Compare 2008 Chrysler 300 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $32,340 | $25,245 | $25,485 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $29,901 | $23,857 | $23,467 |
| Destination | $700 | $750 | $800 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | Analog | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Urethane | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather |
| Adjustable Pedals | Power | N/A | Power |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way Power | 2-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Amplifier | 276W | Optional | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Entertainment System | With DVD And Digital Media | N/A | With DVD |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Safe & Sound | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | PASSLock | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | THEFTLOCK | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Wing | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/60TR18.0 BSW Touring AS | P235/50WR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P215/60TR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 18" Aluminum | 18" Machined Aluminum | 17" Machined Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | OHV | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | All Wheel | Front-wheel | All Wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | N/A | AdvanceTrac |
| Sequential Shift Control | AUTOSTICK(R) | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.07 | 2.86 | 2.77 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 196.8 " | 200.4 " | 201.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 74.1 " | 72.9 " | 74.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.9 " | 58.7 " | 61.5 " |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 250 @ 6,400 Rpm | 211 @ 5,800 Rpm | 263 @ 6,250 Rpm |
| Torque | 250 @ 3,800 Rpm | 214 @ 4,000 Rpm | 249 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 29 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.9 Seconds | 7.8 Seconds | 5.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.1 Seconds | 16.5 Seconds | 14.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 87 Mph | 85 Mph | 95 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 59 Mph | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.78/3.19 " | 3.90/2.99 " | 3.60/3.50 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,041 Lbs. | 3,555 Lbs. | 3,814 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 120.0 " | 110.5 " | 112.9 " |
| Front Track | 63.0 " | 62.4 " | 64.3 " |
| Rear Track | 63.1 " | 61.5 " | 64.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.4 '' | 19.0 '' | 20.0 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 " | N/A | 5.1 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .36 | .33 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.8 " | 42.3 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 40.2 " | 37.6 " | 41.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.7 " | 39.4 " | 39.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.0 " | 37.8 " | 38.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.9 " | 56.4 " | 53.7 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.9 " | 57.2 " | 53.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.4 " | 58.7 " | 57.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.7 " | 58.6 " | 57.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 17.2 Cu.ft. | 18.6 Cu.ft. | 21.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 17.2 Cu.ft. | 18.6 Cu.ft. | 21.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 107 Cu.ft. | 104 Cu.ft. | 108 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 19.0 Gal. | 17.0 Gal. | 20.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Seat | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | marginal | marginal | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | poor | good | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | acceptable | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | acceptable | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | acceptable | good |
| Overall Side | poor | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | poor | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | acceptable | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | poor | good | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | marginal | marginal | good |
