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2018 Nissan NV Cargo Trims Comparison

2018 NV Cargo trim level differences

The 2018 Nissan NV Cargo is a full-size van that is available in three models (1500, 2500 and 3500) with increasing levels of hauling and towing capabilities. Within these models are three trim levels: S, SV and SL. The 1500 model comes only with a standard roof and a 4.0-liter V6 engine (261 horsepower, 281 pound-feet of torque) paired with a five-speed automatic transmission that drives the rear wheels. The 2500 model comes standard with this engine and is also eligible for a high roof and a 5.6-liter V8 (375 hp, 387 lb-ft) mated to a seven-speed transmission as options. The 3500 can be had with either roof but comes only with the V8.

Standard feature highlights for the 1500 S trim include 17-inch steel wheels, power windows and door locks, air conditioning, remote keyless entry, cruise control, a tilt-only steering wheel, a rearview camera, 5-inch color display, Bluetooth, a USB port, and a two-speaker stereo with a CD player. The 2500 S version also includes power-adjustable mirrors, two household power outlets, additional cargo lights, and storage bins under the driver seat and in the rear door.

Stepping up to the 1500 SV trim adds standard power-adjustable mirrors, rear parking sensors, a cargo mat, trim panels on the cargo walls, and a four-speaker stereo with redundant steering wheel controls. The 2500 SV also comes with a center console, cupholders and additional 12-volt power outlets. The top SL trim is available starting with the 2500 model and includes heated mirrors, chrome exterior trim, chrome wheels, a security system and an eight-way power driver seat.

Opting for the V8 in the SV and SL trim levels adds extendable tow mirrors, two front tow hooks, a prewired Class IV receiver hitch and a trailer brake controller. High-roof models add integrated roof-rack mounting points and an overhead console.

Bundled add-ons include the Back Door Glass package (rear windows with defrosters and a rearview mirror) and the Navigation package (navigation, a 5.8-inch touchscreen, NissanConnect mobile apps, voice recognition and satellite radio). Some features are available as options on various trims.

Which 2018 NV Cargo trim does Edmunds recommend?

A number of available models, powerplants and options allow you to tailor the Nissan NV Cargo to your individual business needs. The base 1500 with the V6 engine is fine for light-duty work, but if you need to do heavy hauling and towing, the 2500 and 3500 models with the V8 engine are better choices. And if space allows, we recommend the high-roof versions for their added capacity and extra convenience.

Compare 2018 NV Cargo trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Ontario, CA
Vehicle
NV Cargo 1500 S
NV Cargo 1500 SV
NV Cargo 2500 S
NV Cargo 2500 SV
NV Cargo 2500 SL
NV Cargo 3500 S
NV Cargo 3500 SV
NV Cargo 3500 SL
Vehicle
1500 S
4.0L 6cyl 5A
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1500 SV
4.0L 6cyl 5A
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2500 S
4.0L 6cyl 5A
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2 for sale near you
2500 SL
4.0L 6cyl 5A
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3500 S
5.6L 8cyl 7A
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3500 SV
5.6L 8cyl 7A
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1 for sale near you
3500 SL
5.6L 8cyl 7A
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Section Title

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
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optional
Not Available
optional
optional
Not Available
optional
optional
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
Upholstery
premium cloth
premium cloth
premium cloth
premium cloth
premium cloth
premium cloth
premium cloth
premium cloth
Heated seats
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Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
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Not available
Not available
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Not available
Folding rear seats
Not available
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Sunroof
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
261 hp @ 5,600 rpm
261 hp @ 5,600 rpm
261 hp @ 5,600 rpm
261 hp @ 5,600 rpm
261 hp @ 5,600 rpm
375 hp @ 5,800 rpm
375 hp @ 5,800 rpm
375 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Engine torque
281 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
281 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
281 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
281 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
281 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
387 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
387 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
387 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Engine displacement
4.0 l
4.0 l
4.0 l
4.0 l
4.0 l
5.6 l
5.6 l
5.6 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
v6
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
5-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
7-speed automatic
7-speed automatic
7-speed automatic
Tire size
245/70R17
245/70R17
245/70R17
245/70R17
245/70R17
245/75R17
245/75R17
245/75R17
Wheel size
17 X 7.5-in
17 X 7.5-in
17 X 7.5-in
17 X 7.5-in
17 X 7.5-in
17 X 7.5-in
17 X 7.5-in
17 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
steel wheels
steel wheels
steel wheels
chrome steel wheels
steel wheels
steel wheels
chrome steel wheels
Run flat tires
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Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
45.2 ft.
45.2 ft.
45.2 ft.
45.2 ft.
45.2 ft.
45.2 ft.
45.2 ft.
45.2 ft.
Curb weight
5,806 lb.
5,912 lb.
5,807 lb.
5,948 lb.
5,964 lb.
6,031 lb.
6,172 lb.
6,187 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.1 in.
8.1 in.
8.1 in.
8.1 in.
8.1 in.
8.1 in.
8.1 in.
8.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
99.5 in.
99.5 in.
99.5 in.
99.5 in.
99.5 in.
102.8 in.
102.8 in.
102.8 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
79.9 in.
79.9 in.
79.9 in.
79.9 in.
79.9 in.
79.9 in.
79.9 in.
79.9 in.
Height
83.9 in.
83.9 in.
83.9 in.
83.9 in.
83.9 in.
84.9 in.
84.9 in.
84.9 in.
Length
240.6 in.
240.6 in.
240.6 in.
240.6 in.
240.6 in.
240.6 in.
240.6 in.
240.6 in.
Wheelbase
146.1 in.
146.1 in.
146.1 in.
146.1 in.
146.1 in.
146.1 in.
146.1 in.
146.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
234.1 cu. ft.
234.1 cu. ft.
234.1 cu. ft.
234.1 cu. ft.
234.1 cu. ft.
234.1 cu. ft.
234.1 cu. ft.
234.1 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
Front Leg Room
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
65.7 in.
65.7 in.
65.7 in.
65.7 in.
65.7 in.
65.7 in.
65.7 in.
65.7 in.
Rear Head Room
Rear Leg Room
Rear Shoulder Room
Section Title

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Charcoal, vinyl
Charcoal, vinyl/cloth
Charcoal, vinyl/cloth
Charcoal, vinyl
Charcoal, vinyl/cloth
Charcoal, vinyl/cloth
Charcoal, vinyl/cloth
Charcoal, vinyl
Charcoal, vinyl/cloth
Charcoal, vinyl/cloth
Charcoal, vinyl/cloth
Exterior
Cayenne Red Metallic
Glacier White
Arctic Blue Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Super Black
Cayenne Red Metallic
Glacier White
Arctic Blue Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Super Black
Cayenne Red Metallic
Glacier White
Arctic Blue Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Super Black
Cayenne Red Metallic
Glacier White
Arctic Blue Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Super Black
Cayenne Red Metallic
Glacier White
Arctic Blue Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Super Black
Cayenne Red Metallic
Glacier White
Arctic Blue Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Super Black
Cayenne Red Metallic
Glacier White
Arctic Blue Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Super Black
Cayenne Red Metallic
Glacier White
Arctic Blue Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Super Black