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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: $1,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,524

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820062006
Model300300300ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouring LLimited300CEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,640 $37,545 $40,995 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $31,865 $36,281 $39,491 $27,518 $29,578
Premium Group 3,295        
Panoramic sunroof 1,895 1,895      
Uconnect Touch 8.4N   995      
Sun, Sound and Nav Package     3,695    
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
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Premium Group 2,933        
Panoramic sunroof 1,687 1,687      
Uconnect Touch 8.4N   886      
Sun, Sound and Nav Package     3,289    
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
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Options (change) 5,190 2,890 3,695 6,305 4,010
Options (change) 4,620 2,573 3,289 5,361 3,410
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 645 645
Total Price $38,925 $41,530 $45,785 $37,150 $37,170
Total Invoice $37,580 $39,949 $43,875 $33,524 $33,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,531
Model Year20182018201820062006
Model300300300ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouring LLimited300CEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V6292hp V6363hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA8A8T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)552, 11?, 6900, 19290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20245/45-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$38,925$41,530$45,785$37,150$37,170
Adjustments for Features-1,580-2,045-3,34500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,345$39,485$42,440$37,150$37,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$5,095$0$20
Total Invoice$37,580$39,949$43,875$33,524$33,633
Adjustments for Features-1,525-1,967-3,20500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,055$37,982$40,670$33,524$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$4,615$0$109

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Features Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820062006
Model300300300ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouring LLimited300CEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200    
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200  
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Steering wheel, upgraded leather  $0  
Upgraded floor mats  $0  
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires    $0
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,255$6,720$8,020$4,675$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$2,045$3,345$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,525-1,967-3,20500

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
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 Weight4,030 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 Touring L

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested107546%
Total Not Requested125054%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 Limited

Uconnect Touch 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300C

Sun, Sound and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Harman/Kardon, 900W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60023%
Total Not Requested197577%

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 pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt 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 pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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