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Used 2021 Nissan NV Cargo Van Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Nissan NV Cargo van is a full-size, rear-wheel-drive van with seating for two passengers. (The multi-passenger NV Passenger van is reviewed separately on Edmunds.) It's available in three models: NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD. Each offers increasing levels of hauling and towing capabilities. The 1500 and 2500 models are available in S and SV trim levels, while the 3500 is available in SV and SL trims.

The 1500 model comes with a 4.0-liter V6 engine (261 horsepower, 281 lb-ft of torque) paired to a five-speed automatic transmission; its roof is standard height. The 2500 has the same engine, but can be fitted with a 5.6-liter V8 engine (375 hp, 387 lb-ft) joined to a seven-speed automatic transmission. A high-roof configuration is also optional. The 3500, available with a standard or high roof, comes only with the V8.

The base NV1500 S trim is indeed basic, but comes with features such as:

  • 17-inch steel wheels
  • Power windows/door locks
  • Keyless entry
  • Floor-mounted cargo tie-down rings
  • Air conditioning
  • Cloth seats
  • Rearview camera
  • 7-inch touchscreen display
  • USB and AUX audio inputs
  • Two-speaker stereo

The SV trim adds more meaningful features such as:

  • 17-inch styled wheels
  • Cruise control
  • Power-adjustable side mirrors
  • Trim panels on interior cargo walls
  • Four-speaker stereo
  • Rear parking sensors

The NV2500 HD S mirrors the features of the 1500 S, but adds:

  • Driver under-seat storage area
  • Additional cargo area work lights
  • Overhead center console (high-roof model only)

The NV2500 SV trim mirrors the NV1500 SV and adds:

  • Lockable center console with 12-volt and 120-volt power outlets
  • 120-volt outlet in cargo area
  • Tow hitch (V8 only)

The NV3500 SV turns up the comfort and conveniences with all the features of the NV2500 SV, plus:

  • Heated extendable mirrors
  • Tow hitch
  • 5.8-inch touchscreen display
  • Navigation system
  • NissanConnect mobile apps
  • Satellite radio

Finally, the NV3500 SL tops out with nearly all available goodies, including:

  • 17-inch chrome wheels
  • Chrome exterior trim
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat with manual lumbar support
  • Security system

Nissan offers a variety of custom upfit packages, with shelves, organizers and dividers all tailored to specific job functions. But the NV Cargo does offer a handful of basic options for all buyers, including:

  • Back Door Glass package (SV and SL models)
    • rear windows with privacy glass and defrosters
    • rearview mirror
  • Navigation package (SV and SL models)
  • Vinyl Seat package (S trims only)

Which NV Cargo trim does Edmunds recommend?

It's difficult to recommend a specific trim given the varying needs of cargo van buyers. Those planning to carry heavy loads should consider the NV2500 and NV3500 models. And unless you need rock-bottom pricing, we think the NV2500 SV hits the sweet spot. It offers useful features such as cruise control, rear parking sensors and power-adjustable mirrors unavailable on the spartan S trim. You can also get it with the optional V8 engine.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Jefferson, GA
Vehicle
NV Cargo 1500 S
NV Cargo 2500 S
NV Cargo 1500 SV
NV Cargo 2500 SV
NV Cargo 3500 SV
NV Cargo 3500 SL
Vehicle
1500 S
4.0L 6cyl 5A
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2500 S
4.0L 6cyl 5A
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1500 SV
4.0L 6cyl 5A
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2500 SV
4.0L 6cyl 5A
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3500 SV
5.6L 8cyl 7A
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3500 SL
5.6L 8cyl 7A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
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
Engine power
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
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
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
5.6 l
5.6 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
v8
v8
Transmission
5-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
7-speed automatic
7-speed automatic
Tire size
245/70R17
245/70R17
245/70R17
245/70R17
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
Wheel type
steel wheels
steel wheels
steel wheels
steel wheels
steel wheels
steel wheels
Run flat tires
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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

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
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.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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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.
Curb weight
5,817 lb.
5,818 lb.
5,920 lb.
5,956 lb.
6,180 lb.
6,357 lb.
Ground Clearance
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.
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.
Height
83.9 in.
83.9 in.
83.9 in.
83.9 in.
84.9 in.
106.0 in.
Length
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.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
234.1 cu. ft.
234.1 cu. ft.
234.1 cu. ft.
234.1 cu. ft.
234.1 cu. ft.
323.1 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.
63.6 in.
Front Leg Room
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.
Rear Head Room
Rear Leg Room
Rear Shoulder Room
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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

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