Compare 2012 Chrysler 300 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $27,670 | $34,005 | $34,200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $26,712 | $31,289 | $32,070 |
| Destination | $925 | $795 | $875 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | Analog | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/chrome | Leather/simulated Wood |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | 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 | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| 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 | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | N/A | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | Power | N/A |
| 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 | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 8-way Power | 4-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Fixed | 3 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Standard | 528W |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| 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 | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | SecuriLock | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 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) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Front Tires | P215/65TR17.0 BSW AS | P255/45VR19.0 BSW Performance AS | P225/55HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 19" Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.6L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.8L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Comfort | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Strut | Multi-link |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | SACHS Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | SACHS Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | AdvanceTrac | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | AUTOSTICK | SelectShift | SHIFTRONIC |
| Transmission | 5-spd W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.65 | 3.39 | 3.91 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 198.6 " | 202.9 " | 196.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 75.0 " | 76.2 " | 74.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.4 " | 60.7 " | 58.1 " |
| Engine | 3.6L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.8L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 292 @ 6,350 Rpm | 263 @ 6,250 Rpm | 333 @ 6,400 Rpm |
| Torque | 260 @ 4,800 Rpm | 249 @ 4,500 Rpm | 291 @ 5,100 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 27 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.5 Seconds | 6.3 Seconds | 5.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.3 Seconds | 14.7 Seconds | 14.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 93 Mph | 92 Mph | 98 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 58 Mph | 58 Mph | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.78/3.27 " | 3.64/3.41 " | 3.78/3.43 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,961 Lbs. | 4,224 Lbs. | 3,824 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,100 Lbs. | N/A | 4,906 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 120.2 " | 112.9 " | 115.6 " |
| Front Track | 63.4 " | 65.3 " | 63.8 " |
| Rear Track | 63.8 " | 65.5 " | 64.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.4 '' | 19.8 '' | 18.0 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 4.7 " | 5.1 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | N/A | .27 |
| Front Legroom | 41.8 " | 41.9 " | 44.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 40.1 " | 38.1 " | 38.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.6 " | 39.0 " | 40.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.9 " | 37.8 " | 37.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | 56.2 " | 56.3 " | 54.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 56.1 " | 55.8 " | 54.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.5 " | 57.9 " | 58.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.7 " | 56.9 " | 57.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 16.3 Cu.ft. | 20.1 Cu.ft. | 15.9 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 16.3 Cu.ft. | 20.1 Cu.ft. | 15.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 106 Cu.ft. | 102 Cu.ft. | 109 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 19.1 Gal. | 19.0 Gal. | 19.3 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Overall | 5 | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 3 | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Overall Front | 5 | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
