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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: $25,595

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $1,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,026

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $1,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $22,144 $19,395 $21,063
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100    
Cargo mat 75    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Floor mats   180 180
Premium Package   2,590 1,130
Technology Package   1,230 1,230
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Rear spoiler     340
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946    
Cargo mat 60    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Floor mats   148 148
Premium Package   2,293 1,000
Technology Package   1,089 1,089
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266
Rear spoiler     270
Options (change) 3,150 4,350 3,230
Options (change) 2,682 3,796 2,773
Destination 875 835 835
Total Price $27,170 $25,595 $26,235
Total Invoice $25,701 $24,026 $24,671

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $942
Model Year201720162016
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,170$25,595$26,235
Adjustments for Features-7750-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,395$25,595$25,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340
Total Invoice$25,701$24,026$24,671
Adjustments for Features-7330-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,968$24,026$24,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$363

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201720162016
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
TrimGrand TouringSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
Lane departure warning$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Road sign information$75  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,675$1,900$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-7330-282

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20172016
ModelMazda3Sentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length180.3 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height57.3 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested170083%
Total Not Requested35017%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested353088%
Total Not Requested47512%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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