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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: $24,015

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $1,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,671

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $1,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
Trims Grand TouringSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $21,901 $19,395 $21,063
Tech Package 1,400    
Cargo mat 50    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Floor mats   180 180
Premium Package   2,590 1,130
Rear spoiler     340
Tech Package 1,204    
Cargo mat 40    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Floor mats   148 148
Premium Package   2,293 1,000
Rear spoiler     270
Options (change) 1,725 2,770 1,650
Options (change) 1,464 2,441 1,418
Destination 795 835 835
Total Price $25,420 $24,015 $24,655
Total Invoice $24,160 $22,671 $23,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,126
Model Year201220162016
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
Trims Grand TouringSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,420$24,015$24,655
Adjustments for Features0-675-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,420$23,340$23,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340
Total Invoice$24,160$22,671$23,316
Adjustments for Features0-637-922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,160$22,034$22,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$360

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201220162016
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
Trims Grand TouringSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Total Value of Features$1,875$2,550$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-637-922

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3Sentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in182.1 in
Width69.1 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

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 lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested333083%
Total Not Requested67517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

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 lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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