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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: $18,155

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $5,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,759

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $5,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelMazda3SentraSentraSentra
Trims1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $15,200 $18,100 $18,300
Base Invoice $16,989 $14,137 $16,834 $17,020
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Grand Touring Package 2,760      
Cargo mat 40      
Satellite radio 430 350 350 350
Rear spoiler 325      
Floor mats   150 150 150
Special Edition Package   500    
ABS and Side Airbags Package   600 600 600
Sunroof Package   700 700 700
Interior air filter   50 50 50
Audio Fanatic Package     650 650
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Grand Touring Package 2,574      
Cargo mat 32      
Satellite radio 344 304 304 304
Rear spoiler 260      
Floor mats   113 113 113
Special Edition Package   433    
ABS and Side Airbags Package   520 520 520
Sunroof Package   607 607 607
Interior air filter   40 40 40
Audio Fanatic Package     564 564
Options (change) 4,890 2,350 2,500 2,500
Options (change) 4,358 2,017 2,148 2,148
Destination 670 605 605 605
Total Price $23,695 $18,155 $21,205 $21,405
Total Invoice $22,017 $16,759 $19,587 $19,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 1.8 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,727
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelMazda3SentraSentraSentra
Trims1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7300, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$23,695$18,155$21,205$21,405
Adjustments for Features-3,8000-975-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,895$18,155$20,230$20,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,075$2,425
Total Invoice$22,017$16,759$19,587$19,773
Adjustments for Features-3,5310-901-762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,486$16,759$18,686$19,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,927$2,252

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2009200620062006
ModelMazda3SentraSentraSentra
Trims1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
4-speed automatic  $800 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated front seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,150$350$1,325$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$0$975$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5310-901-762

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092006
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 Weight2,759 lb.2,514 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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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
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested1504%
Total Not Requested327596%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
195/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested102558%
Total Not Requested75042%
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, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%

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, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

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, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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