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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: $21,030

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $3,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,533

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $2,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSentraMazda3
Trim2.0SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,070 $19,545
Base Invoice $17,786 $18,303
Floor mats 165  
Sunroof 750  
Mud guards 140  
Rear spoiler 210  
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Satellite radio   430
Cargo mat   50
Floor mats 129  
Sunroof 651  
Mud guards 106  
Rear spoiler 166  
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Satellite radio   344
Cargo mat   40
Options (change) 1,265 3,690
Options (change) 1,052 3,377
Destination 695 795
Total Price $21,030 $24,030
Total Invoice $19,533 $22,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,562
Model Year20082011
ModelSentraMazda3
Trim2.0SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$21,030$24,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,030$22,555
Total Invoice$19,533$22,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,533$21,095

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
ModelSentraMazda3
Trim2.0SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Total Value of Features$1,575$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,380

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
ModelSentraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length179.8 in180.7 in
Width70.5 in69.1 in
Height59.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180049%
Total Not Requested187551%

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