Nissan Sentra Nissan Sentra 2020 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,390

Nissan Sentra S   
Difference: $630

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202018
ModelSentraSentraSentraMazda3
TrimSSVSRSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,310 $20,370 $21,650 $18,095
Floor mats 200 200 200  
Cargo net 70 70 70 50
Door sill trim plates 75 75 75 125
Fog lights 315 315   375
Alloy wheels 495      
Rear spoiler   340   375
Preferred Equipment Package       1,000
Cargo mat       75
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,050
Floor mats 169 169 169  
Cargo net 49 49 49 40
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53 100
Fog lights 228 228   300
Alloy wheels 438      
Rear spoiler   270   300
Preferred Equipment Package       860
Cargo mat       60
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,002
Options (change) 1,155 1,000 345 3,050
Options (change) 937 769 271 2,662
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $21,390 $22,295 $22,920 $22,020

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Sentra dealer quotes or Mazda Mazda3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,919
Model Year2020202020202018
ModelSentraSentraSentraMazda3
TrimSSVSRSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine149hp I4149hp I4149hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/39 MPG29/39 MPG29/39 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$21,390$22,295$22,920$22,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-3,050-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,390$20,870$19,870$21,070
Cost Above Minimum$1,520$1,000$0$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2020202020202018
ModelSentraSentraSentraMazda3
TrimSSVSRSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
G-vectoring control   $100
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0 
Satellite radio $200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments   $0
Heated mirrors  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Total Value of Features$1,425$2,850$4,475$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$3,050$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-108-159-900

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202018
ModelSentraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.8 in106.3 in
Length182.7 in180.3 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height56.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,047 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Sport

Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested57553%
Total Not Requested50047%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.