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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: $40,660

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,131

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
Model300300ExplorerExplorer
Trim300CSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,135 $44,160 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $34,468 $40,861 $29,319 $32,901
Protection Group II 1,150      
uconnect gps 590      
Sunroof 950   850 850
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,460 1,460    
SRT Option Group I   640    
SRT Option Group II   900    
Kicker 522W 13 speakers   685    
Convenience Package     995  
255/50R20     1,325  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Remote start     385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Third-row seat     875  
Protection Group II 1,024      
uconnect gps 525      
Sunroof 846   723 723
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,299 1,299    
SRT Option Group I   570    
SRT Option Group II   801    
Kicker 522W 13 speakers   610    
Convenience Package     846  
255/50R20     1,127  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Remote start     327 327
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Third-row seat     744  
Options (change) 4,150 3,685 8,230 4,525
Options (change) 3,694 3,280 6,997 3,847
Destination 750 750 815 815
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $42,035 $50,295 $40,660 $40,890
Total Invoice $38,912 $46,591 $37,131 $37,563

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,851
Model Year2009200920092009
Model300300ExplorerExplorer
Trim300CSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine360hp V8425hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6522, 13190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$42,035$50,295$40,660$40,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-535-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,035$48,945$40,125$39,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,910$870$0
Total Invoice$38,912$46,591$37,131$37,563
Adjustments for Features0-1,251-489-1,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,912$45,340$36,642$36,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,428$581$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920092009
Model300300ExplorerExplorer
Trim300CSRT8Eddie 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 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Ashtray and lighter (optional)$0$0  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, self-sealing$50   
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Satellite TV$400$400  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Performance meter $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Tortoise shell/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  $600
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$5,430$6,780$5,965$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$535$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,251-489-1,502

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
Model300Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.0 in113.7 in
Length196.9 in193.4 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height58.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,722 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 Headroom38.0 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
17.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300C

Protection Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Performance meter150No
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
SRT Option Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

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