New Nissan Z for Sale nearSalisbury, NC

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 $42,558, and over the past year it reached a low of $42,164. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Nissan Z a good car?

Yes — the Nissan Z is a strong choice if you want a classic sports-car formula with modern performance and style. The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Z for its power, thrilling driving experience, and classic design. Across the model range, the car’s heritage-inspired styling and strong performance come through as the most repeated positives, along with the appeal of a true two-seat sports car.

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

The trade-offs that come up most often are the ride quality on rough pavement, the limited cabin and cargo space, and the older-feeling technology in some versions.

39.2% 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 rewarding driving experience, and expert commentary echoes that it has a clear, enthusiast-focused character. The model’s classic design and robust powertrain are recurring strengths across the years in the data.

• 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 looks manageable if you prioritize a well-kept example and stay attentive to maintenance history.

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: 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, including the twin-turbo V6, rear-wheel drive, and the 8-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto.
• Performance: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds the 9-inch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay, NissanConnect Services with Wi-Fi hotspot access, navigation, an eight-speaker Bose premium audio system, SynchroRev Match, a mechanical limited-slip differential, performance brakes, and 19-inch forged aluminum wheels.
• Heritage Edition: This trim builds on the Performance model with 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 is 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 in color, mileage, and trim, which makes it easier to compare examples and find the right balance of price and equipment. They also tend to be the years shoppers return to most often because inventory is deeper and easier to shop.

What is the Nissan Z's resale value?

Both model years show modest price declines, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The changes are fairly close, so neither year is moving dramatically faster than the other. That makes the recent-model-year market look relatively stable overall.

The 2025 and 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 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 2025 model is at −1.76% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.22%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 40.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 40.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $42,459. The Nissan Z offers a classic two-seat sports-car character with strong performance and heritage-inspired styling.

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: The Z Sport has an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, and two USB ports. Upgrade to the Z Performance, Heritage Edition, or Nismo, and the screen grows to 9 inches while adding 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 October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.