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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: $23,095

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $2,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,371

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $2,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMazda3Sentra
Trims2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $19,760
Base Invoice $18,303 $18,428
Grand Touring Package 3,210  
Tech Package 1,835  
Cargo net 40  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 135
Special Value Package   990
Mud guards   160
Leather seating surfaces   900
Floor mats   120
Interior ambient lighting   250
Grand Touring Package 2,993  
Tech Package 1,578  
Cargo net 32  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 116
Special Value Package   859
Mud guards   118
Leather seating surfaces   780
Floor mats   94
Interior ambient lighting   196
Options (change) 5,285 2,555
Options (change) 4,763 2,163
Destination 795 780
Total Price $25,625 $23,095
Total Invoice $23,861 $21,371

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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: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,186
Model Year20112012
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$25,625$23,095
Adjustments for Features-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,225$23,095
Total Invoice$23,861$21,371
Adjustments for Features-1,3040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,557$21,371

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112012
ModelMazda3Sentra
Trims2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,100$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3040

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112012
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 seats200Yes
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 Requested200054%
Total Not Requested167546%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105052%
Total Not Requested97548%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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