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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: $24,055

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $685

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,457

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelMazda3Sentra
TrimsSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $19,640
Base Invoice $16,416 $18,521
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Cargo net 40 55
Rear spoiler 325 340
Cargo mat 40  
Navigation system 1,750  
Satellite radio 430  
Leather Package   1,030
Premium Package   1,200
Navigation Package   800
Floor mats   180
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Cargo net 32 49
Rear spoiler 260 270
Cargo mat 32  
Navigation system 1,505  
Satellite radio 344  
Leather Package   904
Premium Package   1,053
Navigation Package   702
Floor mats   148
Options (change) 6,555 3,605
Options (change) 5,756 3,126
Destination 650 810
Total Price $24,740 $24,055
Total Invoice $22,822 $22,457

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,397
Model Year20082014
ModelMazda3Sentra
TrimsSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,740$24,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,740$22,950
Total Invoice$22,822$22,457
Adjustments for Features0-1,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,822$21,425

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082014
ModelMazda3Sentra
TrimsSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$1,170$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,032

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082014
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.2,823 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested43029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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