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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: $45,235

Chrysler 300 300C   
Difference: $9,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,785

Chrysler 300 300C   
Difference: $9,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
Model300Explorer
Trim300CPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,170 $53,940
Base Invoice $36,342 $51,512
SafetyTec Group 2,795  
AWD 2,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,295  
Cargo mat   100
SafetyTec Group 2,488  
AWD 1,977  
Panoramic sunroof 1,153  
Cargo mat   95
Options (change) 6,240 100
Options (change) 5,618 95
Destination 825 995
Total Price $45,235 $55,035
Total Invoice $42,785 $52,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler 300 300C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,199
Model Year20112018
Model300Explorer
Trim300CPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine363hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$45,235$55,035
Adjustments for Features0-7,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,235$47,065
Total Invoice$42,785$52,602
Adjustments for Features0-7,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,785$44,984

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Features Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
Model300Explorer
Trim300CPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,290$13,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,618

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
Model300Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.2 in112.6 in
Length198.6 in198.3 in
Width75.0 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,513 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 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
16.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300C

SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Fog light, rear100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested192588%
Total Not Requested27512%

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