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Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,870

Chrysler 300 300C   
Difference: $6,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,894

Chrysler 300 300C   
Difference: $5,623

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Model Year200620152015
Model300ExplorerExplorer
Trim300CLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,055 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $31,490 $35,622 $40,191
Protection Group II 840    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90
Bluetooth cell phone link 275    
Navigation system 1,895   795
Sunroof 950    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,150    
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Package 301A   2,600  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Protection Group II 773    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 28 79 79
Bluetooth cell phone link 253    
Navigation system 1,743   694
Sunroof 874    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,058    
Polished alloy wheels   519  
Package 301A   2,269  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741
Options (change) 5,140 6,875 4,475
Options (change) 4,729 6,000 3,906
Destination 675 895 895
Total Price $39,870 $45,970 $48,470
Total Invoice $36,894 $42,517 $44,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $171
Model Year200620152015
Model300ExplorerExplorer
Trim300CLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine340hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,870$45,970$48,470
Adjustments for Features0-6,265-6,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,870$39,705$42,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525
Total Invoice$36,894$42,517$44,992
Adjustments for Features0-5,794-5,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,894$36,723$39,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,477

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Features Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620152015
Model300ExplorerExplorer
Trim300CLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Tortoise shell/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,615$11,880$11,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,265$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,794-5,792

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
Model300Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.0 in112.6 in
Length196.8 in197.1 in
Width74.1 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,713 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.680.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300C

Protection Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested80038%
Total Not Requested132562%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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