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Used 2021 Nissan NV Passenger Van Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Nissan NV Passenger van is a rear-wheel-drive full-size van with seating for up to 12 passengers. (The two-passenger NV Cargo van is reviewed separately.) It comes in one payload designation, NV3500 HD, and three trim levels — S, SV and SL — with a choice of two engines.

The S and SV use a 4.0-liter V6 (261 horsepower, 281 lb-ft of torque) paired with a five-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. The SL comes standard with a 5.6-liter V8 (375 hp, 387 lb-ft) joined to a seven-speed automatic transmission.

The base S trim comes with three rows of configurable bench seats and essential features that include:

  • 17-inch steel wheels
  • Power windows and door locks
  • Keyless entry
  • Power-adjustable side mirrors
  • Cruise control
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Rearview camera
  • 7-inch touchscreen display
  • Four-speaker stereo

The SV trim adds more meaningful features such as:

  • 17-inch chrome-finished steel wheels
  • Chrome exterior trim
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Center console
  • Passenger-row overhead lighting
  • 5.8-inch touchscreen display
  • Navigation system
  • NissanConnect mobile apps
  • Satellite radio
  • Two additional 12-volt power outlets
  • Two 120-volt outlets
  • Six-speaker stereo
  • Security system
  • Rear parking sensors

The SL rounds out the lineup with:

  • Foglights
  • Heated, extendable side mirrors
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Leather upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Heated front seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control (front passengers)
  • Front parking sensors
  • Tow hitch (Class IV)
  • Trailer harness
  • Front tow hooks

Which NV Passenger trim does Edmunds recommend?

Unless you need to stick to a strict bottom-line budget, we say skip the base S trim and opt for the SV. While the S comes with a decent list of standard features, the SV offers more tech, comfort and convenience, and a splash of style. For about $2,500 more, you get a power-adjustable driver's seat, center console, rear overhead lighting, navigation system, additional power outlets, more speakers, rear parking sensors, and chrome-finished wheels, bumpers and other exterior trim. If you need the V8 engine, however, your only choice is the top-trim SL.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Dallas, TX
Vehicle
NV Passenger 3500 S
NV Passenger 3500 SV
NV Passenger 3500 SL
Vehicle
3500 S
4.0L 6cyl 5A
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3500 SL
5.6L 8cyl 7A
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
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Not available
Not available
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
Not Available
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leather
Heated seats
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Not Available
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
261 hp @ 5,600 rpm
261 hp @ 5,600 rpm
375 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Engine torque
281 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
281 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
387 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Engine displacement
4.0 l
4.0 l
5.6 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v8
Transmission
5-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
7-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/70R17
245/70R17
245/70R17
Wheel size
17 X 7.5-in
17 X 7.5-in
17 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
steel wheels
steel wheels
Run flat tires
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Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
45.2 ft.
45.2 ft.
45.2 ft.
Curb weight
6,713 lb.
6,784 lb.
6,980 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.1 in.
8.1 in.
8.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
99.5 in.
99.5 in.
102.8 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
79.9 in.
79.9 in.
79.9 in.
Height
84.0 in.
84.0 in.
84.0 in.
Length
240.6 in.
240.6 in.
240.6 in.
Wheelbase
146.1 in.
146.1 in.
146.1 in.
Seating Capacity
12
12
12
Cargo Space
28.9 cu. ft.
28.9 cu. ft.
28.9 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
Front Leg Room
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
65.7 in.
65.7 in.
65.7 in.
Rear Head Room
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
33.9 in.
33.9 in.
33.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
69.2 in.
69.2 in.
69.2 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Grey, cloth
Grey, cloth
Beige, leather
Exterior
Cayenne Red Metallic
Pearl White TriCoat
Super Black
Glacier White
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Cayenne Red Metallic
Pearl White TriCoat
Super Black
Glacier White
Arctic Blue Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Cayenne Red Metallic
Pearl White TriCoat
Super Black
Glacier White
Arctic Blue Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic