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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: $21,445

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $1,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,877

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $1,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelMazda3Sentra
Trims2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $18,560
Base Invoice $16,416 $17,312
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 125
Rear spoiler 325 210
Cargo net 40  
Satellite radio 430  
Premium Plus Package   850
Leather seating surfaces   700
Mud guards   140
Floor mats   110
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 109
Rear spoiler 260 167
Cargo net 32  
Satellite radio 344  
Premium Plus Package   738
Leather seating surfaces   607
Mud guards   106
Floor mats   88
Options (change) 4,765 2,135
Options (change) 4,219 1,815
Destination 650 750
Total Price $22,950 $21,445
Total Invoice $21,285 $19,877

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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: $1,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,389
Model Year20082010
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$22,950$21,445
Adjustments for Features-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,930$21,445
Total Invoice$21,285$19,877
Adjustments for Features-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,266$19,877

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082010
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 
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
USB port $25
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$1,895$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$20$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-190

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082010
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 control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested175054%
Total Not Requested150046%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested114093%
Total Not Requested807%

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