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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: $55,035

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $550

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,602

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelExplorer300
TrimPlatinumSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $47,670
Base Invoice $51,512 $46,062
Cargo mat 100  
SafetyTec Group   1,995
Leather Premium Interior Group   2,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,495
Cargo mat 95  
SafetyTec Group   1,776
Leather Premium Interior Group   2,225
Panoramic sunroof   1,331
Options (change) 100 5,990
Options (change) 95 5,332
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $55,035 $55,585
Total Invoice $52,602 $53,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,642
Model Year20182012
ModelExplorer300
TrimPlatinumSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6470hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-20
Total Price$55,035$55,585
Adjustments for Features-7,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,790$55,585
Total Invoice$52,602$53,319
Adjustments for Features-6,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,677$53,319

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year20182012
ModelExplorer300
TrimPlatinumSRT8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $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
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$12,210$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year20182012
ModelExplorer300
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in120.2 in
Length198.3 in198.6 in
Width78.9 in75.0 in
Height70.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,000 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 SRT8

SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Fog light, rear100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested97589%
Total Not Requested12511%
Leather Premium Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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