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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: $2,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020162016
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
TrimPremiumSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $20,410 $22,170
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Cargo mat 75    
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Cargo mat 60    
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
Options (change) 525 4,350 2,890
Options (change) 420 3,796 2,503
Destination 945 835 835
Total Price $27,970 $25,595 $25,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,754
Model Year202020162016
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
TrimPremiumSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,970$25,595$25,895
Adjustments for Features-1,9000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,070$25,595$25,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year202020162016
ModelMazda3SentraSentra
TrimPremiumSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
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 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,250$4,350$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-930-94

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20202016
ModelMazda3Sentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in106.3 in
Length183.5 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height56.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,072 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.2 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested278069%
Total Not Requested122531%
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%
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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