Nissan
Auto Type
- SUVs (6)
- Mid-Size Cars (5)
- Trucks (4)
- Small Cars (4)
- Sports Cars (3)
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MSRP
- $10,000 - $20,000 (8)
- $20,000 - $30,000 (19)
- $30,000 - $50,000 (12)
Fuel Economy
- 15 MPG or Better (21)
- 20 MPG or Better (7)
- 30 MPG or Better (1)
- MSRP: $28,120 - $38,290
- Invoice: $26,350 - $35,462
- MPG: 18 City / 25 Hwy
2008 Nissan 350z
#3 in Affordable Sports Cars
The 350Z ranks in the top half of its class because of its superb delivery of neck-snapping acceleration, responsive handling and head-turning design. Altogether, the 2008 350Z proves to be an excellent choice for anyone ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 9.0 |
| Exterior: | 7.2 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | 8.9 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $27,900 - $41,250
- Invoice: $26,145 - $38,149
- MPG: 20 City / 27 Hwy
2007 Nissan 350Z
The 350Z delivers one of the best combinations of neck-snapping acceleration, responsive handling and head-turning design in its class. If you're in the market for a sports car, also consider the Mazda MX-5 Miata.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.8 |
| Performance: | 8.9 |
| Exterior: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $35,630 - $41,330
- Invoice: $33,002 - $38,273
- MPG: 17 City / 24 Hwy
2008 Nissan 350Z Roadster
#3 in Affordable Sports Cars
The 350Z Roadster ranks in the top half of its class for its sporty, yet practical, handling, comfortable bucket seats and long list of features. Still, its limited visibility and low grade materials detract from ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 8.9 |
| Exterior: | 6.9 |
| Interior: | 6.5 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $20,670 - $25,570
- Invoice: $19,383 - $23,697
- MPG: 23 City / 32 Hwy
2008 Nissan Altima Coupe
#16 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The Altima Coupe is sexy and stylish, with a responsive continuously variable transmission in the high-end trim. But while its front seats are comfortable, the back seats are cramped and the trunk is small.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 7.8 |
| Exterior: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | 8.9 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $25,170 - $25,170
- Invoice: $23,591 - $23,591
- MPG: 35 City / 33 Hwy
2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid
#20 in Affordable Midsize Cars
Fun on the road and easy at the gas pump, the Altima Hybrid provides a sleek sedan design and a spacious interior in an eco-friendly automobile. But its limited availability and bare-bones interior are not ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.7 |
| Performance: | 7.0 |
| Exterior: | 8.5 |
| Interior: | 8.5 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $18,330 - $28,380
- Invoice: $17,960 - $26,296
- MPG: 23 City / 32 Hwy
2008 Nissan Altima Sedan
#10 in Affordable Midsize Cars
The Altima has a sporty ride and sleek styling that stands out compared to other family sedans, but it doesn't provide the standard appointments or comfortable rear seating of some of the class leaders.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.4 |
| Performance: | 7.9 |
| Exterior: | 8.5 |
| Interior: | 7.1 |
| Safety: | 9.3 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $35,500 - $44,800
- Invoice: $32,325 - $40,780
- MPG: 13 (2007) City / 19 (2007) Hwy
2008 Nissan Armada
#8 in Affordable Large SUVs
The Nissan Armada delivers powerful and relatively agile performance, but can't match the style or predicted reliability of others in its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.4 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 7.2 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $16,250 - $28,050
- Invoice: $15,418 - $25,991
- MPG: 22 (2007) City / 25 (2007) Hwy
2008 Nissan Frontier
#2 in Compact Pickup Trucks
The 2008 Frontier receives a very good ranking for its great off-road and hauling capabilities, in addition to its ample power and attractive exterior. Still, it doesn't have the quality materials or interior space of ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.9 |
| Performance: | 8.2 |
| Exterior: | 7.9 |
| Interior: | 7.2 |
| Safety: | 7.9 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $16,050 - $27,500
- Invoice: $15,179 - $25,433
- MPG: 22 City / 25 Hwy
2007 Nissan Frontier
The Frontier offers great off-roading and hauling capabilities and ample power packaged in an attractive exterior, but it doesn't have the quality materials or interior space of some of its competitors. If you're in the ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 8.2 |
| Exterior: | 7.9 |
| Interior: | 7.2 |
| Safety: | 7.9 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $28,270 - $30,520
- Invoice: $25,899 - $27,957
- MPG: 19 City / 25 Hwy
2008 Nissan Maxima
#11 in Upscale Midsize Cars
The 2008 Nissan Maxima delivers a nice combination of performance and luxury in a sport sedan.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.4 |
