Which 2023 Nissan Z trim should you buy?
$40,990 to $53,990. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Nissan's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: Z Sport 9AT RWD → Z Performance 6MT RWD, +$10,000 for 24 features made standard.
Thinnest step: Z Performance 9AT RWD → Z Proto Spec 6MT RWD, +$3,000 for 1 feature made standard.
Z Sport 9AT $40,990
+— over the Z Sport 6MT RWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 20 mpg → 22 mpg
Z Performance 6MT $50,990
+$10,000 over the Z Sport 9AT RWD.
Standard here, not on the Z Sport 9AT RWD: 4-way power adjustable driver's seat with manual lifter, lumbar and thigh support, 4-way power passenger seat, 9.0-inch touchscreen display with navigation, Aluminum trimmed sport pedals, Bose® audio system with 8 speakers, Active Noise Cancellation, Active Sound Enhancement, Dual outlet exhaust with sport grade muffler, Front chin spoiler, Glove compartment dampening, Heated outside mirrors, Heated seats, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, Launch control, Leather-appointed seating surfaces with synthetic suede inserts, Mechanical clutch-type limited-slip differential and 10 more
MPG comb 22 mpg → 20 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
Z Performance 9AT $50,990
+— over the Z Performance 6MT RWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 20 mpg → 22 mpg
Z Proto Spec 6MT $53,990
+$3,000 over the Z Performance 9AT RWD.
Standard here, not on the Z Performance 9AT RWD: 9-speed automatic transmission with drive mode switch, shift by wire
MPG comb 22 mpg → 20 mpg
Z Proto Spec 9AT $53,990
+— over the Z Proto Spec 6MT RWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 20 mpg → 22 mpg
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
Common questions about the 2023 Nissan Z trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2023 Nissan Z trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Z Sport 9AT RWD to the Z Performance 6MT RWD: $10,000 more for 24 features the press kit lists as standard on the Z Performance 6MT RWD and not on the Z Sport 9AT RWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2023 Nissan Z trims cost?
6 trims, from $40,990 for the Z Sport 6MT RWD to $53,990 for the Z Proto Spec 9AT RWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.