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Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,885 Chrysler 300 Limited | |||||||
| Difference: $1,265 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,524 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||||
| Difference: $752 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Limited | 300S V6 | 300C | 300S V8 | SRT8 | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $32,670 | $33,670 | $38,670 | $39,670 | $47,670 | $30,200 | $32,515 |
| Base Invoice | $31,312 | $32,232 | $36,832 | $37,752 | $46,062 | $27,518 | $29,578 |
| Uconnect Touch 8.4N | 795 | 795 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,495 | 1,495 | 1,495 | 1,495 | 1,495 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,395 | ||||||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | |||||
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | ||||||
| 235/65R18 | 595 | ||||||
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 255 | 255 | |||||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |||||
| Uconnect Touch 8.4N | 708 | 708 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,331 | 1,331 | 1,331 | 1,331 | 1,331 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,242 | ||||||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | |||||
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | ||||||
| 235/65R18 | 506 | ||||||
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 217 | 217 | |||||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | |||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |||||
| Options (change) | 2,290 | 3,685 | 1,495 | 1,495 | 1,495 | 6,305 | 4,010 |
| Options (change) | 2,039 | 3,281 | 1,331 | 1,331 | 1,331 | 5,361 | 3,410 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 645 | 645 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $35,885 | $38,280 | $41,090 | $42,090 | $51,090 | $37,150 | $37,170 |
| Total Invoice | $34,276 | $36,438 | $39,088 | $40,008 | $49,318 | $33,524 | $33,633 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Chrysler 300 Limited | |||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,345 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $651 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Limited | 300S V6 | 300C | 300S V8 | SRT8 | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 292hp V6 | 292hp V6 | 363hp V8 | 363hp V8 | 470hp V8 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | A8 | T8 | T5 | T5 | T5 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 276, 6 | 552, 11 | 276, 6 | 552, 11 | 276, 6 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-18 | 245/45-20 | 225/60-18 | 245/45-20 | 245/45-20 | 235/65-18 | 245/65-17 |
| Total Price | $35,885 | $38,280 | $41,090 | $42,090 | $51,090 | $37,150 | $37,170 |
| Adjustments for Features | -550 | 0 | -2,515 | -2,315 | -4,715 | -470 | -470 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,335 | $38,280 | $38,575 | $39,775 | $46,375 | $36,680 | $36,700 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,945 | $3,240 | $4,440 | $11,040 | $0 | $20 |
| Total Invoice | $34,276 | $36,438 | $39,088 | $40,008 | $49,318 | $33,524 | $33,633 |
| Adjustments for Features | -525 | 0 | -2,392 | -2,200 | -4,551 | -424 | -425 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,751 | $36,438 | $36,696 | $37,808 | $44,767 | $33,100 | $33,208 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,687 | $2,945 | $4,057 | $11,016 | $0 | $108 |
Features Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Limited | 300S V6 | 300C | 300S V8 | SRT8 | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 8-speed automatic | $1200 | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Performance meter | $150 | ||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | ||||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Touring suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,330 | $4,780 | $7,295 | $7,095 | $9,495 | $5,250 | $5,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $550 | $0 | $2,515 | $2,315 | $4,715 | $470 | $470 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -525 | 0 | -2,392 | -2,200 | -4,551 | -424 | -425 |
Specifications Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | 300 | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 120.2 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 198.6 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,000 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.5 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.2 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.8 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.7 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.1 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 40.1 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.3 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 Limited
| Uconnect Touch 8.4N | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300S V6
| Uconnect Touch 8.4N | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| 235/65R18 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/65R18 tires | 400 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 12% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 225 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 12% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 225 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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