Nissan trim levels explained
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Most Nissan models climb a grade ladder from S through SV and SL to Platinum, with SR sport trims on cars and some crossovers, PRO-4X and Rock Creek off-road versions on trucks and SUVs, and NISMO performance versions on select models. CarWhere lays out 142 trims across 13 Nissan models — Rogue, Pathfinder, Frontier, Altima, Sentra, Kicks, Murano, Armada, Titan, Z, GT-R, LEAF and Ariya — with dated base MSRPs, engines and key equipment.
| Model | Current generation | Trims | From (USD) | Trim ladder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue trim levels | Rogue (third generation), 2027 model year | 5 | $29,6902027 MY | S → SV → Dark Armor → Rock Creek → Platinum |
| Nissan Pathfinder trim levels | Pathfinder (fifth generation), 2027 model year | 5 | $39,9902027 MY | SV → SL → Rock Creek → Special Edition → Platinum |
| Nissan Frontier trim levels | Frontier (third generation), 2027 model year | 4 | $32,4902027 MY | S → SV → PRO-X → PRO-4X |
| Nissan Altima trim levels | Altima (sixth generation), 2027 model year | 2 | $27,7902027 MY | SV → SR |
| Nissan Sentra trim levels | Sentra (ninth generation), 2027 model year | 4 | $22,9902027 MY | S → SV → SR → SL |
| Nissan Kicks trim levels | Kicks (second generation), 2027 model year | 4 | $22,7902027 MY | S → SV → Rock Creek → SR |
| Nissan Murano trim levels | Murano (fourth generation), 2027 model year | 3 | $43,9902027 MY | SL → Dark Armor → Platinum |
| Nissan Armada trim levels | Armada (current generation), 2027 model year | 5 | $64,2902027 MY | SL → Platinum → PRO-4X → NISMO → Platinum Reserve |
| Nissan Titan trim levels | TITAN, final model year (2024) | 6 | $45,7702024 MY | SV → PRO-4X → Platinum Reserve → TITAN XD SV → TITAN XD PRO-4X → TITAN XD Platinum Reserve |
| Nissan Z trim levels | Z (seventh generation), 2027 model year | 3 | $44,4802027 MY | Sport → Performance → NISMO |
| Nissan GT-R trim levels | GT-R (R35), final model year (2024) | 5 | $121,0902024 MY | Premium → Skyline Edition → T-spec → T-spec Takumi Edition → NISMO |
| Nissan LEAF trim levels | LEAF (third generation), 2026 model year | 3 | $29,9902026 MY | S+ → SV+ → PLATINUM+ |
| Nissan Ariya trim levels | Ariya, 2025 model year | 4 | $39,7702025 MY | Engage → Evolve+ → Engage+ → Platinum+ |
Nissan Rogue trim levels
The 2027 Nissan Rogue comes in five grades: S ($29,690), SV ($30,690), Dark Armor ($33,540), Rock Creek ($34,590, AWD only) and Platinum ($39,790, AWD only), before $1,575 destination. All use a 201-hp 1.5L VC-Turbo. A separate e-POWER Rogue Hybrid starts at $35,490 and the Plug-in Hybrid at $45,990.
Nissan Pathfinder trim levels
The 2027 Nissan Pathfinder has five trims: SV ($39,990), SL ($42,790), Rock Creek ($45,390, 4WD only), the 40th-anniversary Special Edition ($47,390) and Platinum ($49,890), before $1,575 destination. All use a 284-hp 3.5L V6 with a 9-speed automatic. The Rock Creek tune makes 295 hp.
Nissan Frontier trim levels
The 2027 Nissan Frontier comes in four grades: S (from $32,490), SV (from $36,490), PRO-X ($38,890, 4x2) and PRO-4X (from $42,190, 4x4), before $1,775 destination. Every Frontier uses a 310-hp 3.8L V6 and 9-speed automatic. A new $990 Sport Edition package adds off-road style to the SV.
Nissan Altima trim levels
The 2027 Nissan Altima comes in just two grades: SV ($27,790) and the sportier SR ($29,190 FWD, $30,690 with Intelligent AWD), before $1,275 destination. Both use a 2.5L four-cylinder rated at 188 hp (182 hp with AWD). The 2019 launch lineup was much wider, from S to Platinum plus a 248-hp VC-Turbo.
Nissan Sentra trim levels
The 2027 Nissan Sentra comes in four trims: S ($22,990), SV ($23,990), SR ($24,990) and SL ($27,990), before $1,275 destination. All use a 149-hp 2.0L four-cylinder and CVT. The SR can add a $650 Midnight Edition package. The all-new ninth-generation Sentra launched for 2026 at $22,600.
