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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: $37,405

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $490

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,555

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
Model300300ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited300CEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,495 $35,100 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $29,247 $32,430 $27,273 $30,178
Protection Group 590      
Sound Group 945      
Satellite radio 195      
Power-adjustable pedals 125      
Sunroof 950 950    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275    
Navigation system 1,495 1,495 1,995 1,995
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,150 1,150    
Protection Group II   690    
Sound Group II   635    
Luxury Package     1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
255/50R20     1,325  
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Third-row seat     875 375
Audiophile Package     510  
Protection Group 543      
Sound Group 869      
Satellite radio 179      
Power-adjustable pedals 115      
Sunroof 874 874    
Bluetooth cell phone link 253 253    
Navigation system 1,375 1,375 1,696 1,696
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,058 1,058    
Protection Group II   635    
Sound Group II   584    
Luxury Package     1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
255/50R20     1,127  
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Third-row seat     744 319
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 5,725 5,195 8,145 4,225
Options (change) 5,266 4,779 6,925 3,592
Destination 675 675 785 785
Total Price $37,895 $40,970 $38,175 $37,405
Total Invoice $35,188 $37,884 $34,983 $34,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,067
Model Year2007200720082008
Model300300ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited300CEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6340hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6368, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$37,895$40,970$38,175$37,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,015-2,635-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,895$39,955$35,540$34,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,060$770$0
Total Invoice$35,188$37,884$34,983$34,555
Adjustments for Features0-939-2,415-2,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,188$36,945$32,568$32,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,757$447$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720082008
Model300300ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited300CEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags  $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, self-sealing$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Tortoise shell/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$2,890$3,905$5,525$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015$2,635$2,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-939-2,415-2,434

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072008
Model300Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.0 in113.7 in
Length196.8 in193.4 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height58.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,713 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.683.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 Limited

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, self-sealing50No
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300C

Protection Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

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