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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: $36,895

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,307

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorer300300300
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited300C300C Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $32,260 $38,555 $42,690
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $31,650 $37,182 $41,027
Luxury Package 1,700        
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
235/65R18 595        
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Sunroof 850 850      
Driver Convenience Group     2,395    
Class I trailer hitch     650 650 650
Panoramic sunroof     1,795    
Luxury Package 1,445        
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
235/65R18 506        
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Sunroof 723 723      
Driver Convenience Group     2,132    
Class I trailer hitch     579 579 579
Panoramic sunroof     1,598    
Options (change) 6,050 3,755 4,840 650 650
Options (change) 5,144 3,193 4,309 579 579
Destination 645 645 995 995 995
Total Price $36,895 $36,915 $38,095 $40,200 $44,335
Total Invoice $33,307 $33,416 $36,954 $38,756 $42,601

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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: $45
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,527
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorer300300300
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited300C300C Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6292hp V6292hp V6292hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A8A8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6276, 6900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17215/65-17225/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$36,895$36,915$38,095$40,200$44,335
Adjustments for Features00-1,155-2,645-3,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,895$36,915$36,940$37,555$40,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$615$3,475
Total Invoice$33,307$33,416$36,954$38,756$42,601
Adjustments for Features00-1,120-2,550-3,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,307$33,416$35,834$36,206$38,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$372$3,000

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorer300300300
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited300C300C Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
8-speed automatic  $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  $125
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 
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
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class I trailer hitch  $150$150$150
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250   
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 
App support  $0$0$0
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
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights    $150
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
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
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0   
Alloy wheels  $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,800$4,800$5,955$7,445$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,155$2,645$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,120-2,550-3,767

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year20062016
ModelExplorer300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in120.2 in
Length193.4 in198.6 in
Width73.7 in75.0 in
Height72.8 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,030 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in40.1 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.3 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 Limited

Class I trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Remote start150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested82572%
Total Not Requested32528%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300C

Class I trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300C Platinum

Class I trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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