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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: $47,375

Chrysler 300 300C   
Difference: $6,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,797

Chrysler 300 300C   
Difference: $7,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
Model300300Explorer
Trim300CSRT8Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,395 $48,900 $53,235
Base Invoice $35,699 $47,268 $50,839
Light Group 895    
John Varvatos Luxury Series 4,500    
SafetyTec Group 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Leather Premium Interior Group   2,500  
Cargo mat     100
Light Group 797    
John Varvatos Luxury Series 4,110    
SafetyTec Group 1,776 1,776  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,420  
Leather Premium Interior Group   2,225  
Cargo mat     95
Options (change) 8,985 6,090 100
Options (change) 8,103 5,421 95
Destination 995 995 945
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0
Total Price $47,375 $56,985 $54,280
Total Invoice $44,797 $54,684 $51,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $392
Model Year201420142017
Model300300Explorer
Trim300CSRT8Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine292hp V6470hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,375$56,985$54,280
Adjustments for Features0-775-7,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,375$56,210$46,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,835$0
Total Invoice$44,797$54,684$51,879
Adjustments for Features0-744-7,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,797$53,940$44,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,143$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420142017
Model300300Explorer
Trim300CSRT8Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$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$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals $75 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$4,450$5,225$12,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-744-7,474

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142017
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 Weight4,000 lb.4,458 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

Light Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Fog light, rear100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
John Varvatos Luxury Series
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Special exterior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested160078%
Total Not Requested45022%
SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested147598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 SRT8

SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Premium Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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