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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: $24,170

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $1,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,424

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $2,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelSentraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSE-R Spec Vs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,160 $23,845 $25,045
Base Invoice $19,729 $22,814 $23,961
Sunroof 750    
Limited-slip front differential 400    
Audio Package 850    
Floor mats 165    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 175  
Cargo mat   70 70
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Sunroof 651    
Limited-slip front differential 347    
Audio Package 738    
Floor mats 130    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109 140  
Cargo mat   50 50
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002 1,002
Options (change) 2,290 1,295 1,120
Options (change) 1,975 1,192 1,052
Destination 720 820 820
Total Price $24,170 $25,960 $26,985
Total Invoice $22,424 $24,826 $25,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,909
Model Year200920152015
ModelSentraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSE-R Spec Vs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG28/39 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$24,170$25,960$26,985
Adjustments for Features0-4,725-6,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,170$21,235$20,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$22,424$24,826$25,833
Adjustments for Features0-4,519-6,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,424$20,307$19,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$792$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920152015
ModelSentraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSE-R Spec Vs Tourings Grand 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
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass $0 
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,325$6,050$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,725$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,519-6,318

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092015
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.3,001 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
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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