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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: $38,445

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,625

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorer300300
TrimEddie BauerLimited300CSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $37,135 $44,160
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $34,468 $40,861
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
235/65R18 595      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Sunroof 850 850 950  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Protection Group II     1,150  
uconnect gps     590  
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,460 1,460
SRT Option Group I       640
SRT Option Group II       900
Kicker 522W 13 speakers       685
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
235/65R18 506      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Sunroof 723 723 846  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Protection Group II     1,024  
uconnect gps     525  
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,299 1,299
SRT Option Group I       570
SRT Option Group II       801
Kicker 522W 13 speakers       610
Options (change) 7,600 5,305 4,150 3,685
Options (change) 6,462 4,511 3,694 3,280
Destination 645 645 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $38,445 $38,465 $42,035 $50,295
Total Invoice $34,625 $34,734 $38,912 $46,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,921
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorer300300
TrimEddie BauerLimited300CSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6360hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7276, 6522, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17225/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$38,445$38,465$42,035$50,295
Adjustments for Features00-395-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,445$38,465$41,640$48,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$6,660
Total Invoice$34,625$34,734$38,912$46,591
Adjustments for Features00-366-1,848
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,625$34,734$38,546$44,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$6,197

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorer300300
TrimEddie BauerLimited300CSRT8
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 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Ashtray and lighter (optional)  $0$0
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, self-sealing  $50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$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$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000$1000
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite TV  $400$400
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Tortoise shell/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,400$4,400$4,795$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$395$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments00-366-1,848

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorer300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in120.0 in
Length193.4 in196.9 in
Width73.7 in74.1 in
Height72.8 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,722 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 in38.0 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 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft317.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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

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 300C

Entertainment system, console-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000No
A/V input jacks25No
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Protection Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 SRT8

Entertainment system, console-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000No
A/V input jacks25No
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Performance meter150No
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
SRT Option Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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