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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,655

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $2,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,532

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $1,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelMazda3SentraSentraSentra
TrimsSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $19,990 $21,500 $21,990
Base Invoice $16,989 $18,997 $20,429 $20,892
Grand Touring Package 2,760      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Cargo net 40 70 70 70
Universal garage door opener 75      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200      
Cargo mat 40      
Navigation system 1,950      
Premium Technology Package   3,820    
Floor mats   200 200 200
Premium Package       2,590
Grand Touring Package 2,574      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Cargo net 32 49 49 49
Universal garage door opener 60      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160      
Cargo mat 32      
Navigation system 1,677      
Premium Technology Package   3,382    
Floor mats   169 169 169
Premium Package       2,293
Options (change) 6,400 4,090 270 2,860
Options (change) 5,683 3,600 218 2,511
Destination 670 885 885 885
Total Price $25,205 $24,965 $22,655 $25,735
Total Invoice $23,342 $23,482 $21,532 $24,288

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,993
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelMazda3SentraSentraSentra
TrimsSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionM5CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 8?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,205$24,965$22,655$25,735
Adjustments for Features0-3,325-1,245-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,205$21,640$21,410$24,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0$2,900
Total Invoice$23,342$23,482$21,532$24,288
Adjustments for Features0-3,127-1,183-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,342$20,355$20,349$22,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$6$0$2,594

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelMazda3SentraSentraSentra
TrimsSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
CVT $1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200  
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,600$5,925$3,845$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,325$1,245$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,127-1,183-1,345

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092017
ModelMazda3Sentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in182.1 in
Width69.1 in69.3 in
Height57.7 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested272578%
Total Not Requested77522%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested288057%
Total Not Requested217543%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested198064%
Total Not Requested112536%

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