2021 Chrysler 300 vs 2022 Toyota Avalon

2021 Chrysler 300

2022 Toyota Avalon

#6 in Mid-Size Cars

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300S RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
300 300S RWD	19	30	$37,841	$39,165
300 Touring AWD	18	27	$34,243	$34,965
300 Touring L AWD	18	27	$34,243	$34,965
300 Touring L RWD	19	30	$31,629	$32,215
300 Touring RWD	19	30	$31,629	$32,215

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Hybrid Limited FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Avalon Hybrid Limited FWD	43	43	$39,736	$44,150
Avalon Hybrid XLE FWD	43	44	$34,066	$37,850
Avalon Hybrid XSE Nightshade FWD	43	43	$37,081	$41,200
Avalon Limited FWD	22	31	$38,813	$43,125
Avalon Touring FWD	22	31	$39,173	$43,525
Avalon XLE FWD	22	32	$33,142	$36,825

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Invoice Price

$37,841

$39,736

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,165

$44,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

$653 / month

$736 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.5

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Whether the 2021 Chrysler 300 is old school or just old, it’s still pretty good.

The 2022 Toyota Avalon ends its run at the top of the large-sedan segment.

TCC Likes

Still handsome
Available V-8 power
Comfortable front seats

Stylish shape
A highway cruiser of the first order
Big back seat

TCC Dislikes

Lackluster safety scores
Active safety tech = extra $$
Poorly shaped rear seats

Last year of production
Mediocre gas mileage (non-hybrids)
Limited Hybrid’s Lexus-like price

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

43 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

43 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

54.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

106.3

102.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

58.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

57.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

42.1

Front Hip Room (in)

56.2

55.8

Second Leg Room (in)

40.1

40.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.6

37.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.4

62.3

Length, Overall (in)

198.6

195.9

Height, Overall (in)

58.7

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

63.6

Wheelbase (in)

120.2

113

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.3

16.1

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/45VR20

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TVJ

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45VR20

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TVJ

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4013

3695

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

18 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

264 @ 4800

163 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

ERB

Displacement

3.6 L/220

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 6350

215 @ 5700

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

DFW

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.62

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chrysler 300

Toyota Avalon

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Strut

Emissions

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

7.6

4.1

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

2021 Chrysler 300

2021 Chrysler 300 selection still adequate
Lease: Bonus cash available
Rebates: $1,000 off for all buyers
Finance: From 0% APR

2022 Toyota Avalon

2022 Avalon is available now
Lease: From $630/mo. (est.)
Rebate: No cash rebates
Finance: Up to $1,000 finance cash

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