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Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,965

Chrysler 300 Limited   
Difference: $2,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,666

Chrysler 300 Limited   
Difference: $1,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorer300300
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited300C
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $30,625 $34,055
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $28,459 $31,490
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,700      
235/65R18 595      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Sunroof 850 850 950 950
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Protection Group     590  
Power-adjustable pedals     125  
Protection Group II       840
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,445      
235/65R18 506      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Sunroof 723 723 874 874
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Protection Group     543  
Power-adjustable pedals     115  
Protection Group II       773
Options (change) 4,310 2,015 1,665 1,790
Options (change) 3,665 1,714 1,532 1,647
Destination 645 645 675 675
Total Price $35,155 $35,175 $32,965 $36,520
Total Invoice $31,828 $31,937 $30,666 $33,812

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chrysler 300 Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $748
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorer300300
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited300C
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6250hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17215/65-17225/60-18
Total Price$35,155$35,175$32,965$36,520
Adjustments for Features-2,110-2,1100-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,045$33,065$32,965$35,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$2,540
Total Invoice$31,828$31,937$30,666$33,812
Adjustments for Features-1,910-1,9160-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,918$30,021$30,666$32,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$103$0$2,206

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorer300300
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited300C
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags$350$350  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, self-sealing  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Tortoise shell/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,100$4,100$1,990$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$2,110$0$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,910-1,9160-940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorer300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in120.0 in
Length193.4 in196.8 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height72.8 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,713 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in40.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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 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

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 Limited

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, self-sealing50No
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300C

Protection Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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