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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: $650

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,587

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Sentra
TrimsSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $18,100
Base Invoice $15,805 $16,834
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,285  
Rear spoiler 325  
Satellite radio 430 350
Cargo mat 40  
ABS and Side Airbags Package   600
Sunroof Package   700
Audio Fanatic Package   650
Floor mats   150
Interior air filter   50
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,130  
Rear spoiler 260  
Satellite radio 344 304
Cargo mat 32  
ABS and Side Airbags Package   520
Sunroof Package   607
Audio Fanatic Package   564
Floor mats   113
Interior air filter   40
Options (change) 4,415 2,500
Options (change) 3,914 2,148
Destination 560 605
Total Price $21,855 $21,205
Total Invoice $20,279 $19,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,020
Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Sentra
TrimsSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4165hp I4
TransmissionM5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/32 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17195/55-16
Total Price$21,855$21,205
Adjustments for Features-1,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,010$21,205
Total Invoice$20,279$19,587
Adjustments for Features-1,7120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,567$19,587

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Sentra
TrimsSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,045$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7120

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Sentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in99.8 in
Length178.3 in177.5 in
Width69.1 in67.3 in
Height57.7 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,758 lb.2,761 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft311.6 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-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested50014%
Total Not Requested302586%

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, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested808%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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