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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: $22,020

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $2,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,434

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $2,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelSentraMazda3
Trim2.0SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,660 $19,545
Base Invoice $18,334 $18,303
Floor mats 165  
Sunroof 850  
Mud guards 140  
Cargo organizer 150  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 200
Rear spoiler 210  
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Satellite radio   430
Cargo mat   50
Cargo net   40
Floor mats 130  
Sunroof 738  
Mud guards 106  
Cargo organizer 130  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109 160
Rear spoiler 167  
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Satellite radio   344
Cargo mat   40
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,640 3,930
Options (change) 1,380 3,569
Destination 720 795
Total Price $22,020 $24,270
Total Invoice $20,434 $22,667

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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: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,182
Model Year20092011
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$22,020$24,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,020$23,145
Total Invoice$20,434$22,667
Adjustments for Features0-1,051
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,434$21,616

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092011
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$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 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$1,675$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,051

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092011
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested200054%
Total Not Requested167546%

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