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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: $45,570

Chrysler 300 300C   
Difference: $6,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,052

Chrysler 300 300C   
Difference: $7,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
Model300300ExplorerExplorer
Trim300CSRT8SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,215 $42,405 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $33,389 $39,395 $43,883 $51,512
Protection Group II with Xenons 1,275      
SRT Design Group 2,905      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30   90 90
Sunroof 950 950    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,460 1,150    
Sound Group II 485      
SRT Option Group I   640    
SRT Option Group II   1,200    
Safe and Smart Package     1,295  
Cargo mat     100 100
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995 1,995
Protection Group II with Xenons 1,173      
SRT Design Group 2,673      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,426      
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 28   86 86
Sunroof 874 874    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,343 1,058    
Sound Group II 446      
SRT Option Group I   589    
SRT Option Group II   1,104    
Safe and Smart Package     1,230  
Cargo mat     95 95
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895 1,895
Options (change) 8,655 3,940 5,175 2,185
Options (change) 7,963 3,625 4,916 2,076
Destination 700 700 995 995
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $45,570 $49,145 $52,120 $57,120
Total Invoice $42,052 $45,820 $49,794 $54,583

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chrysler 300 300C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $143
Model Year2008200820182018
Model300300ExplorerExplorer
Trim300CSRT8SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8425hp V8365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 8276, 6390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$45,570$49,145$52,120$57,120
Adjustments for Features-7000-8,630-12,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,870$49,145$43,490$44,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,275$0$960
Total Invoice$42,052$45,820$49,794$54,583
Adjustments for Features-6460-8,245-12,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,406$45,820$41,549$42,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,414$0$927

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Features Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820182018
Model300300ExplorerExplorer
Trim300CSRT8SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 $125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Satellite TV$400   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Performance meter $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,880$6,180$14,810$18,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$0$8,630$12,670
Value of Feature Adjustments-6460-8,245-12,107

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
Model300Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.0 in112.6 in
Length196.9 in198.3 in
Width74.1 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,722 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.281.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300C

Protection Group II with Xenons
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested155097%
Total Not Requested503%
SRT Design Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
5.7L V8
OHV-2v
350 hp@5000
390 lb-ft@4000
1000No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested185052%
Total Not Requested170048%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested27543%
Total Not Requested36557%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
SRT Option Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested82548%
Total Not Requested90052%

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