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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: $3,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,587

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $4,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelSentraMazda3
TrimSE-RGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,100 $23,145
Base Invoice $16,834 $22,144
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   75
6-speed shiftable automatic   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   60
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 2,500 1,125
Options (change) 2,148 1,062
Destination 605 875
Total Price $21,205 $25,145
Total Invoice $19,587 $24,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $342
Model Year20062017
ModelSentraMazda3
TrimSE-RGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine165hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16215/45-18
Total Price$21,205$25,145
Adjustments for Features0-5,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,205$20,095
Total Invoice$19,587$24,081
Adjustments for Features0-4,836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,587$19,245

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017
ModelSentraMazda3
TrimSE-RGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,525$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,836

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017
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.3,100 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

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%

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