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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: $22,170

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $820

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,550

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3Sentra
Trims2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $19,660
Base Invoice $16,416 $18,334
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 125
Rear spoiler 325 210
Cargo mat 40  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40  
Floor mats   165
Sunroof   850
Mud guards   140
Cargo organizer   150
Bodyside moldings   150
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 109
Rear spoiler 260 167
Cargo mat 32  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32  
Floor mats   130
Sunroof   738
Mud guards   106
Cargo organizer   130
Bodyside moldings   116
Options (change) 4,805 1,790
Options (change) 4,251 1,496
Destination 650 720
Total Price $22,990 $22,170
Total Invoice $21,317 $20,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $354
Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3Sentra
Trims2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$22,990$22,170
Adjustments for Features-4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,545$22,170
Total Invoice$21,317$20,550
Adjustments for Features-4130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,904$20,550

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3Sentra
Trims2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$2,395$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4130

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3Sentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length178.3 in179.8 in
Width69.1 in70.5 in
Height57.7 in59.5 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft313.1 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, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested125038%
Total Not Requested200062%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110093%
Total Not Requested807%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%

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