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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: $39,620

Chrysler 300 300S   
Difference: $5,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,623

Chrysler 300 300S   
Difference: $4,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelExplorer300300300
TrimLimited300S300CSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $33,345 $36,345 $48,450
Base Invoice $35,268 $31,927 $34,687 $46,775
Package 302A / 303A 4,500      
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,495 1,495 1,495
Uconnect Touch 8.4N   995    
Light Group   795 795  
SafetyTec Group   1,995 1,995 1,995
Package 302A / 303A 3,825      
Polished alloy wheels 506      
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,331 1,331 1,331
Uconnect Touch 8.4N   886    
Light Group   708 708  
SafetyTec Group   1,776 1,776 1,776
Options (change) 6,690 5,280 4,285 3,490
Options (change) 5,687 4,701 3,815 3,107
Destination 825 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $45,370 $39,620 $41,625 $53,935
Total Invoice $41,780 $37,623 $39,497 $51,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler 300 300C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $107
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelExplorer300300300
TrimLimited300S300CSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6300hp V6292hp V6470hp V8
TransmissionT6T8A8T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12552, 11276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-20225/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$45,370$39,620$41,625$53,935
Adjustments for Features-4,4900-2,065-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,880$39,620$39,560$51,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$0$11,585
Total Invoice$41,780$37,623$39,497$51,877
Adjustments for Features-4,1350-1,959-2,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,645$37,623$37,538$49,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$11,655

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelExplorer300300300
TrimLimited300S300CSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
8-speed automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125$125
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Curve control$50   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
HD radio$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound$250   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
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   
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   
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,705$4,215$6,280$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,490$0$2,065$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1350-1,959-2,684

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorer300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in120.2 in
Length197.1 in198.6 in
Width78.9 in75.0 in
Height70.4 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.4,000 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in40.1 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 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300S

Uconnect Touch 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Fog light, rear100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested132588%
Total Not Requested17512%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300C

Light Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Fog light, rear100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested132588%
Total Not Requested17512%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 SRT8

SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

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