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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: $20,120

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $2,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620202020
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
TrimiSVSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,710 $20,370 $21,650
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 395    
Touring Package 2,280    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg. 890    
Cargo net 40 70 70
Fog lights 300 315  
Rear spoiler 325 340  
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo mat 40    
Satellite radio 430    
4-speed shiftable automatic 900    
Electronics Package   500  
Floor mats   200 200
Premium Package   990  
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 340    
Touring Package 2,127    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg. 765    
Cargo net 32 49 49
Fog lights 240 228  
Rear spoiler 260 270  
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo mat 32    
Satellite radio 344    
4-speed shiftable automatic 810    
Electronics Package   391  
Floor mats   169 169
Premium Package   877  
Options (change) 5,850 2,415 270
Options (change) 5,150 1,984 218
Destination 560 925 925
Total Price $20,120 $23,710 $22,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,554
Model Year200620202020
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
TrimiSVSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4149hp I4149hp I4
TransmissionT4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG29/39 MPG29/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-18
Total Price$20,120$23,710$22,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,130-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,120$20,580$20,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200620202020
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
TrimiSVSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Aux input $50$50
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
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Total Value of Features$2,795$5,925$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,130$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-384-139

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062020
ModelMazda3Sentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.8 in
Length178.3 in182.7 in
Width69.1 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.3,047 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested100029%
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested90048%
Total Not Requested98052%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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