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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: $23,920

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $570

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,554

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
Trims Grand TouringSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $19,910 $20,670
Base Invoice $21,901 $18,921 $19,641
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Cargo net 40 55 55
Cargo mat 50    
Satellite radio 430    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Floor mats   180 180
Navigation Package   720 720
Premium Package   2,230 1,130
Rear spoiler     340
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Cargo net 32 49 49
Cargo mat 40    
Satellite radio 344    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Floor mats   148 148
Navigation Package   637 637
Premium Package   1,974 1,000
Rear spoiler     270
Options (change) 795 3,185 2,425
Options (change) 636 2,808 2,104
Destination 795 825 825
Total Price $24,490 $23,920 $23,920
Total Invoice $23,332 $22,554 $22,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $998
Model Year201220152015
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
Trims Grand TouringSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,490$23,920$23,920
Adjustments for Features-750-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,415$23,920$23,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0
Total Invoice$23,332$22,554$22,570
Adjustments for Features-710-307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,261$22,554$22,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$291$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201220152015
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
Trims Grand TouringSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$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$1,675$1,600$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-710-307

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Sentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in182.1 in
Width69.1 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested213086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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