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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: $22,180

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $1,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,656

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $2,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelSentraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSE-R Spec VTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,570 $20,090 $23,145
Base Invoice $19,181 $19,226 $22,144
Sunroof 750    
Floor mats 165    
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.   1,500  
Cargo mat   75 75
Fog lights   375  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Sunroof 651    
Floor mats 129    
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.   1,290  
Cargo mat   60 60
Fog lights   300  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,004 1,005
Options (change) 915 3,000 1,125
Options (change) 780 2,654 1,065
Destination 695 875 875
Total Price $22,180 $23,965 $25,145
Total Invoice $20,656 $22,755 $24,084

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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: $3,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,774
Model Year200820182018
ModelSentraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSE-R Spec VTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG27/36 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$22,180$23,965$25,145
Adjustments for Features0-4,675-6,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,180$19,290$18,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$620$0
Total Invoice$20,656$22,755$24,084
Adjustments for Features0-4,439-6,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,656$18,316$17,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$434$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820182018
ModelSentraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSE-R Spec VTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
G-vectoring control $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
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$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$825$5,500$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,675$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,439-6,202

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082018
ModelSentraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length179.8 in180.3 in
Width70.5 in70.7 in
Height59.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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