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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: $21,205

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $4,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,587

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $5,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelSentraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSE-Rs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,100 $23,845 $25,045
Base Invoice $16,834 $22,814 $23,961
Sunroof Package 700    
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600    
Audio Fanatic Package 650    
Floor mats 150    
Satellite radio 350    
Interior air filter 50    
Cargo mat   70 70
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Sunroof Package 607    
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520    
Audio Fanatic Package 564    
Floor mats 113    
Satellite radio 304    
Interior air filter 40    
Cargo mat   50 50
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002 1,002
Options (change) 2,500 1,120 1,120
Options (change) 2,148 1,052 1,052
Destination 605 820 820
Total Price $21,205 $25,785 $26,985
Total Invoice $19,587 $24,686 $25,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96
Model Year200620152015
ModelSentraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSE-Rs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine165hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG28/39 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$21,205$25,785$26,985
Adjustments for Features0-4,600-6,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,205$21,185$20,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$0
Total Invoice$19,587$24,686$25,833
Adjustments for Features0-4,404-6,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,587$20,282$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$791$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620152015
ModelSentraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSE-Rs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $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$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,525$6,125$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,600$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,404-6,342

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062015
ModelSentraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in106.3 in
Length177.5 in180.3 in
Width67.3 in70.7 in
Height55.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,761 lb.3,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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