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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: $21,390

Nissan Sentra S   
Difference: $630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018202020202020
ModelMazda3SentraSentraSentra
TrimSportSSVSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,095 $19,310 $20,370 $21,650
Preferred Equipment Package 1,000      
Cargo net 50 70 70 70
Door sill trim plates 125 75 75 75
Fog lights 375 315 315  
Rear spoiler 375   340  
Cargo mat 75      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050      
Floor mats   200 200 200
Alloy wheels   495    
Preferred Equipment Package 860      
Cargo net 40 49 49 49
Door sill trim plates 100 53 53 53
Fog lights 300 228 228  
Rear spoiler 300   270  
Cargo mat 60      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002      
Floor mats   169 169 169
Alloy wheels   438    
Options (change) 3,050 1,155 1,000 345
Options (change) 2,662 937 769 271
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $22,020 $21,390 $22,295 $22,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,919
Model Year2018202020202020
ModelMazda3SentraSentraSentra
TrimSportSSVSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4149hp I4149hp I4149hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/37 MPG29/39 MPG29/39 MPG29/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/55-16205/55-16215/45-18
Total Price$22,020$21,390$22,295$22,920
Adjustments for Features-9500-1,425-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,070$21,390$20,870$19,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$1,000$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2018202020202020
ModelMazda3SentraSentraSentra
TrimSportSSVSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  $150
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning  $200$200
G-vectoring control$100   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0   
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 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Total Value of Features$2,375$1,425$2,850$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$1,425$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-9000-108-159

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182020
ModelMazda3Sentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.8 in
Length180.3 in182.7 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.3,047 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Sport

Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested57553%
Total Not Requested50047%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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