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Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,155

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $4,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,759

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $3,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelSentraSentraSentraMazda3
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec Vs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,200 $18,100 $18,300 $19,545
Base Invoice $14,137 $16,834 $17,020 $18,303
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600 600 600  
Floor mats 150 150 150  
Special Edition Package 500      
Sunroof Package 700 700 700  
Satellite radio 350 350 350 430
Interior air filter 50 50 50  
Audio Fanatic Package   650 650  
Moonroof and Bose Package       1,395
Cargo mat       50
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520 520 520  
Floor mats 113 113 113  
Special Edition Package 433      
Sunroof Package 607 607 607  
Satellite radio 304 304 304 344
Interior air filter 40 40 40  
Audio Fanatic Package   564 564  
Moonroof and Bose Package       1,200
Cargo mat       40
Options (change) 2,350 2,500 2,500 1,875
Options (change) 2,017 2,148 2,148 1,584
Destination 605 605 605 795
Total Price $18,155 $21,205 $21,405 $22,215
Total Invoice $16,759 $19,587 $19,773 $20,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 1.8 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,154
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelSentraSentraSentraMazda3
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec Vs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9300, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$18,155$21,205$21,405$22,215
Adjustments for Features0-975-825-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,155$20,230$20,580$20,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,075$2,425$0
Total Invoice$16,759$19,587$19,773$20,682
Adjustments for Features0-901-762-1,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,759$18,686$19,011$18,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$2,252$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006200620062011
ModelSentraSentraSentraMazda3
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec Vs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
Surround sound   $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$300$1,275$1,125$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$825$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-901-762-1,769

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062011
ModelSentraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in103.9 in
Length177.5 in180.7 in
Width67.3 in69.1 in
Height55.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,514 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 Requested102558%
Total Not Requested75042%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

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-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

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-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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