2014 Chrysler 300 vs 2014 Ford Taurus

2014 Chrysler 300

2014 Ford Taurus

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4-Door Sedan 300 SRT8 Core RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
300 4-Door Sedan 300 SRT8 Core RWD	14	23	$43,588	$44,900
300 4-Door Sedan 300C AWD	18	27	$37,969	$39,895
300 4-Door Sedan 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition AWD	18	27	$42,109	$44,395
300 4-Door Sedan 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition RWD	19	30	$39,809	$41,895
300 4-Door Sedan 300C John Varvatos Luxury Edition AWD	18	27	$42,109	$44,395
300 4-Door Sedan 300C John Varvatos Luxury Edition RWD	19	30	$39,809	$41,895
300 4-Door Sedan 300C RWD	19	30	$35,699	$37,395
300 4-Door Sedan 300S AWD	18	27	$35,209	$36,895
300 4-Door Sedan 300S RWD	19	30	$32,909	$34,395
300 4-Door Sedan AWD	18	27	$32,449	$33,895
300 4-Door Sedan RWD	19	30	$30,149	$31,395
300 4-Door Sedan SRT8 RWD	14	23	$47,268	$48,900
300 4-Door Sedan Uptown Edition AWD	18	27	$32,449	$33,895
300 4-Door Sedan Uptown Edition RWD	19	30	$30,149	$31,395

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4-Door Sedan Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Taurus 4-Door Sedan Limited AWD	18	26	$33,330	$36,130
Taurus 4-Door Sedan Limited FWD	19	29	$31,624	$34,280
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SE FWD	19	29	$24,705	$26,780
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SEL AWD	18	26	$28,533	$30,930
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SEL FWD	19	29	$26,827	$29,080
Taurus 4-Door Sedan SHO AWD	17	25	$36,882	$39,980

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$43,588

$33,330

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,900

$36,130

Monthly Payment Estimate

$748 / month

$602 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Chrysler 300 is loaded with comfort and technology features, and it comes as either a near-luxury sedan, or an monstrously powerful muscle car.

The 2014 Ford Taurus continues in its role of luxury and technology flagship for the Ford brand, but it remains compromised by its lack of rear-seat headroom and legroom

TCC Likes

Matured styling that's still a standout
Responsive eight-speed automatic
Smooth, fuel-efficient V-6

Comfortable, controlled ride
Luxurious interior
Top safety ratings

TCC Dislikes

Five-speed auto on HEMI models
Ersatz Bentley Continental look is gone
Dash plastics attract dust

Back seat lacks headroom
Large and heavy on the road
20-inch wheels add harshness

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

37.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

56.2

56.3

Second Leg Room (in)

40.1

38.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

106.3

102.2

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

55.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

57.9

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

198.6

202.9

Height, Overall (in)

58.4

60.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

65.5

Wheelbase (in)

120.2

112.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.2

Track Width, Front (in)

63.4

65.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.3

20.1

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

13.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

13.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

39.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TR9

TC1

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45YR20

P255/45VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

TR9

TC1

Front Tire Size

P245/45YR20

P255/45VR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3961

4249

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

220

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

650

Engine

Displacement

6.4 L/392

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

470 @ 6000

288 @ 6500

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-8

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

470 @ 4300

254 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

ESG

998-1

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.06

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.87

Trans Order Code

DGJ

44J

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.16

2.88

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.59

4.48

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Chrysler 300

Ford Taurus

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.6

8.7 (Est)

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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