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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: $20,230

Nissan Sentra 2.0S   
Difference: $1,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,670

Nissan Sentra 2.0S   
Difference: $1,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
Trims2.0S2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $16,370 $19,070
Base Invoice $17,838 $15,275 $17,786
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Cargo mat 50    
Satellite radio 430 150  
Cargo net 40    
Floor mats   165 165
Convenience Package   650  
Mud guards   140 140
Sunroof   750 750
Alloy wheels   350  
Rear spoiler   210 210
Audio Package   750  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Cargo mat 40    
Satellite radio 344 130  
Cargo net 32    
Floor mats   129 129
Convenience Package   564  
Mud guards   106 106
Sunroof   651 651
Alloy wheels   303  
Rear spoiler   166 166
Audio Package   651  
Options (change) 1,915 3,165 1,265
Options (change) 1,616 2,700 1,052
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $21,705 $20,230 $21,030
Total Invoice $20,204 $18,670 $19,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,115
Model Year201020082008
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
Trims2.0S2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10340, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$21,705$20,230$21,030
Adjustments for Features-4500-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,255$20,230$20,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$110$0
Total Invoice$20,204$18,670$19,533
Adjustments for Features-4190-845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,785$18,670$18,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201020082008
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
Trims2.0S2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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 net$40$40 
Cargo organizer $100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Total Value of Features$1,965$1,515$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0$910
Value of Feature Adjustments-4190-845

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102008
ModelMazda3Sentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length180.7 in179.8 in
Width69.1 in70.5 in
Height57.9 in59.5 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume11.8 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested29045%
Total Not Requested35055%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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

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