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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: $24,815

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelMazda3Sentra
TrimsSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $21,650
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Cargo net 40 70
Rear spoiler 325  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Cargo mat 40  
Satellite radio 430  
Navigation system 1,750  
Premium Package   3,560
Floor mats   200
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Cargo net 32 49
Rear spoiler 260  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Cargo mat 32  
Satellite radio 344  
Navigation system 1,505  
Premium Package   3,150
Floor mats   169
Options (change) 6,630 3,830
Options (change) 5,816 3,368
Destination 650 925
Total Price $24,815 $26,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,212
Model Year20082020
ModelMazda3Sentra
TrimsSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4149hp I4
TransmissionM5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$24,815$26,405
Adjustments for Features0-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,815$22,575

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082020
ModelMazda3Sentra
TrimsSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,345$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-623

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082020
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 Weight2,759 lb.3,048 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 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested257579%
Total Not Requested67521%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested265063%
Total Not Requested158037%

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