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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: $21,220

Nissan Sentra 2.0S   
Difference: $685

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,622

Nissan Sentra 2.0S   
Difference: $742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelSentraSentraMazda3
Trim2.0S2.0SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,760 $19,660 $19,040
Base Invoice $16,567 $18,334 $17,838
Convenience Plus Package 850    
Mud guards 140 140  
Floor mats 165 165  
Sunroof 750 850  
Alloy wheels 350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 125 200
Satellite radio 150   430
Rear spoiler 210 210  
Cargo organizer   150  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Cargo net     40
Cargo mat     50
Convenience Plus Package 738    
Mud guards 106 106  
Floor mats 130 130  
Sunroof 651 738  
Alloy wheels 304    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109 109 160
Satellite radio 130   344
Rear spoiler 167 167  
Cargo organizer   130  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Cargo net     32
Cargo mat     40
Options (change) 2,740 1,640 2,115
Options (change) 2,335 1,380 1,776
Destination 720 720 750
Total Price $21,220 $22,020 $21,905
Total Invoice $19,622 $20,434 $20,364

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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: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $718
Model Year200920092010
ModelSentraSentraMazda3
Trim2.0S2.0SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6160, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$21,220$22,020$21,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,220$20,520$21,255
Cost Above Minimum$700$0$0
Total Invoice$19,622$20,434$20,364
Adjustments for Features0-1,392-604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,622$19,042$19,760
Cost Above Minimum$580$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092010
ModelSentraSentraMazda3
Trim2.0S2.0SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
CVT $1000 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Total Value of Features$1,225$2,725$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,392-604

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092010
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
Nissan Sentra 2.0S

Convenience Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested29045%
Total Not Requested35055%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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