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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: $20,690

Nissan Sentra 2.0SR   
Difference: $1,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,161

Nissan Sentra 2.0SR   
Difference: $1,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelSentraSentraMazda3
Trim2.0SR2.0SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,990 $19,390 $19,040
Base Invoice $16,781 $18,084 $17,838
Special Edition Package 1,300    
Mud guards 150 150  
Floor mats 120 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130 130 200
Interior ambient lighting 240 240  
Special Value Package   990  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Tech Package     1,195
Cargo net     40
Special Edition Package 1,127    
Mud guards 115 115  
Floor mats 94 94  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112 112 160
Interior ambient lighting 172 172  
Special Value Package   859  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Tech Package     1,028
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 1,940 1,630 2,830
Options (change) 1,620 1,352 2,420
Destination 760 760 750
Total Price $20,690 $21,780 $22,620
Total Invoice $19,161 $20,196 $21,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,963
Model Year201120112010
ModelSentraSentraMazda3
Trim2.0SR2.0SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6160, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,690$21,780$22,620
Adjustments for Features-125-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,565$21,430$22,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$0
Total Invoice$19,161$20,196$21,008
Adjustments for Features-116-3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,045$19,871$21,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$826$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112010
ModelSentraSentraMazda3
Trim2.0SR2.0SLs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Total Value of Features$1,350$1,575$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-116-3250

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112010
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 2.0SR

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
USB port-75No
Total Requested2320102%
Total Not Requested-50-2%

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%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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