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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: $24,785

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $2,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelSentraMazda3
TrimSE-R Spec VPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $26,500
Upgrade Package 2,600  
Mud guards 160  
Floor mats 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135 325
Upgrade Package 2,255  
Mud guards 118  
Floor mats 94  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116 260
Options (change) 3,015 325
Options (change) 2,583 260
Destination 780 945
Total Price $24,785 $27,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,056
Model Year20122020
ModelSentraMazda3
TrimSE-R Spec VPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$24,785$27,770
Adjustments for Features0-7,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,785$20,245

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122020
ModelSentraMazda3
TrimSE-R Spec VPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,250$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-327

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122020
ModelSentraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.3 in
Length179.8 in183.5 in
Width70.5 in70.7 in
Height59.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,071 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested138049%
Total Not Requested145051%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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