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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: $21,030

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $3,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,533

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $2,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3Sentra
Trims2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $19,070
Base Invoice $18,303 $17,786
Grand Touring Package 3,210  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo mat 50  
Floor mats   165
Sunroof   750
Mud guards   140
Rear spoiler   210
Grand Touring Package 2,993  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo mat 40  
Floor mats   129
Sunroof   651
Mud guards   106
Rear spoiler   166
Options (change) 3,690 1,265
Options (change) 3,377 1,052
Destination 795 695
Total Price $24,030 $21,030
Total Invoice $22,475 $19,533

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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: $1,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,562
Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3Sentra
Trims2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,030$21,030
Adjustments for Features-1,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,555$21,030
Total Invoice$22,475$19,533
Adjustments for Features-1,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,095$19,533

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3Sentra
Trims2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,050$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3800

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112008
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

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180049%
Total Not Requested187551%

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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