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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: $18,155

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $4,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,759

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $4,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013200620062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3SentraSentraSentra
Trimi Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $22,800 $24,350 $15,200 $18,100 $18,300
Base Invoice $18,653 $21,805 $23,287 $14,137 $16,834 $17,020
Preferred Equipment Package 1,600          
Cargo mat 50 50 50      
Satellite radio 430 430   350 350 350
Fog lights 325 325        
Floor mats       150 150 150
ABS and Side Airbags Package       600 600 600
Sunroof Package       700 700 700
Special Edition Package       500    
Interior air filter       50 50 50
Audio Fanatic Package         650 650
Preferred Equipment Package 1,376          
Cargo mat 40 40 40      
Satellite radio 344 344   304 304 304
Fog lights 260 260        
Floor mats       113 113 113
ABS and Side Airbags Package       520 520 520
Sunroof Package       607 607 607
Special Edition Package       433    
Interior air filter       40 40 40
Audio Fanatic Package         564 564
Options (change) 2,405 805 50 2,350 2,500 2,500
Options (change) 2,020 644 40 2,017 2,148 2,148
Destination 795 795 795 605 605 605
Total Price $22,700 $24,400 $25,195 $18,155 $21,205 $21,405
Total Invoice $21,468 $23,244 $24,122 $16,759 $19,587 $19,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 1.8 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,882
Model Year201320132013200620062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3SentraSentraSentra
Trimi Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4167hp I4126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10265, 10300, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$22,700$24,400$25,195$18,155$21,205$21,405
Adjustments for Features-2,195-4,425-5,7250-975-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,505$19,975$19,470$18,155$20,230$20,580
Cost Above Minimum$1,035$505$0$0$2,075$2,425
Total Invoice$21,468$23,244$24,122$16,759$19,587$19,773
Adjustments for Features-2,076-4,215-5,4810-901-762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,392$19,029$18,641$16,759$18,686$19,011
Cost Above Minimum$751$388$0$0$1,927$2,252

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201320132013200620062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3SentraSentraSentra
Trimi Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
4-speed automatic    $800 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system$200 $200   
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Stability control$400$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75   
Traction control$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential     $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125   
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio $50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Navigation system $600$600   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125   
Heated mirrors $25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25   
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Heated front seats $200$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$3,245$5,475$6,775$1,050$2,025$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$4,425$5,725$0$975$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,076-4,215-5,4810-901-762

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132006
ModelMazda3Sentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in99.8 in
Length180.9 in177.5 in
Width69.1 in67.3 in
Height57.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.2,514 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
195/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested82546%
Total Not Requested95054%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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