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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: $21,690

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $455

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,130

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $1,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelSentraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSE-R Spec Vs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,900 $21,300 $22,900
Base Invoice $18,508 $20,373 $21,901
Floor mats 165    
Sunroof 750    
Proximity key 250    
Cargo mat   50 50
Floor mats 129    
Sunroof 651    
Proximity key 217    
Cargo mat   40 40
Options (change) 1,165 50 50
Options (change) 997 40 40
Destination 625 795 795
Total Price $21,690 $22,145 $23,745
Total Invoice $20,130 $21,208 $22,736

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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: $2,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,368
Model Year200720122012
ModelSentraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSE-R Spec Vs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4167hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,690$22,145$23,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,690$20,270$19,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0
Total Invoice$20,130$21,208$22,736
Adjustments for Features0-1,796-3,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,130$19,412$18,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200720122012
ModelSentraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSE-R Spec Vs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
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
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$350$2,225$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,796-3,974

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072012
ModelSentraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length179.8 in180.9 in
Width70.5 in69.1 in
Height59.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft311.8 ft3

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