2027 Nissan Z Price Climbs, But So Does The Value2027 Nissan Z Price Climbs, But So Does The ValueThe Nissan Z is getting more expensive. The good news is that the math still lands in the Z's favor, because even after a pricing bump for 2027, it remains one of the cleaner enthusiast-car arguments on the market, including a rear-drive layout and available stick-shift.Nissan confirmed in its 2027 Z pricing announcement that the car will start at $44,480 before destination, with the Z NISMO opening at $67,260. Destination and handling add another $1,245. Last year's Z pricing ranged from $42,970 to $65,750, so yes, this is an increase across the book. It is not a shocking one, though, and given what Nissan added for 2027, calling it gouging would be a stretch.2027 Nissan Z: All the Details2027 Nissan Z: All the DetailsView GalleryAdvertisementAdvertisement24 photosThe 2027 Z Sport is priced at $44,480 with either the nine-speed automatic or six-speed manual - no difference, regardless of your transmission choice. The Z Performance lands at $54,480, again with no price difference between the two transmissions. The Z NISMO sits at $67,260, and for 2027, that figure finally applies to both the automatic and a newly available six-speed manual. Nissan says that "there is no price difference between the six-speed manual and nine-speed automatic," which is exactly how this should work in a car like this. Charging extra for the transmission enthusiasts actually want would have been a very modern kind of dumb.The big news is the NISMO manual. Nissan says the 2027 Z NISMO adds an available six-speed manual transmission "in response to popular demand," complete with a short shifter and upgraded clutch. That alone fixes one of the loudest complaints about the sharper Z. The NISMO always had the badge and the intent, but forcing buyers into the automatic made it feel like Nissan had somehow built the hardcore version while forgetting who hardcore buyers are.2027 nissan z gets more expensive but it s still a bargainNissan also gave the NISMO proper hardware. Every 2027 Z NISMO gets upgraded two-piece iron-aluminum brake rotors derived from the GT-R, which Nissan says save 19 pounds of unsprung weight while increasing thermal capacity. The company also says enhanced cooling channels keep rotor temperatures significantly lower for track use. That is not paint-and-stickers nonsense. That is real, functional stuff, and it makes the higher NISMO price easier to swallow.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe regular Z Sport and Performance trims get a heritage-themed refresh rather than a full rethink. Nissan says both add a body-color bar in the grille opening, while all grades now wear a new "Z" emblem on the nose instead of the Nissan logo. The Performance trim also gets new forged 19-inch wheels with black spokes and a machined-finish rim. It is the kind of change that will either read as subtle and faithful or make people argue online for three days. So, normal Z behavior.There is also a new Shinkai Green Pearl Metallic paint option, inspired by the original S30-generation Z, and Performance buyers can pair it with a newly available tan interior. Nissan says that green-over-tan combination is something customers have been asking for, and frankly, it sounds like the right kind of throwback without turning the car into a costume.2027 nissan z gets more expensive but it s still a bargainModelTransmissionMSRPNissan Z Sport9AT$44,480Nissan Z Sport6MT$44,480Nissan Z Performance9AT$54,480Nissan Z Performance6MT$54,480Nissan Z NISMO9AT$67,260Nissan Z NISMO6MT$67,260Underneath, the 2027 Z Performance gets larger-diameter shock absorbers intended to improve stability and damping. Nissan also says all 2027 Z models get a new fuel tank design to help maintain fuel delivery and engine performance during sustained high-lateral-force cornering.So, yes, the Z costs more. The range has moved from last year's $42,970–$65,750 spread to $44,480–$67,260 before destination. But the 2027 car also gets the NISMO manual it should have had from the start, real brake upgrades, chassis tweaks, and a cleaner heritage look. Price hikes are usually boring at best and insulting at worst. This one is still annoying, but it comes attached to the right upgrades.