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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: $22,680

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $2,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,976

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $2,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelSentraMazda3
Trim2.0SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $19,545
Base Invoice $18,084 $18,303
Special Value Package 990  
Mud guards 150  
Leather seating surfaces 900  
Floor mats 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130 200
Interior ambient lighting 240  
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Cargo net   40
Special Value Package 859  
Mud guards 115  
Leather seating surfaces 780  
Floor mats 94  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112 160
Interior ambient lighting 172  
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 2,530 5,285
Options (change) 2,132 4,763
Destination 760 795
Total Price $22,680 $25,625
Total Invoice $20,976 $23,861

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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: $1,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,581
Model Year20112011
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$22,680$25,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,680$24,225
Total Invoice$20,976$23,861
Adjustments for Features0-1,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,976$22,557

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112011
ModelSentraMazda3
Trim2.0SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,700$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,304

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112011
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested162089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200054%
Total Not Requested167546%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105052%
Total Not Requested97548%

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