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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: $21,445

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $2,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,877

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $2,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelSentraMazda3
Trim2.0SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,560 $18,135
Base Invoice $17,312 $16,989
Premium Plus Package 850  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Mud guards 140  
Floor mats 110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 200
Rear spoiler 210 325
Grand Touring Package   2,760
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Satellite radio   430
Cargo net   40
Premium Plus Package 738  
Leather seating surfaces 607  
Mud guards 106  
Floor mats 88  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109 160
Rear spoiler 167 260
Grand Touring Package   2,574
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Satellite radio   344
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 2,135 5,090
Options (change) 1,815 4,518
Destination 750 670
Total Price $21,445 $23,895
Total Invoice $19,877 $22,177

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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: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,929
Model Year20102009
ModelSentraMazda3
Trim2.0SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$21,445$23,895
Adjustments for Features0-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,445$23,495
Total Invoice$19,877$22,177
Adjustments for Features0-371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,877$21,806

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102009
ModelSentraMazda3
Trim2.0SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed manual $0
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,775$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-371

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102009
ModelSentraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length179.8 in178.3 in
Width70.5 in69.1 in
Height59.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1220100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested175050%
Total Not Requested175050%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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