Nissan Kicks trim levels
The 2027 Nissan Kicks comes in S ($22,790), SV ($24,490) and SR ($26,990), each with FWD or AWD, plus a new SV-based Rock Creek package ($28,840, AWD). Prices exclude $1,545 destination. All use a 2.0L four-cylinder rated at 141 hp. Kicks Play was the carried-over first-generation Kicks, sold for 2025 at $21,520.
Nissan Murano trim levels
The 2027 Nissan Murano comes in three AWD grades: SL ($43,990), the new Dark Armor ($46,990) and Platinum ($49,790), before $1,575 destination. All use a 241-hp 2.0L VC-Turbo with a 9-speed automatic. The redesigned 2025 Murano launched at $40,470 with an SV grade that has since been dropped.
Nissan Armada trim levels
The 2027 Nissan Armada comes in SL ($64,290), Platinum ($75,790), PRO-4X ($78,990), NISMO ($80,690) and Platinum Reserve ($84,590), before $2,275 destination. All use a twin-turbo 3.5L V6 rated at 425 hp; the NISMO makes 460 hp on premium fuel. The SV grade from the 2025 launch is gone, and the SL can add a $1,900 Dark Armor package.
Nissan Titan trim levels
The 2024 Nissan TITAN came in SV (from $45,770), PRO-4X ($53,580) and Platinum Reserve (from $59,440), plus TITAN XD in SV ($51,930), PRO-4X ($57,890) and Platinum Reserve ($65,840), before $1,895 destination. Every 2024 TITAN used a 400-hp 5.6L V8.
Nissan Z trim levels
The 2027 Nissan Z comes in three trims: Sport ($44,480), Performance ($54,480) and NISMO ($67,260), before $1,325 destination. Sport and Performance use a 400-hp 3.0L twin-turbo V6, and the NISMO makes 420 hp. For 2027 the NISMO offers a six-speed manual for the first time, at the same price as the automatic.
Nissan GT-R trim levels
The final 2024 Nissan GT-R came as Premium ($121,090), T-spec ($141,090) and NISMO ($221,090), plus the limited Skyline Edition ($131,090) and T-spec Takumi Edition ($151,090), before destination. Premium and T-spec make 565 hp from a 3.8L twin-turbo V6, and the NISMO makes 600 hp. North American R35 production ended in October 2024.
Nissan LEAF trim levels
The all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF comes in three trims: S+ ($29,990), SV+ ($34,230) and PLATINUM+ ($38,990), before $1,575 destination. All have a 214-hp motor and a 75 kWh battery. EPA-estimated range is 303 miles (S+), 288 (SV+) and 259 (PLATINUM+). The outgoing 2025 LEAF started at $28,140 with 149 miles.
Nissan Ariya trim levels
The 2025 Nissan Ariya, its most recent US model year, came in Engage ($39,770 FWD, $43,770 e-4ORCE), Evolve+ ($44,370 FWD, $48,370 e-4ORCE), Engage+ e-4ORCE ($45,370) and Platinum+ e-4ORCE ($54,370), before $1,390 destination. Engage grades have a 66 kWh battery and the plus grades a 91 kWh pack. As of August 2026, Nissan's only US EV is the LEAF.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Rogue trim levels in order?
The current Nissan Rogue (Rogue (third generation), 2027 model year) comes in 5 trims, lowest to highest: S, SV, Dark Armor, Rock Creek, Platinum. Base prices for the 2027 model year start at $29,690.
What are the Pathfinder trim levels in order?
The current Nissan Pathfinder (Pathfinder (fifth generation), 2027 model year) comes in 5 trims, lowest to highest: SV, SL, Rock Creek, Special Edition, Platinum. Base prices for the 2027 model year start at $39,990.
What are the Frontier trim levels in order?
The current Nissan Frontier (Frontier (third generation), 2027 model year) comes in 4 trims, lowest to highest: S, SV, PRO-X, PRO-4X. Base prices for the 2027 model year start at $32,490.
What are the Altima trim levels in order?
The current Nissan Altima (Altima (sixth generation), 2027 model year) comes in 2 trims, lowest to highest: SV, SR. Base prices for the 2027 model year start at $27,790.
How can I tell what trim my Nissan is?
Badges can be swapped or deleted, so the reliable record is the original paperwork or the build record tied to the VIN, which shows the trim, engine and packages the car was built with. Trim names also change between generations, so the trim and packages are only confirmed by the build record.
Sources
Each trim page lists its own dated Nissan sources. Key references:
- Nissan USA newsroom — pricing, specifications and model-year changes — Nissan North America, Inc.
- nissanusa.com — models, build and price — Nissan North America, Inc.
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