Is the 2023 Chrysler 300 a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Length 198.6 in. Class median 192.9 in.
- Commuter: $121 a month. Class median $107.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 4.7 in. Class middle half 5.1 to 5.5 in.
- Off-road: 4.7 in clearance. Top 101% of 166.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $121 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 4.7 in, top 101% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 27% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the 300 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 40.1 in | Median 36.5 in | 84 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.9 in | Median 37.3 in | 84 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 16.3 cu ft | Median 14.2 cu ft | 73 | Yes |
Is the 300 a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $36,145 | Median $43,010 | 87 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 292 hp | 151 hp to 351 hp | 88 | Yes |
| Length | 198.6 in | Median 192.9 in | 83 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 83 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.9 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 87 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the 300 a good commuter car?
No. $121 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $121
- Median of 87 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 30 mpg, top 61% of 78
Is the 300 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 4.7 in clearance, 58.5 in tall | 5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.2 to 57.9 in tall | 57 | No |
| Front headroom | 38.6 in | Median 38.7 in | 81 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 83 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the 300 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 4.7 in clearance. Top 101% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Touring AWD, 4.7 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the 300 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 27% below cars like it.
- Price, Touring RWD
- $36,145
- Predicted price
- $49,269
- Gap
- -$13,124 (-27%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the 300 a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 Touring RWD | $36,145 | 13.9 cents | 16.3 cu ft | 292 hp |
| Toyota GR Corolla Core AWD | $35,900 | 13.3 cents | 17.8 cu ft | 300 hp |
Compared with 424 trims of other makes, sedans, 2023.
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