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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: $21,855

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,279

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelSentraMazda3
TrimSE-R Spec Vs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,570 $16,880
Base Invoice $19,181 $15,805
Floor mats 165  
Bodyside moldings 150  
Satellite radio 150 430
Audio Package 750  
Sunroof 750  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,285
Rear spoiler   325
Cargo mat   40
Floor mats 129  
Bodyside moldings 115  
Satellite radio 130 344
Audio Package 651  
Sunroof 651  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,130
Rear spoiler   260
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 1,965 4,415
Options (change) 1,676 3,914
Destination 695 560
Total Price $23,230 $21,855
Total Invoice $21,552 $20,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,403
Model Year20082006
ModelSentraMazda3
TrimSE-R Spec Vs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$23,230$21,855
Adjustments for Features0-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,230$19,560
Total Invoice$21,552$20,279
Adjustments for Features0-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,552$18,149

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082006
ModelSentraMazda3
TrimSE-R Spec Vs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$625$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,130

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082006
ModelSentraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length179.8 in178.3 in
Width70.5 in69.1 in
Height59.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.2,758 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested92526%
Total Not Requested260074%

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