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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: $24,465

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $570

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,130

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $25

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Sentra
TrimTouringGrand TouringSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,090 $23,145 $20,990
Base Invoice $19,226 $22,144 $19,571
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg. 1,500    
Fog lights 375    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 135
Interior ambient lighting 250 250 250
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,050  
Upgrade Package     2,600
Mud guards     160
Floor mats     120
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg. 1,290    
Fog lights 300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 116
Interior ambient lighting 200 200 196
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,004 1,005  
Upgrade Package     2,255
Mud guards     118
Floor mats     94
Options (change) 3,500 1,625 3,265
Options (change) 3,054 1,465 2,779
Destination 875 875 780
Total Price $24,465 $25,645 $25,035
Total Invoice $23,155 $24,484 $23,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,038
Model Year201820182012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Sentra
TrimTouringGrand TouringSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG27/36 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$24,465$25,645$25,035
Adjustments for Features-2,800-4,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,665$21,045$25,035
Cost Above Minimum$620$0$0
Total Invoice$23,155$24,484$23,130
Adjustments for Features-2,650-4,3920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,505$20,092$23,130
Cost Above Minimum$413$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201820182012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Sentra
TrimTouringGrand TouringSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,775$6,575$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$4,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,650-4,3920

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3Sentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length180.3 in179.8 in
Width70.7 in70.5 in
Height57.3 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,100 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested138049%
Total Not Requested145051%

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