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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: $37,790

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,881

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorer300300
TrimEddie BauerLimited300CSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $36,215 $42,405
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $33,389 $39,395
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
255/50R20 1,325      
Remote start 385 385    
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Third-row seat 875 375    
Protection Group II with Xenons     1,275  
SRT Design Group     2,905  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     1,550  
Sunroof     950 950
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,460 1,150
Sound Group II     485  
SRT Option Group I       640
SRT Option Group II       1,200
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
255/50R20 1,127      
Remote start 326 326    
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Third-row seat 744 319    
Protection Group II with Xenons     1,173  
SRT Design Group     2,673  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     1,426  
Sunroof     874 874
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,343 1,058
Sound Group II     446  
SRT Option Group I       589
SRT Option Group II       1,104
Options (change) 8,530 4,610 8,625 3,940
Options (change) 7,251 3,918 7,935 3,625
Destination 785 785 700 700
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $38,560 $37,790 $45,540 $49,145
Total Invoice $35,309 $34,881 $42,024 $45,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,677
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorer300300
TrimEddie BauerLimited300CSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6350hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7368, 8276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$38,560$37,790$45,540$49,145
Adjustments for Features0-250-755-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,560$37,540$44,785$49,090
Cost Above Minimum$1,020$0$0$4,305
Total Invoice$35,309$34,881$42,024$45,820
Adjustments for Features0-231-697-51
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,309$34,650$41,327$45,769
Cost Above Minimum$659$0$0$4,442

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year2008200820082008
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$600
Ashtray and lighter (optional)   $0
Cruise control$150$150  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
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 radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Satellite TV  $400 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$5,915$6,165$6,670$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$755$55
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-697-51

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year20082008
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

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 with Xenons
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
SRT Design Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Rear spoiler200No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
5.7L V8
OHV-2v
350 hp@5000
390 lb-ft@4000
1000No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested70021%
Total Not Requested260079%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested254%
Total Not Requested61596%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 SRT8

Entertainment system, console-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1025100%
SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
SRT Option Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82581%
Total Not Requested19019%

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