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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: $23,805

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $2,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,033

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $2,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
ModelSentraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSE-R Spec Vs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,080 $23,845 $25,045
Base Invoice $18,725 $22,814 $23,961
Navigation system 400    
Mud guards 140    
Upgrade Package 2,200    
Floor mats 110    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 175  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Navigation system 347    
Mud guards 106    
Upgrade Package 1,908    
Floor mats 88    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109 140  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002 1,002
Options (change) 2,975 1,225 1,050
Options (change) 2,558 1,142 1,002
Destination 750 820 820
Total Price $23,805 $25,890 $26,915
Total Invoice $22,033 $24,776 $25,783

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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: $2,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,375
Model Year201020152015
ModelSentraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSE-R Spec Vs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 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$23,805$25,890$26,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,475-5,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,805$22,415$21,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$22,033$24,776$25,783
Adjustments for Features0-3,325-5,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,033$21,451$20,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$793$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020152015
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
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
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$1,000$4,475$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,475$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,325-5,125

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102015
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

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Limited-slip front differential500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested138062%
Total Not Requested85038%

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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