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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: $25,595

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $2,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162020
ModelSentraSentraMazda3
TrimSRSLPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $26,500
Floor mats 180 180  
Premium Package 2,590 1,130  
Technology Package 1,230 1,230  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo mat     75
Door sill trim plates     125
Floor mats 148 148  
Premium Package 2,293 1,000  
Technology Package 1,089 1,089  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Cargo mat     60
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 4,350 2,890 525
Options (change) 3,796 2,503 420
Destination 835 835 945
Total Price $25,595 $25,895 $27,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,754
Model Year201620162020
ModelSentraSentraMazda3
TrimSRSLPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$25,595$25,895$27,970
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,595$25,795$26,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162020
ModelSentraSentraMazda3
TrimSRSLPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,350$4,450$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-93

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162020
ModelSentraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.3 in
Length182.1 in183.5 in
Width69.3 in70.7 in
Height58.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested278069%
Total Not Requested122531%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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