New Nissan Z for Sale nearOpelika, AL

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 $43,283, and its year-round low is $42,169.82. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now if you're shopping used. 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 approval from owners across the lineup, and its appeal is rooted in classic sports-car character. 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 distinctive styling. The car’s enthusiast-focused personality and strong performance come through repeatedly, especially for shoppers who want a true two-seat sports car with character.

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

The main trade-offs center on ride quality, cabin space, and everyday refinement, with recent expert-tested years calling out a choppy ride, uncomfortable seats, and outdated technology.

35.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Z models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Nissan Z’s strong performance, classic design, and engaging driving character as its biggest strengths. Across the model years in the data, owner ratings stay high, which suggests that shoppers who want a focused sports car tend to respond well to the Z’s overall formula.

• 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 tied more to the Z’s sports-car character and age-related refinement than to any broad pattern of owner dissatisfaction.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.9% — 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; a 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 starting point if you want the Z’s core twin-turbo V6, rear-wheel-drive layout, and manual or automatic transmission in the most straightforward package.
• Performance: the best-value trim for many shoppers, adding SynchroRev Match for the manual, a mechanical limited-slip differential, performance brakes, and 19-inch forged aluminum wheels.
• Heritage Edition: based on the Performance trim, it 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: the most track-focused version, adding 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.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices on trim, color, and price, which makes them the most common starting points for used shoppers. They also tend to be the easiest years to compare side by side because there are simply more listings to browse.

What is the Nissan Z's resale value?

The price movement shown here points to a modest decline, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. That kind of change suggests the market is giving buyers a bit more room to negotiate than it was a year ago. 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 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.

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 −2.95% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 35.3% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings. The Nissan Z offers a classic two-seat sports-car layout, strong performance, and a distinctive heritage-inspired design that gives it real enthusiast appeal.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: 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), with a six-speed manual gearbox or a nine-speed automatic transmission, and between 19 mpg and 22 mpg in combined driving
• Tech: a 12.3-inch digital display with Normal, Enhanced, and Sport modes, plus a 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
• Safety: 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: $44,215

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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.