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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: $20,690

Nissan Sentra 2.0SR   
Difference: $1,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,161

Nissan Sentra 2.0SR   
Difference: $1,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
Trims2.0SR2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $17,990 $19,390
Base Invoice $17,838 $16,781 $18,084
Tech Package 1,195    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 130 130
Cargo net 40    
Special Edition Package   1,300  
Mud guards   150 150
Floor mats   120 120
Interior ambient lighting   240 240
Special Value Package     990
Tech Package 1,028    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 112 112
Cargo net 32    
Special Edition Package   1,127  
Mud guards   115 115
Floor mats   94 94
Interior ambient lighting   172 172
Special Value Package     859
Options (change) 2,830 1,940 1,630
Options (change) 2,420 1,620 1,352
Destination 750 760 760
Total Price $22,620 $20,690 $21,780
Total Invoice $21,008 $19,161 $20,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,963
Model Year201020112011
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
Trims2.0SR2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10160, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,620$20,690$21,780
Adjustments for Features0-125-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,620$20,565$21,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865
Total Invoice$21,008$19,161$20,196
Adjustments for Features0-116-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,008$19,045$19,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$826

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201020112011
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
Trims2.0SR2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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  
Rearview camera  $200
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25 
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Total Value of Features$1,225$1,350$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-325

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102011
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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SR

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
USB port-75No
Total Requested2320102%
Total Not Requested-50-2%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested162089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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