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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: $34,085

Chrysler 300 Limited   
Difference: $2,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,588

Chrysler 300 Limited   
Difference: $213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
Model300300ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited300CEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,170 $38,170 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $29,902 $36,342 $27,518 $29,578
Uconnect Touch 8.4N 795      
Panoramic sunroof 1,295 1,295    
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Uconnect Touch 8.4N 708      
Panoramic sunroof 1,153 1,153    
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 2,090 1,295 5,455 3,755
Options (change) 1,861 1,153 4,638 3,193
Destination 825 825 645 645
Total Price $34,085 $40,290 $36,300 $36,915
Total Invoice $32,588 $38,320 $32,801 $33,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler 300 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $195
Model Year2011201120062006
Model300300ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimited300CEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V6363hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$34,085$40,290$36,300$36,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,165-20-20
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,085$38,125$36,280$36,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,040$0$615
Total Invoice$32,588$38,320$32,801$33,416
Adjustments for Features0-2,059-18-18
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,588$36,261$32,783$33,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$0$615

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Features Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120062006
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 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $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$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Compass  $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,030$7,195$5,050$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,165$20$20
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,059-18-18

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112006
Model300Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.2 in113.7 in
Length198.6 in193.4 in
Width75.0 in73.7 in
Height58.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 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
16.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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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