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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: $21,205

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $4,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,587

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $5,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Sentra
Trims Tourings Grand TouringSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,795 $24,745 $18,100
Base Invoice $23,723 $23,673 $16,834
Cargo mat 70 70  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050  
ABS and Side Airbags Package     600
Sunroof Package     700
Audio Fanatic Package     650
Floor mats     150
Interior air filter     50
Satellite radio     350
Cargo mat 50 50  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002  
ABS and Side Airbags Package     520
Sunroof Package     607
Audio Fanatic Package     564
Floor mats     113
Interior air filter     40
Satellite radio     304
Options (change) 70 1,120 2,500
Options (change) 50 1,052 2,148
Destination 835 835 605
Total Price $25,700 $26,700 $21,205
Total Invoice $24,608 $25,560 $19,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $273
Model Year201620162006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Sentra
Trims Tourings Grand TouringSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4165hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG28/39 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18195/55-16
Total Price$25,700$26,700$21,205
Adjustments for Features-4,975-6,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,725$20,175$21,205
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$24,608$25,560$19,587
Adjustments for Features-4,764-6,2460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,844$19,314$19,587
Cost Above Minimum$530$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201620162006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Sentra
Trims Tourings Grand TouringSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,500$8,050$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,975$6,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,764-6,2460

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20162006
ModelMazda3Sentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in99.8 in
Length180.3 in177.5 in
Width70.7 in67.3 in
Height57.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,001 lb.2,761 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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