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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: $24,365

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $1,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $2,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
Trims Grand TouringSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $23,673 $19,395 $21,063
Cargo mat 70    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Floor mats   180 180
Premium Package   2,590 1,130
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Rear spoiler     340
Cargo mat 50    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Floor mats   148 148
Premium Package   2,293 1,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266
Rear spoiler     270
Options (change) 570 3,120 2,000
Options (change) 450 2,707 1,684
Destination 835 835 835
Total Price $26,150 $24,365 $25,005
Total Invoice $24,958 $22,937 $23,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,115
Model Year201620162016
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
Trims Grand TouringSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,150$24,365$25,005
Adjustments for Features0-100-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,150$24,265$24,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340
Total Invoice$24,958$22,937$23,582
Adjustments for Features0-94-377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,958$22,843$23,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$362

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201620162016
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 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,175$2,275$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-377

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20162016
ModelMazda3Sentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length180.3 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height57.3 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.1 ft3

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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, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested353088%
Total Not Requested47512%

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, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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