Nissan 370Z Roadster Officially Priced at $36,970

The 370Z Roadster will be available for purchase this September with the 6-speed manual transmission starting at $36,970. Another version will be available with a 7-speed automatic transmission for $38,270. Also offered are two Touring models, which add a 6CD Bose sound system, XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, HomeLink Universal Transceiver, aluminum-trimmed pedals and power leather-appointed heated and cooled ventilated net seats. The 370Z Touring Roadster 6MT is priced at $40,520 and the $370Z Touring Roadster 7AT is $41,820.

For a summer-type car, it's rather odd that this will be released near the end of the warm, sunny season. Also, its price puts it up near other luxury roadsters that have more of an appeal to most consumers based on their brand name. I'm just really curious as to how well this roadster will fare in the marketplace…