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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: $20,595

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $1,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,139

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $1,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelSentraMazda3
Trim2.0SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,560 $19,040
Base Invoice $17,312 $17,838
Premium Package 700  
Mud guards 140  
Floor mats 110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 200
Rear spoiler 210  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Cargo net   40
Satellite radio   430
Premium Package 607  
Mud guards 106  
Floor mats 88  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109 160
Rear spoiler 167  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Cargo net   32
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,285 2,065
Options (change) 1,077 1,736
Destination 750 750
Total Price $20,595 $21,855
Total Invoice $19,139 $20,324

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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: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,417
Model Year20102010
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$20,595$21,855
Adjustments for Features-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,345$21,855
Total Invoice$19,139$20,324
Adjustments for Features-2320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,907$20,324

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102010
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
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Total Value of Features$1,625$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2320

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102010
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 2.0SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested1020100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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