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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: $6,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062020
ModelSentraMazda3
TrimSE-RPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,100 $26,500
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600  
Sunroof Package 700  
Audio Fanatic Package 650  
Floor mats 150  
Interior air filter 50  
Satellite radio 350  
Cargo mat   75
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520  
Sunroof Package 607  
Audio Fanatic Package 564  
Floor mats 113  
Interior air filter 40  
Satellite radio 304  
Cargo mat   60
Options (change) 2,500 75
Options (change) 2,148 60
Destination 605 945
Total Price $21,205 $27,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,893
Model Year20062020
ModelSentraMazda3
TrimSE-RPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine165hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16215/45-18
Total Price$21,205$27,520
Adjustments for Features0-8,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,205$18,995

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062020
ModelSentraMazda3
TrimSE-RPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
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, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,000$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-311

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062020
ModelSentraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in107.3 in
Length177.5 in183.5 in
Width67.3 in70.7 in
Height55.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,761 lb.3,071 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft313.2 ft3

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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-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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