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Chrysler 300 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison

Chrysler 300 vs BMW 3-Series Price Comparison:
Chrysler 300 vs BMW 3-Series Price Comparison: - photograph by Daniel T.

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For the Chrysler 300 vs. BMW 3-Series price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the 300 vs. 3-Series Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the 300 and 3-Series will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Chrysler 300 300C's price is $11,285 lower than the BMW 3-Series 335i's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the 300 vs. 3-Series Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Chrysler 300 300C, the BMW 3-Series 335i includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $2200 adjustment for the Chrysler 300 300C's additional features, the Chrysler 300 300C is $11,285 less than the BMW 3-Series 335i.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler 300 300C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 11,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 9,216
Model Year20112008
Model3003-Series
Trim300C335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine363hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers276, 6300, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/45-17
Total Price45,23554,320
Adjustments for Features-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price43,03554,320
Total Invoice42,78549,920
Adjustments for Features-2,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice40,70449,920

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Invoice Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. BMW 3-Series

Price Comparison (MSRP): Chrysler 300 vs. BMW 3-Series

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Chrysler 300 300C
Difference: 9,085
Lowest Total Invoice: Chrysler 300 300C
Difference: 7,135
Model Year20112008
Model3003-Series
Trim300C335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price38,17039,300
Base Invoice36,34236,155
SafetyTec Group2,795 
AWD2,1501,900
Panoramic sunroof1,295 
Premium Package 2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550
Obstacle detection, rear 350
iPod integration 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595
Navigation system 2,100
Proximity key 500
Sunshade, rear, power 575
Adaptive cruise control 2,400
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325
Cold Weather Package 850
SafetyTec Group 0
AWD 1,745
Panoramic sunroof 0
Premium Package 2,410
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500
Obstacle detection, rear 320
iPod integration 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540
Navigation system 1,910
Proximity key 455
Sunshade, rear, power 525
Adaptive cruise control 2,135
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260
Cold Weather Package 775
Total options6,24014,195
Total options5,61812,940
Destination825825
Total Price45,23554,320
Total Invoice42,78549,920

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Features Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112008
Model3003-Series
Trim300C335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders$75 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Compact spare tire$75 
Forward collision alert$200 
Front seat active head restraints$50 
Knee airbag, driver$100 
Obstacle detection, front$200 
Rear cross-traffic detection$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $350
Traffic information $50
Voice control for external devices$50 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Exterior 
Laminated side glass$300 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$700 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,340$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0810

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112008
Model3003-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.2 in108.7 in
Length198.6 in178.2 in
Width75.0 in71.5 in
Height58.4 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,513 lb.3,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
300C

SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control600Yes
Obstacle detection, front200No
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Fog light, rear100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Distance alert200No
Total Requested157564%
Total Not Requested87536%

Option Package Details
335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information system50No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
Power sunshade, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Power sunshade, rear225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Headlight washers50No
Hill ascent control75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power lumbar, 4-way, driver150Yes
Power lumbar, 4-way, passenger150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
OnStar350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested162578%
Total Not Requested45022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding300Yes
Heated300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Chrysler 300

Price of the Chrysler 300: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic RWD
Heavy discount from near-$40K sticker price as one might expect from a year-old "new" car still in dealer inventory. This fact, coupled with numerous factory incentives and low APR financing cinched the deal. In short, I bought $40K car for $30K.
2008 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic RWD
With all the discounts available, the price was great.
2008 4dr Sedan 178-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed automatic RWD
Low overall
2006 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Truly one of the best cars for the price. I purchased it when Mercedes owned Chrysler, so I got Mercedes-quality parts within a gorgeous American-designed body.
Price of the Chrysler 300: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed automatic RWD
A lease was higher than it should have been.
2005 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Car payments could have bought me a bimmer (BMW)

