, adding chassis bracing, revised steering, upgraded brakes, exclusive suspension tuning, wider rear wheels, and high-performance summer tires, along with the most powerful tune in the lineup.

What Nissan Z do most buyers choose?

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

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right color, trim, and price. They also usually sit in the sweet spot between newer features and broader market availability.

What is the Nissan Z's resale value?

The table shows a decline in price over the past year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The movement is modest rather than dramatic, so you’re seeing a relatively stable pricing pattern rather than a sharp swing. That makes the current market easier to read if you’re comparing recent model years.

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

The 2026 Z includes 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.

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 −3.33% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 35.7% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $42,694. The Nissan Z offers a classic two-seat sports-car character with strong performance and a heritage-inspired design.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 produces 400 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, with 420 hp and 384 lb-ft in the Z Nismo, and Nissan says it should return between 19 mpg and 22 mpg in combined driving.
• Tech: 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: The latest model adds 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 2024 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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.