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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: $1,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,424

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $1,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelSentraMazda3
TrimSE-R Spec VGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,160 $23,145
Base Invoice $19,729 $22,144
Sunroof 750  
Limited-slip front differential 400  
Audio Package 850  
Floor mats 165  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 175
Cargo mat   75
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Sunroof 651  
Limited-slip front differential 347  
Audio Package 738  
Floor mats 130  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109 140
Cargo mat   60
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 2,290 1,300
Options (change) 1,975 1,202
Destination 720 875
Total Price $24,170 $25,320
Total Invoice $22,424 $24,221

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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: $4,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,153
Model Year20092017
ModelSentraMazda3
TrimSE-R Spec VGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$24,170$25,320
Adjustments for Features0-5,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,170$20,145
Total Invoice$22,424$24,221
Adjustments for Features0-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,424$19,271

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092017
ModelSentraMazda3
TrimSE-R Spec VGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,375$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,950

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092017
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

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 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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