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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: $24,935

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $525

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,640

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelSentraSentraSentraMazda3
TrimSRSLSR Turbos Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,500 $23,440 $22,490 $22,900
Base Invoice $19,481 $22,267 $21,366 $21,901
Floor mats 200 200 200  
Premium Package 3,560   2,590  
Cargo net 70 70 70 40
Rear spoiler   340    
Tech Package       1,400
Cargo mat       50
Universal garage door opener       75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Floor mats 169 169 169  
Premium Package 3,150   2,293  
Cargo net 49 49 49 32
Rear spoiler   270    
Tech Package       1,204
Cargo mat       40
Universal garage door opener       60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Options (change) 3,830 610 2,860 1,765
Options (change) 3,368 488 2,511 1,496
Destination 885 885 885 795
Total Price $25,215 $24,935 $26,235 $25,460
Total Invoice $23,734 $23,640 $24,762 $24,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,472
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelSentraSentraSentraMazda3
TrimSRSLSR Turbos Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,215$24,935$26,235$25,460
Adjustments for Features-2,050-2,025-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,165$22,910$26,085$25,460
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$3,175$0
Total Invoice$23,734$23,640$24,762$24,192
Adjustments for Features-1,930-1,920-1420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,804$21,720$24,620$24,192
Cost Above Minimum$84$0$2,900$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelSentraSentraSentraMazda3
TrimSRSLSR Turbos Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,750$3,725$1,850$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$2,025$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,930-1,920-1420

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
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 Weight2,849 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested333079%
Total Not Requested90021%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested243078%
Total Not Requested70022%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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