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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: $4,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,881

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelExplorerExplorer300300
TrimEddie BauerLimited300CSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $37,135 $44,160
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $34,468 $40,861
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     1,150  
uconnect gps     590  
Sunroof     950  
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 1,097      
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     1,024  
uconnect gps     525  
Sunroof     846  
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) 8,530 4,610 4,150 3,685
Options (change) 7,251 3,918 3,694 3,280
Destination 785 785 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $38,560 $37,790 $42,035 $50,295
Total Invoice $35,309 $34,881 $38,912 $46,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,811
Model Year2008200820092009
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)190, 7190, 7276, 6522, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18225/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$38,560$37,790$42,035$50,295
Adjustments for Features-595-8450-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,965$36,945$42,035$48,945
Cost Above Minimum$1,020$0$0$6,910
Total Invoice$35,309$34,881$38,912$46,591
Adjustments for Features-545-7800-1,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,764$34,101$38,912$45,340
Cost Above Minimum$663$0$0$6,428

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year2008200820092009
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  
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
Tires, self-sealing  $50 
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
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
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$400
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
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
Tortoise shell/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,315$5,470$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$845$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-545-7800-1,251

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year20082009
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
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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