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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: $47,030

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,437

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
Model300Explorer
TrimSRT8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $44,160 $38,100
Base Invoice $40,861 $35,528
SRT Option Group I 640  
SRT Option Group II 900  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,460  
Kicker 522W 13 speakers 685  
Ashtray and lighter (optional)   100
Polished alloy wheels   595
Package 301A   2,600
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
SRT Option Group I 570  
SRT Option Group II 801  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,299  
Kicker 522W 13 speakers 610  
Ashtray and lighter (optional)   89
Polished alloy wheels   519
Package 301A   2,269
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 3,685 8,035
Options (change) 3,280 7,014
Destination 750 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $50,295 $47,030
Total Invoice $46,591 $43,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,987
Model Year20092014
Model300Explorer
TrimSRT8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine425hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)522, 13390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$50,295$47,030
Adjustments for Features0-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,295$42,880
Total Invoice$46,591$43,437
Adjustments for Features0-3,833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,591$39,604

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Features Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
Model300Explorer
TrimSRT8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Satellite TV$400 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,755$9,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,833

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
Model300Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.0 in112.6 in
Length196.9 in197.1 in
Width74.1 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,722 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 Headroom38.0 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
17.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.280.7 ft3

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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 Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
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 audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested87541%
Total Not Requested125059%

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