Nissan 350z Price: MSRP, Trims & Real-World Cost

The Nissan 350Z is a two-seat rear-drive sports car that Nissan no longer sells new. Because of that, a search for its price really covers two separate numbers: what the car cost at the dealership when it was current, and what buyers pay for a used one today. This guide keeps the two apart and puts a date on every figure.

The 350Z came as a coupe and a roadster, and trim names such as Touring, Track, and NISMO changed the sticker price within a single model year. Two cars from the same year can sit far apart on the used market for the same reason. A NISMO car with a manual gearbox and a clean history is a different purchase from a high-mileage roadster, even though both wear the same badge.

Original MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price for a given model year. It leaves out destination charges, dealer add-ons, taxes, and any markup a dealer may have asked. The rows below show the starting price for the base coupe in the first model year and later data points for other trims and years.

Two things are worth noticing. First, the Touring and Track versions of the 2003 car cost noticeably more than the base coupe, so "350Z price" without a trim name can mean very different amounts. Second, the 2006 base coupe was priced above the 2003 base coupe, which fits a car that gained equipment and saw prices drift up over its run. The figures come from different sources, so small differences between rows can reflect how each source lists a trim.

With no new cars to buy, the used market sets the price. The rows below are individual sales on Bring a Trailer, an online auction site. Each one is a single result for a specific car on a specific day, not an average.

Read these as examples of what particular cars brought, not as a price list. The 2006 coupe with low mileage and the 2003 Touring with a single original owner both sold for the kinds of amounts you would expect from a well-kept enthusiast car. The 2004 Touring roadster sold for far less, which may reflect its condition, mileage, or the preferences of that auction's bidders. Condition and history explain most of the gap.

• Trim and edition. NISMO, Track, and Touring cars each have their own following, and the original sticker prices already differed by trim.
• Body style. Coupes and roadsters are priced differently, and the coupe is the version most of the examples above show.
• Transmission. A six-speed manual is what many enthusiast buyers look for, and the auction titles above often name it.
• Mileage and ownership history. Low-mileage cars and cars with long single-owner histories tend to draw more attention.
• Modifications. Aftermarket parts can raise or lower interest depending on the buyer. Original, unmodified cars are often easier to value.
• Rust, accident history, and service records. Gaps in any of these can pull a price down.

A new price from two decades ago tells you what the car was positioned against at the time. It does not tell you what a used one is worth now. Some of the auction results above sit below the original base price, while the lowest-mileage cars sit closer to or beyond what a new one cost. Treat MSRP as a reference point and look at recent completed sales for cars that match the year, trim, and mileage you want.

Start with a vehicle history report to look for accidents, title problems, and odometer inconsistencies. Then ask an independent mechanic who knows these cars to do a pre-purchase inspection. Ask for service records and look closely at the clutch, the condition of the tires, signs of leaks, and any evidence of hard driving or track use. For a roadster, check the condition of the soft top and the seals around it.

Insurance is worth pricing before you commit. Quotes for sports cars vary by driver, age, and location, so ask your insurer about the specific VIN. Sales tax, title, registration, and documentation fees depend on your state and are on top of any price you agree to.