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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: $41,465

Chrysler 300 300C   
Difference: $5,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,361

Chrysler 300 300C   
Difference: $6,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer300
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum300C
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $34,055
Base Invoice $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $31,490
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 30
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Navigation system   795   1,495
Protection Group II       840
Heritage Edition       1,995
Bluetooth cell phone link       275
Sunroof       950
Entertainment system, console-mounted       1,150
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 28
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Polished alloy wheels 565      
Navigation system   755   1,375
Protection Group II       773
Heritage Edition       1,835
Bluetooth cell phone link       253
Sunroof       874
Entertainment system, console-mounted       1,058
Options (change) 4,275 4,475 2,085 6,735
Options (change) 4,061 4,251 1,981 6,196
Destination 945 945 945 675
Total Price $46,520 $48,920 $56,000 $41,465
Total Invoice $44,448 $46,739 $53,513 $38,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $186
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer300
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum300C
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12368, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/60-18
Total Price$46,520$48,920$56,000$41,465
Adjustments for Features-6,565-7,480-13,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,955$41,440$42,670$41,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$2,715$0
Total Invoice$44,448$46,739$53,513$38,361
Adjustments for Features-6,273-7,147-12,7380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,175$39,592$40,775$38,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,417$2,600$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year2016201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer300
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum300C
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 $100 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350 $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Tires, self-sealing   $50
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Tortoise shell/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,980$13,895$19,745$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,565$7,480$13,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,273-7,147-12,7380

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year20162006
ModelExplorer300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in120.0 in
Length198.3 in196.8 in
Width78.9 in74.1 in
Height70.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,713 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.6 ft3

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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%
Heritage Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Headlight washers50No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%

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