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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: $40,075

Chrysler 300 300C   
Difference: $5,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,082

Chrysler 300 300C   
Difference: $4,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelExplorer300300
TrimLimited300CSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $34,055 $39,920
Base Invoice $35,268 $31,490 $37,203
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Package 301A 2,250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Protection Group II   840  
Bluetooth cell phone link   275  
Sunroof   950 950
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,150 1,150
Sound Group II   635  
Navigation system   1,495  
SRT Option Group I     440
SRT Option Group II     1,965
Polished alloy wheels 506    
Package 301A 1,913    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696    
Protection Group II   773  
Bluetooth cell phone link   253  
Sunroof   874 874
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,058 1,058
Sound Group II   584  
Navigation system   1,375  
SRT Option Group I     405
SRT Option Group II     1,808
Options (change) 6,435 5,345 4,505
Options (change) 5,471 4,917 4,145
Destination 825 675 675
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $45,115 $40,075 $47,200
Total Invoice $41,564 $37,082 $44,123

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $852
Model Year201220062006
ModelExplorer300300
TrimLimited300CSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6340hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12368, 8276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$45,115$40,075$47,200
Adjustments for Features-5,7900-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,325$40,075$46,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,425
Total Invoice$41,564$37,082$44,123
Adjustments for Features-5,3340-654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,230$37,082$43,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,387

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year201220062006
ModelExplorer300300
TrimLimited300CSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Ashtray and lighter (optional)  $0
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, self-sealing $50 
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Tortoise shell/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,880$5,090$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,790$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3340-654

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorer300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in120.0 in
Length197.1 in196.8 in
Width78.9 in74.1 in
Height70.4 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,713 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested122564%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300C

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Protection Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested60092%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
SRT Option Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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