2027 Nissan Z: real cost in California
See the Z on Nissan's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Sport Automatic · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$44,480the advertised price
Drive away$50,016with fees and tax
Loan payment$767/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,467/moeverything, after resale
$50,016 to drive away + $74,744 to run it for 6 years − $19,161 back at resale = $105,598, or $1,467 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$50,016
Running it, 6 yrs+$74,744
Back at resale−$19,161
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$44,480Feesfreight $1,325 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,410Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,126Fuel13,500 mi a year at 22 MPG
+$24,282Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,567Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$10,509Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$10,242Maintenanceestimate
+$8,991Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,154Resale after 6 years43% of MSRP, you get this back
−$19,161True cost $105,598 ÷ 72 months$1,467 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyCoupe173.2 in long
Seats2
Cargo6.9 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance4.7–4.9 inlow; watch steep driveways
Engine and fuel
Engine400–420 hp premium gas, RWD
0–60 mph4.5–4.6 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy18–22 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires18" or 19"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years43% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: RWD, 2 seats.| Sport Automatic | $44,480 | $50,016 | $105,598 | ✓ $1,467/mo | 22 MPG | — No |
| Sport Manual | $44,480 | $50,016 | $108,029 | $1,500/mo | 20 MPG | — No |
| Performance Automatic | $54,480 | $60,915 | $117,661 | $1,634/mo | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| Performance Manual | $54,480 | $60,915 | $120,091 | $1,668/mo | 20 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| NISMO Automatic | $67,260 | $74,843 | $136,826 | $1,900/mo | 19 MPG | — No |
| NISMO Manual | $67,260 | $74,843 | $138,393 | $1,922/mo | 18 MPG | — No |
Sport Automatic
✓ $1,467/mo
True cost
Sport Manual
$1,500/mo
True cost
Performance Automatic
$1,634/mo
True cost
Performance Manual
$1,668/mo
True cost
NISMO Automatic
$1,900/mo
True cost
NISMO Manual
$1,922/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
Sport Automatic$44,480
Sport Manual$44,480
Performance Automatic$54,480
Performance Manual$54,480
NISMO Automatic$67,260
NISMO Manual$67,260
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Performance Automatic to Performance Manual
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ from Performance Automatic
Power driver's seat
✓ Performance Automatic to Performance Manual
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ from Performance Automatic
Premium sound system
✓ from Performance Automatic
Capability and looks
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimLane centeringHands-free driving360° cameraCooled seatsHeated steering wheelHeated rear seatsDual-zone climateMassaging seatsRemote startPower liftgateMemory seatWireless CarPlayHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)AWD or 4WDTow hitch includedSunroofPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the Sport Automatic (79 items)
- Speakers: 6
- Reconfigurable LCD Instrument Cluster: 12.3" Multi-function information display
- Radio: AM/FM/SiriusXM
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Voice Recognition: Siri Eyes Free
- Keyfob Keyless Entry
- Smart Device Integration
- Wireless Audio Streaming: Bluetooth
- Wireless Phone Connectivity: Bluetooth
- Driver Information Center
- USB Ports: 2
- 12V DC Power Outlet: 2
- LCD Monitor: NissanConnect 8" touch-screen display
- 1st-row LCD Monitor Count: 2
- Forward Collision System
- Front Pedestrian Detection
- Rear Collision System: Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) warning
- Brake Assist
- Auto High Beam Headlights: High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill Hold Control: Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Blind-spot Warning: Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
- Lane Departure Warning: Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Cruise Control
- Cruise Control — Adaptive: Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
- Parking Sensors: Front and rear sensors
- Proximity Key
- Open/Close Cargo Access: Power and keyfob
- Keyfob Cargo Access
- Rear Cargo Door: Liftgate
- Driver Mirror: Power remote
- Passenger Mirror: Power remote
- Driver-side Turn Signal Indicator In Mirror
- Passenger-side Turn Signal Indicator In Mirror
- Headlight Beam: LED low/high beam
- Exterior Light Control: Auto on/off
- Delay-off Headlights
- LED Front Exterior Accent Lights: LED
- LED Taillights
- Body Material: Galvanized steel/aluminum
- Grille: With body-colored bar
- Door Count: 2
- Antenna: Window grid
- Front Bumper: Body-colored
- Rear Bumper: Body-colored
- Front Driver Seat: Manual
- Front Driver Seat Direction Control: 8-way adjustable
- Front Passenger Seat: Manual
- Front Passenger Direction Control: 4-way adjustable
- Front Seat Type: Sport bucket
- Steering Wheel Material: Leather
- Seat Material: Cloth
- Air Conditioning: Automatic
- Cabin Air Filter
- Window Control: Power
- Window Control — Express Up: Driver and passenger
- Window Control — Express Down: Driver and passenger
- Cargo Tie Downs
- Auto-dimming Rear View Mirror
- Tilting Steering Wheel: Manual
- Telescoping Steering Wheel: Manual
- Seating Capacity: 2
- Window Tint: Light
- Instrumentation Display: 12.3" Multi-function information display
- Exterior Temperature
- Driver Front-impact Air Bag
- Passenger Front-impact Air Bag
- Driver Side-impact Air Bag: Seat mounted
- Passenger Side-impact Air Bag: Seat mounted
- Curtain Air Bag: Curtain 1st row
- Occupant Classification System
- Side-impact Beams
- Seat Belt Pretensioners: Front
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): 4-wheel
- Traction Control System
- Vehicle Dynamic Control: Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
- Panic Alarm
- Vehicle Security System: Vehicle Security System (VSS)
- Vehicle Immobilizer System: Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
Recalls
We couldn't match the Z in NHTSA's recall records yet, so we can't say whether it has any. Check by VIN at NHTSA ↗
Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Z in California?
- $50,016 to drive away for the Sport Automatic, from a $44,480 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $767 loan payment, about $1,517 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,467 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colors
Shinkai Green Pearl Metallic / Super Black Two-toneSolid Red / Super Black Two-toneBoulder Gray Pearl / Super Black Two-tonePearl White TriCoat / Super Black Two-toneBayside Blue QuadCoatBlack Diamond PearlGun MetallicStealth Gray / Super Black Two-tone
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US prices in US dollars from Nissan's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.