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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: $38,445

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,625

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
Model300300ExplorerExplorer
Trim300CSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,135 $44,160 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $34,468 $40,861 $27,518 $29,578
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    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
235/65R18     595  
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
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    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
235/65R18     506  
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 4,150 3,685 7,600 5,305
Options (change) 3,694 3,280 6,462 4,511
Destination 750 750 645 645
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $42,035 $50,295 $38,445 $38,465
Total Invoice $38,912 $46,591 $34,625 $34,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,921
Model Year2009200920062006
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, 13290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$42,035$50,295$38,445$38,465
Adjustments for Features-395-1,99500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,640$48,300$38,445$38,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,660$0$20
Total Invoice$38,912$46,591$34,625$34,734
Adjustments for Features-366-1,84800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,546$44,743$34,625$34,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,197$0$109

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Features Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920062006
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
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, self-sealing$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$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$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite TV$400$400  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Performance meter $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Tortoise shell/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,795$6,395$4,400$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$395$1,995$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-366-1,84800

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
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 link100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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 link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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