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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: $37,150

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $30

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,524

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420062006
Model300300300300ExplorerExplorer
TrimBase300S300CSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $34,395 $37,395 $48,900 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $29,781 $32,909 $35,699 $47,268 $27,518 $29,578
Driver Convenience Group 2,600          
Uconnect Touch 8.4N 995 995        
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,595    
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
Driver Convenience Group 2,314          
Uconnect Touch 8.4N 886 886        
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,420 1,420 1,420    
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) 5,190 2,590 1,595 1,595 6,305 4,010
Options (change) 4,620 2,306 1,420 1,420 5,361 3,410
Destination 995 995 995 995 645 645
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $37,180 $37,980 $39,985 $52,490 $37,150 $37,170
Total Invoice $35,396 $36,210 $38,114 $50,683 $33,524 $33,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chrysler 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,701
Model Year201420142014201420062006
Model300300300300ExplorerExplorer
TrimBase300S300CSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V6300hp V6292hp V6470hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA8T8A8T5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6552, 11276, 6276, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17245/45-20225/60-18245/45-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$37,180$37,980$39,985$52,490$37,150$37,170
Adjustments for Features-180-380-1,945-4,44500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,000$37,600$38,040$48,045$37,150$37,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$1,040$11,045$0$20
Total Invoice$35,396$36,210$38,114$50,683$33,524$33,633
Adjustments for Features-171-362-1,854-4,29200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,225$35,848$36,260$46,391$33,524$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$623$1,035$11,166$0$109

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Features Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420142014201420062006
Model300300300300ExplorerExplorer
TrimBase300S300CSRT8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200 $1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
5-speed automatic    $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$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  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch    $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails    $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear   $100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$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
Alloy wheels$350     
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
White-letter tires    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$5,380$5,580$7,145$9,645$5,200$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$380$1,945$4,445$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-171-362-1,854-4,29200

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142006
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 Weight4,000 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
Chrysler 300

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Remote start150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested52543%
Total Not Requested70057%
Uconnect Touch 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300S

Uconnect Touch 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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 height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft 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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