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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: $24,055

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $360

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,457

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelSentraMazda3
TrimSLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,640 $22,900
Base Invoice $18,521 $21,901
Leather Package 1,030  
Floor mats 180  
Premium Package 1,200  
Navigation Package 800  
Cargo net 55 40
Rear spoiler 340  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo mat   50
Satellite radio   430
Leather Package 904  
Floor mats 148  
Premium Package 1,053  
Navigation Package 702  
Cargo net 49 32
Rear spoiler 270  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo mat   40
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 3,605 720
Options (change) 3,126 576
Destination 810 795
Total Price $24,055 $24,415
Total Invoice $22,457 $23,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,188
Model Year20142012
ModelSentraMazda3
TrimSLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,055$24,415
Adjustments for Features-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,655$24,415
Total Invoice$22,457$23,272
Adjustments for Features-3730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,084$23,272

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142012
ModelSentraMazda3
TrimSLs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$1,575$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3730

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142012
ModelSentraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length182.1 in180.9 in
Width69.3 in69.1 in
Height58.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft311.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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