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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: $44,090

Chrysler 300 300C   
Difference: $1,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,782

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
Model300300Explorer
Trim300C300C PlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,555 $42,690 $37,535
Base Invoice $37,182 $41,027 $34,952
SafetyTec Plus Group 2,995 2,995  
Light Group 895    
Class I trailer hitch 650 650  
Trailer Tow Package     570
Package 302A     4,305
Polished alloy wheels     595
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
SafetyTec Plus Group 2,666 2,666  
Light Group 797    
Class I trailer hitch 579 579  
Trailer Tow Package     484
Package 302A     3,659
Polished alloy wheels     506
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 4,540 3,645 7,065
Options (change) 4,042 3,245 6,005
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $44,090 $47,330 $45,425
Total Invoice $42,219 $45,267 $41,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,909
Model Year201620162011
Model300300Explorer
Trim300C300C PlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine292hp V6292hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6900, 19390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,090$47,330$45,425
Adjustments for Features0-625-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,090$46,705$43,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,615$0
Total Invoice$42,219$45,267$41,782
Adjustments for Features0-598-1,472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,219$44,669$40,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162011
Model300300Explorer
Trim300C300C PlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
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
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class I trailer hitch$150$150 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,555$7,180$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-598-1,472

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
Model300Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.2 in112.6 in
Length198.6 in197.1 in
Width75.0 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,030 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300C

SafetyTec Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested87533%
Total Not Requested175067%
Light Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300C Platinum

SafetyTec Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested87533%
Total Not Requested175067%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested267567%
Total Not Requested130033%

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