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the BMW 3-Series

Price of the BMW 3-Series: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
M3 is a bargain in its segment.
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW financial does a good job, and price negotiation was no fuss no hassle, based upon local agreements with AAA, Price Club. Was able to convert from purchase to a lease w/o a problem, and saved money doing this.
2007 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Extremely high factory residuals make leasing this car an excellent option if you tend to buy a new car every 4 years or so.
Price of the BMW 3-Series: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4
8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The only down side to a BMW would be with the price tag, but if you demand economy and performance from a dependable and reliabile car, then there is a price.
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW pricing.
2009 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
I believe it needs to sticker 10-12k less. You can get a Vette GS, a Caddy CTS, for 18K less!
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
Base model is a rental car. Adding "options" adds $10k to the base instantly, widening the gap between the Infiniti and the Bimmer to...$11k.
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Car is too expensive in Canada - should be 10% cheaper to match US prices.
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
This car is pretty expensive and the payments are somewhat burdensome, but I understood the cost of entry going into the car buying process. That said, you get what you pay for. This car is still a great value.
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
This is a problem with most car companies, but by the time you add the options you would actually WANT on your car, you've easily added $7k-$12k to advertised MSRP. Often times things you want are bundled with things you don't want or care
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
More expensive yet repair history not as good
2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Althought the price reflects general maintenance costs, over the 4 year program, there are significantly reduced numbers of those maintenances performed, ie., oir change, general inspections, no tire rotations, etc.
2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
about 25% more expensive than the Infinity, plus dealer add-ons are very expensive
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Reasonably equipped in Canada it is a $75,000 car
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
very expensive
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
No leasing option for physical persons in Greece
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
fuel pump issue, materials low quality
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
Expensive to purchase and expensive to mainatain after warranty expires
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Options it up and you are well over $40K for a 230HP sluggish car.
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Roughly 50K for a fully equipt vehicle. Dealers would not discount. However, lease program was attractive but I did not want to lease.
2007 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Cost more than average car
2007 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
high priced - but may be worth it for the vehical
2007 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Too expensive for what you get. Even used the price is not worth the lack of styling, and undesirable & upredicable accelarator & shifting, and sensitive unpredicable braking.
2007 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Too expensive. Too many options installed in cars at dealer inventory.
2007 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
premium brand, paying for performance but US to Canada is a ripoff. same car is 10k less in USA.
2007 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The car is more expensive than it should be for what you get in the purchase. I think you pay well for the BMW emblem.
2007 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Features like AWD are not standard. These features quickly increases the price when added.
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
Kinda high in price.
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It is an expensive car and offering less options, comparing to the competition. Without warrantee, the maintenance cost is mind blowing. Electrical malfunction occurs quite often, so be prepared to save up for your annual repair.
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
The price was high for the features and performance compared to the A4 and the TL.
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
Especially when "packages" are included, can be very expensive, even in 325, 328 versions. Some packages force odd accessories to get useful ones.
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Pretty expensive compared to Japanese cars of similar design.
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
BMWs are definitely spendy for what you get.
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sometimes things get expensive when you build a new car.
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Expensive car.
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The price of a new 3-Series is on the rise, in turn increasing the average payment and making it harder for some to justify the $50-60K cost of a midsize sedan.
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Pricey for us poor public servants.
2005 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
a little oversprice- just due to the brand name factor.
2005 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW quality comes with a BMW price tag. Ouch.
2005 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A little more expensive than competing makes/models, but worth it.
2004 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
The grouping of options into "packages" usually includes one item that you want and cannot get any other way with several other expensive things that you do not want, but cannot delete from your order (i.e. auto dimming mirrors with lumbar support).
2004 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
maintenance is $$$ relative to other brands
2004 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
expensive, but holds its value well.
2004 2dr Coupe 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed automated manual RWD
It is expensive.
2004 4dr Wagon 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
If you buy a CPO, the price is much higher than private party.
2004 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
They cost more. I prefer a used BMW to any new Asian car.
2003 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed manual AWD
Ridiculous for what you get. Extra cost metallic paint and folding rear seat! Vinyl seats in a $30k+ car?!
2003 4dr Wagon 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed manual AWD
They are expensive to purchase, and to maintain.
2002 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Price is a bit high once you add the "options" that should be included like sunroof, leather, HID lights and such
2002 2dr Coupe 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
As this car is subject for taxation at many levels you will always pay more. The cost of parts is not as high as you would think.
2002 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed manual RWD
Expensive
2002 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
pay too much for the "NAME"

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