2025 Nissan Z vs. Toyota Supra: Price, Performance, and Key Differences

The 2025 Nissan Z maintains last year’s price, making it a competitive alternative to the Toyota Supra, which now costs $14,000 more. See how they compare in performance and features.

A rare sight in today’s market: a sports car that doesn’t get more expensive. The 2025 Nissan Z enters the new model year with no price increase, making it an even stronger alternative to its closest rival, the Toyota GR Supra. And while Nissan is keeping the price steady, it’s not staying idle — with fresh colors and updates, the Z is keeping its edge.

In an era where car prices keep climbing, Nissan’s decision to freeze the Z’s pricing is a welcome surprise. The base 2025 Nissan Z Sport starts at $42,970 ($44,110 with destination fees), making it one of the last truly affordable rear-wheel-drive sports cars. For comparison, the 2026 Toyota GR Supra now costs $58,035, creating a staggering $14,000 gap between the two.

Even though Nissan didn’t tweak the price, it added some visual flair to keep things interesting. The iconic Bayside Blue, famous from the R34 GT-R, is now available, alongside new two-tone options like Pearl White Tricoat + Super Black and Solid Red + Super Black.

With such a big price gap, one has to wonder: what makes the Supra so much more expensive? Both cars feature a 3.0-liter engine, but with different configurations. The Nissan Z packs a twin-turbo V6 (400 hp), while the Toyota Supra uses BMW’s inline-six turbo (382 hp).

However, the Supra comes with a limited-slip differential (LSD) and 19-inch wheels as standard, while the Z requires buyers to step up to the Performance trim ($52,970) to get the same setup. That said, many enthusiasts consider an aftermarket LSD upgrade a better option, which makes the Nissan Z an attractive platform for custom builds.

With more manufacturers shifting to hybrids and EVs, and prices climbing higher, the traditional gas-powered, manual-transmission sports car is an endangered species. Yet, Nissan Z has managed to keep itself relevant — outperforming the GR Supra in sales in 2024 and proving there’s still a market for affordable, enthusiast-driven performance cars.

While Toyota ponders the next evolution of the Supra, Nissan’s strategy is refreshingly simple: rear-wheel drive, manual gearbox, and a powerful engine — all for a reasonable price. And so far, it’s working.

Source: autoblog.com