| Performance: | 8.0 |
| Exterior: | 7.8 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | 8.2 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $28,050 - $30,300
- Invoice: $25,648 - $27,706
- MPG: 21 City / 28 Hwy
2007 Nissan Maxima
The Maxima delivers a nice combination of performance and luxury in a sport sedan. Whether it's a good value depends on which cars you compare it to. The Maxima is often compared with lower priced ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.5 |
| Performance: | 8.0 |
| Exterior: | 7.5 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | 8.2 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $26,330 - $35,910
- Invoice: $24,263 - $33,073
- MPG: 18 (Est) City / 23 (Est) Hwy
2009 Nissan Murano
Not Yet Ranked
The 2009 Nissan Murano is not yet ranked, but delivers an even more refined ride and interior than its predecessor, making it an attractive and affordable choice within its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | NA |
| Performance: | NA |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | NA |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $27,750 - $31,850
- Invoice: $25,519 - $29,289
- MPG: 20 (2006) City / 25 (2006) Hwy
2007 Nissan Murano
#3 in Affordable Midsize SUVs
The Murano delivers one of the best combinations of impressive handling, interior comfort and engine performance in its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.0 |
| Performance: | 8.8 |
| Exterior: | 8.7 |
| Interior: | 8.5 |
| Safety: | 9.6 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $25,920 - $38,920
- Invoice: $24,292 - $36,044
- MPG: 16 (2007) City / 23 (2007) Hwy
2008 Nissan Pathfinder
#11 in Affordable Midsize SUVs
The Pathfinder delivers spacious seating for seven, a versatile interior, and above-average off-roading capabilities, but can't match the on-pavement handling and interior refinement of others in its class. Consequently, it ranks near the middle of ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.1 |
| Performance: | 7.6 |
| Exterior: | 6.4 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | 8.6 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $24,750 - $34,450
- Invoice: $22,940 - $31,550
- MPG: 18 (Est) City / 25 (Est) Hwy
2008 Nissan Quest
#7 in Minivans
The 2008 Quest receives a good ranking for its unique style elements and quality V6 engine, but it can't match the comfort or reputation of other minivans.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.5 |
| Performance: | 7.5 |
| Exterior: | 7.5 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | 8.6 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $24,350 - $33,900
- Invoice: $22,520 - $30,998
- MPG: 18 City / 25 Hwy
2007 Nissan Quest
The Quest is noted for its unique style elements and quality V6 engine, but it does not have the comfort or reputation of other minivans. If you're in the market for a minivan with a ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.2 |
| Performance: | 7.5 |
| Exterior: | 7.5 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | 8.6 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $19,250 - $21,990
- Invoice: $18,357 - $20,502
- MPG: 22 (Est) City / 27 (Est) Hwy
2008 Nissan Rogue
#12 in Affordable Compact SUVs
The Rogue offers a relatively comfortable highway ride with plenty of interior space and some upscale touches for an affordable price. However, it doesn't offer the V6 power or proven reliability of many of its ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.6 |
| Performance: | 7.5 |
| Exterior: | 6.7 |
| Interior: | 7.8 |
| Safety: | 9.5 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $15,830 - $20,260
- Invoice: $14,986 - $18,892
- MPG: 25 City / 36 Hwy
2008 Nissan Sentra
#25 in Affordable Small Cars
The Sentra delivers an affordable price with an emphasis on efficiency over style, but take a hit on its underwhelming overall performance.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.8 |
| Performance: | 6.3 |
| Exterior: | 6.6 |
| Interior: | 7.3 |
| Safety: | 9.7 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $14,750 - $18,400
- Invoice: $14,103 - $17,113
- MPG: 28 City / 34 Hwy
2007 Nissan Sentra
The Sentra delivers an affordable price with an emphasis on efficiency over style, but take a hit on its underwhelming overall performance. If you're in the market for an affordable small car, you should also ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.7 |
| Performance: | 6.4 |
| Exterior: | 6.6 |
| Interior: | 7.1 |
| Safety: | 9.5 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $24,390 - $38,530
- Invoice: $22,096 - $34,878
- MPG: 14 (2007) City / 18 (2007) Hwy
2008 Nissan Titan
#4 in Full Size Pickup Trucks
The Titan has outstanding engine power and adaptable hauling capacity, but can't match the interior quality of others in its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 8.2 |
| Interior: | 7.8 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
