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Used 2023 Nissan Z Coupe Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2023 Nissan Z is a two-door sport coupe with three available trim levels: Sport, Performance and the limited-edition Proto Spec. Every Z is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine (400 horsepower, 350 lb-ft) driving the rear wheels. A six-speed manual is standard and a nine-speed automatic is available at no extra cost. Highlight features include:

Sport
Starts you off with:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Proximity keyless entry and push-button ignition
  • Performance exhaust (automatic only)
  • Digital instrument panel
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Automatic climate control
  • Eight-way manual driver's seat
  • Four-way manual passenger seat
  • Cloth upholstery
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • USB-A and USB-C ports
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
  • Satellite radio
  • Six-speaker audio system

There's also a full complement of safety systems, including:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Nissan and the car in front)

Performance
Upgrading to the Z Performance adds:

  • 19-inch forged Rays wheels
  • Larger brakes
  • Rear spoiler
  • Mechanical limited-slip differential (enhances traction for better acceleration)
  • Automated rev-matching (manual transmission only)
  • Heated mirrors
  • Upgraded paddle shifters (automatic transmission only)
  • Power-adjustable and heated seats
  • Leather upholstery with faux suede inserts
  • 9-inch touchscreen
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay functionality
  • Integrated navigation system
  • Eight-speaker Bose audio system
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Active noise cancellation

Proto Spec
This exclusive model is limited to 240 units in the U.S. It builds on top of the Performance trim with:

  • 19-inch bronze-colored Rays wheels
  • Yellow interior accents and stitching
  • Unique yellow and black paint scheme

Which Z trim does Edmunds recommend?

To get the most out of the Z, we'd go straight for the Performance trim. This choice ensures you get the limited-slip differential (it helps maximize available traction during hard acceleration as cornering) and includes wider wheels and upgraded brakes. Other included features are a larger touchscreen, heated front seats, wireless Apple CarPlay and numerous aesthetic enhancements.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Sherwood, AR
Vehicle
Z Sport
Z Performance
Z Proto Spec
Vehicle
Sport
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M
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Proto Spec
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 9A
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Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Japan
Japan
Japan
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
400 hp @ 6,400 rpm
400 hp @ 6,400 rpm
400 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Engine torque
350 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
350 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
350 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Engine displacement
3.0 l
3.0 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
6-speed manual
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/45R18
255/40R19 (FRONT) 275/35R19 (REAR)
255/40R19 (FRONT) 275/35R19 (REAR)
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in (Front) 18 X 9.0-in (Rear)
19 X 9.5-in (Front) 19 X 10.0-in (Rear)
19 X 9.5-in (Front) 19 X 10.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
18 / 24 / 20 MPG
19 / 28 / 22 MPG
19 / 28 / 22 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
3,486 lb.
3,602 lb.
3,602 lb.
Ground Clearance
4.8 in.
4.8 in.
4.8 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.6 in.
72.6 in.
72.6 in.
Height
51.8 in.
51.8 in.
51.8 in.
Length
172.4 in.
172.4 in.
172.4 in.
Wheelbase
100.4 in.
100.4 in.
100.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
Front Leg Room
42.9 in.
42.9 in.
42.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
54.2 in.
54.2 in.
54.2 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

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

Interior
Graphite, cloth
Blue, leather/sueded microfiber
Graphite, leather/sueded microfiber
Graphite w/Red Accent, leather/sueded microfiber
Graphite w/Yellow Accent, leather/sueded microfiber
Exterior
Gun Metallic
Black Diamond Metallic
Everest White Pearl TriCoat
Brilliant Silver
Passion Red TriCoat
Rosewood Metallic
Ikazuchi Yellow Pearl TriCoat
Seiran Blue Metallic
Boulder Gray Pearl
Gun Metallic
Black Diamond Metallic
Everest White Pearl TriCoat
Brilliant Silver
Passion Red TriCoat
Rosewood Metallic
Ikazuchi Yellow Pearl TriCoat
Seiran Blue Metallic
Boulder Gray Pearl
Ikazuchi Yellow Pearl TriCoat