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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: $45,570

Chrysler 300 300C   
Difference: $1,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,052

Chrysler 300 300C   
Difference: $2,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer300300
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum300CSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $36,215 $42,405
Base Invoice $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $33,389 $39,395
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 30  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995    
Package 401A   4,300      
Protection Group II with Xenons       1,275  
SRT Design Group       2,905  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav       1,550  
Sunroof       950 950
Entertainment system, console-mounted       1,460 1,150
Sound Group II       485  
SRT Option Group I         640
SRT Option Group II         1,200
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 28  
Adaptive cruise control 1,094 1,094      
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895    
Package 401A   4,085      
Protection Group II with Xenons       1,173  
SRT Design Group       2,673  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav       1,426  
Sunroof       874 874
Entertainment system, console-mounted       1,343 1,058
Sound Group II       446  
SRT Option Group I         589
SRT Option Group II         1,104
Options (change) 4,830 9,130 2,085 8,655 3,940
Options (change) 4,590 8,675 1,981 7,963 3,625
Destination 945 945 945 700 700
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $47,075 $53,575 $56,000 $45,570 $49,145
Total Invoice $44,977 $51,163 $53,513 $42,052 $45,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,257
Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer300300
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum300CSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6350hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12368, 8276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$47,075$53,575$56,000$45,570$49,145
Adjustments for Features-6,100-9,115-12,365-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,975$44,460$43,635$44,870$49,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,485$2,660$0$4,275
Total Invoice$44,977$51,163$53,513$42,052$45,820
Adjustments for Features-5,828-8,705-11,816-6460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,149$42,458$41,697$41,406$45,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,309$2,548$0$4,414

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer300300
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum300CSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction  $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$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$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$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$175
Rear air vents   $100$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$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, console-mounted   $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Satellite TV   $400 
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice recorder   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Headlight washers   $50$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$25
Performance meter    $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0$0
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,755$14,770$18,020$6,355$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,100$9,115$12,365$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,828-8,705-11,816-6460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year20162008
ModelExplorer300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in120.0 in
Length198.3 in196.9 in
Width78.9 in74.1 in
Height70.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,722 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 in38.0 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 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft317.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested147548%
Total Not Requested160052%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300C

Entertainment system, console-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Satellite TV400No
Total Requested100070%
Total Not Requested42530%
Protection Group II with Xenons
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested155097%
Total Not Requested503%
SRT Design Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
5.7L V8
OHV-2v
350 hp@5000
390 lb-ft@4000
1000No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested160045%
Total Not Requested195055%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested27543%
Total Not Requested36557%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 SRT8

Entertainment system, console-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%
SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
SRT Option Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

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