2017 Chrysler 300 vs 2017 Ford Taurus

2017 Chrysler 300

2017 Ford Taurus

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300C AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
300 300C AWD	18	27	$39,590	$41,135
300 300C Platinum AWD	18	27	$43,436	$45,270
300 300C Platinum RWD	19	30	$41,111	$42,770
300 300C RWD	19	30	$37,265	$38,635
300 300S AWD	18	27	$36,838	$38,175
300 300S Alloy Edition AWD	18	27	$36,838	$38,175
300 300S Alloy Edition RWD	19	30	$34,513	$35,675
300 300S RWD	19	30	$34,513	$35,675
300 Limited AWD	18	27	$34,084	$34,840
300 Limited RWD	19	30	$31,734	$32,340

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Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Taurus Limited AWD	17	24	$36,576	$38,705
Taurus Limited FWD	18	27	$34,829	$36,855
Taurus SE FWD	18	27	$25,840	$27,345
Taurus SEL AWD	17	24	$29,886	$31,625
Taurus SEL FWD	18	27	$28,137	$29,775
Taurus SHO AWD	16	24	$40,182	$42,520

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,590

$36,576

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,135

$38,705

Monthly Payment Estimate

$686 / month

$645 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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5.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With its big footprint, big shoulders, and big V-8 power, the 2017 Chrysler 300 is an aging but charming sedan.

The 2017 Ford Taurus is the full-sizer that Ford once called its flagship. Times change—and so do tastes—and the Taurus struggles to keep up with others in its class.

TCC Likes

Bold, American style
Gutsy V-8
Smooth, fuel-efficient V-6

Quiet ride
Comfortable interior in front
Generous trunk

TCC Dislikes

No SRT performance models available
All-black cabins on most models can be somber
Dash plastics attract dust

Cramped rear seat
Finicky base infotainment system
Poor rear visibility

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

56.9

Passenger Capacity

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)

36.9

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

55.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

106.3

102.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

57.9

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

198.6

202.9

Height, Overall (in)

59.2

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

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

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)

13.6

13.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

39.5

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TPR

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P255/45VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

TPR

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P255/45VR19

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

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4235

4140

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

650

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4800

254 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

ERB-1

998-1

Displacement

3.6 L/220

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

292 @ 6350

288 @ 6500

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.48

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.07

3.39

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.84

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.87

Trans Order Code

DFL

44J

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

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

8.4

9.3

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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