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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: $44,000

Chrysler 300 300C   
Difference: $1,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,089

Chrysler 300 300C   
Difference: $175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelExplorer300300
TrimLimited300C300C Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $38,070 $42,395
Base Invoice $35,268 $36,700 $40,723
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
SafetyTec 1 Group   1,695 1,695
Light Group   895 895
Class I trailer hitch   650 650
SafetyTec 2 Group   1,695 1,695
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Polished alloy wheels 506    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
SafetyTec 1 Group   1,509 1,509
Light Group   797 797
Class I trailer hitch   579 579
SafetyTec 2 Group   1,509 1,509
Options (change) 7,260 4,935 4,935
Options (change) 6,171 4,394 4,394
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $45,940 $44,000 $48,325
Total Invoice $42,264 $42,089 $46,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chrysler 300 300C
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,504
Model Year201220152015
ModelExplorer300300
TrimLimited300C300C Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6292hp V6292hp V6
TransmissionT6A8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$45,940$44,000$48,325
Adjustments for Features-1,8250-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,115$44,000$46,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,475
Total Invoice$42,264$42,089$46,112
Adjustments for Features-1,6790-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,585$42,089$44,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,258

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year201220152015
ModelExplorer300300
TrimLimited300C300C Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed automatic $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Curve control$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class I trailer hitch $150$150
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,355$6,530$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6790-1,765

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year20122015
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.4,030 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

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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
Navigation system600Yes
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
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%

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%
SafetyTec 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested57570%
Total Not Requested25030%
Light Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
SafetyTec 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested150083%

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%
SafetyTec 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested57570%
Total Not Requested25030%
Light Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
SafetyTec 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested150083%

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