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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: $605

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,671

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $29

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720162016
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
TrimsSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,190 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $16,094 $19,395 $21,063
Grand Touring Package 2,705    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Navigation system 1,750    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo mat 40    
Rear spoiler 325   340
Floor mats   180 180
Premium Package   2,590 1,130
Grand Touring Package 2,522    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Navigation system 1,505    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo mat 32    
Rear spoiler 260   270
Floor mats   148 148
Premium Package   2,293 1,000
Options (change) 6,835 2,770 1,650
Options (change) 6,011 2,441 1,418
Destination 595 835 835
Total Price $24,620 $24,015 $24,655
Total Invoice $22,700 $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: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,181
Model Year200720162016
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
TrimsSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,620$24,015$24,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,280-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,620$21,735$22,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340
Total Invoice$22,700$22,671$23,316
Adjustments for Features0-2,152-2,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,700$20,519$20,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$357

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200720162016
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
TrimsSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,420$3,700$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,280$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,152-2,440

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20072016
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
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested327583%
Total Not Requested67517%
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested265066%
Total Not Requested135534%

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
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested58039%

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