2013 Chrysler 300 vs. Its Competition
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The Chrysler 300, 300S, and 300C sedans occupy a unique space for near-luxury sedans, as their rear-wheel-drive layout, muscular styling, muscle-car powertrains, and luxury-level technology features aren't directly rivaled.
The Hyundai Genesis might be one of the closest rivals, but it's tuned more softly than the Chrysler and its styling is more generic.
The primarily front-drive Ford Taurus is a bulky cruiser with optional AWD and a turbo SHO edition, but rear-seat room is compromised by the thick styling and the interior is less glamorous than the Chrysler's--even considering its refresh for 2013.
Comfort-oriented shoppers will want to take a look at the Buick LaCrosse is a big, sleek four-door with a new eAssist mild-hybrid edition that gets up to 37 mpg on the highway.
The Nissan Maxima also looks sporty and upscale, but it's an entirely different kind of car, with a less engaging driving experience and technology and safety features that aren't completely up to the leading edge.
Chrysler's own Dodge Charger is another alternative.
Compared to the 300, it has much more muscular styling and lower price points yet many of the same features.
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The image-building 2013 Chrysler 300 is handsome and classy, as well as a proper luxury car or a scorching muscle sedan. | The 2013 Buick LaCrosse hits the mark for comfort, sophistication, and refinement in a large sedan—and its 36-mpg rating is icing on the cake. | The 2013 Dodge Charger hits all the right blue-collar chords, yet its interior may impress the upper crust. | The 2013 Ford Taurus gets improved performance and is more of a technology and luxury flagship than ever--although its 'smaller inside' packaging continues to limit its appeal. | The 2013 Nissan Maxima offers a lot more flair than the typical larger sedan, along with premium feel inside; but driving enthusiasts should be aware that it isn't quite a serious sport sedan. | The Genesis' impressive details and execution make it a pragmatic luxury-car choice, especially in the quick, plush V-6 version. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $30,145 | $31,660 | $25,995 | $26,700 | $31,000 | $34,200 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 14 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas V6 | Gas/Electric I4 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Car | Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Large car |
| Style Name | |||||
| 4-Door Sedan RWD | 4-Door Sedan Base FWD | 4-Door Sedan SE RWD | 4-Door Sedan SE FWD | 4-Door Sedan 3.5 S | 4-Door Sedan V6 3.8L |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | 4 Door Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic | Automatic w/manual shift | Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Continuously Variable Ratio | Automatic w/manual shift |
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