2019 Chrysler 300S – Chrysler’s Performance Sedan:

While the large sedan segment has been on the steady decline for the past number of years as people jump to crossovers, SUVs, and trucks, the Chrysler 300 is still putting up a fight. The current model is still appealing to some consumers because of the highly incentivized price, available 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine and bold styling. On the market since the 2005 model year, the 300 has retained its bold styling for nearly fifteen years and continues to be a more upscale alternative to its Dodge Charger sibling.

The 300S is the performance trim level for the Chrysler 300. It adds black exterior accents, a sport-tuned suspension, paddle shifters, and is the lowest-priced trim level available with a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine. The 300S package is also offered with a choice of rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).

Base MSRP: $36,395 (all prices are in USD).
Destination Charge: $1,395
Net selling price (excluding incentives): $37,790

• RWD – standard
  • 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 – standard – 19 city/30 highway MPG
  • 5.7-liter HEMI V8 – optional for $3,000 – 16 city/25 highway MPG
• AWD – optional for $2,500 (not available with 5.7-liter HEMI V8)
  • 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 – standard – 18 city/28 highway MPG

The Chrysler 300S rides on standard 20-inch Black Noise aluminum wheels on RWD models, and on AWD models 19-inch Black Noise aluminum wheels are standard. As with all 300 trim levels, AWD models are not available in wheel sizes larger than 19-inches. Available wheels include 20-inch dark bronze wheels, as part of the Brass Monkey Appearance Package. On AWD models, the Brass Monkey Appearance Package adds 19-inch dark bronze wheels.

Standard features on the 300S include:

• 300-HP 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 Engine and Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission with Rotary E-Shift, Paddle Shifters and Sport Mode (RWD/AWD)
• 20-Inch Black Noise Aluminum Wheels
• Available 363-HP 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 Engine
• Performance-Tuned Suspension
• Black Exterior and Interior Accents

Standalone options include:

• Electric Vehicle Tracking System by Mopar – $495
• Engine Block Heater – $95
• Black Painted Roof – $1500
• Cargo Net – $30
• Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof – $1,995

Available packages for the 300S include the following:

300S Premium Group – $3,495

• Driver’s Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror
• Blind-Spot and Cross-Path Detection
• Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof
• Exterior Mirrors with Turn Signals
• Exterior Mirrors with Courtesy Lamps
• ParkSense® Front / Rear Park-Assist System
• Power Multi-Function Mirrors with Manual Fold-Away
• Uconnect® 4C NAV with 8.4-Inch Display

300S Premium Group 2 – $1,995

• Adaptive Bi-Xenon HID Headlamps
• Auto Adjust-in-Reverse Exterior Mirrors
• Driver’s Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror
• Automatic Headlamp Leveling System
• Blind-Spot and Cross-Path Detection
• Door Sill Scuff Pads
• Driver and Passenger Lower LED Lamps
• Exterior Mirrors with Turn Signals
• Exterior Mirrors with Courtesy Lamps
• Front and Rear LED Map Pocket Lights
• Heated Second-Row Seats
• Heated Steering Wheel
• ParkSense® Front / Rear Park-Assist System
• Power Backlight Sunshade
• Power Tilt / Telescope Steering Column
• Power Multi-Functional Mirror with Manual Fold
• Memory for Radio, Driver Seat and Mirrors
• Trunk Mat
• Ventilated Leather Trim Sport Seats

S Model Appearance Package – $1,795 (standard on 5.7-liter HEMI V8 models)

• Black Chrome Surround 300S Grille
• Body-Color Performance Front Fascia Applique
• Body-Color Performance Front Fascia
• Lower Grille Close-out Panels
• Premium LED Fog Lamps
• Rear Body-Color Spoiler

SafetyTec Plus Group – $1,695

• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop
• Advanced Brake Assist
• Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
• Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus
• Lane Departure Warning Plus
• Rain-Sensitive Windshield Wipers
• Driver’s Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror
• Power Multi-Function Mirrors with Manual Fold-Away
• Blind-Spot and Cross-Path Detection
• Exterior Mirrors with Turn Signals
• Exterior Mirrors with Courtesy Lamps
• ParkSense® Front / Rear Park-Assist System

300S Alloy Package – $695

• 20-Inch x 8.0-Inch Dark Bronze Aluminum Wheels
• Alloy Floor Mats
• Black Grille with Dark Bronze Surround
• Dark Bronze Badging
• Liquid Titanium Chrome “Wing” Badge
• Titanium Finish Exhaust Tips

Alpine Audio Group with Subwoofer – $995

• 506 Watt Amplifier
• 9-Premium Alpine® Speakers
• Surround Sound
• Trunk Mounted Subwoofer

The 300S is available in eight exterior colors: Gloss Black, Maximum Steel, Granite Crystal, Ceramic Gray, Silver Mist, Ocean Blue, Velvet Red, and Bright White.

There are four interior color options: Black Leather, Black/Caramel Leather (only available with 300S Alloy Package), Black/Smoke Leather, and Black Alcantara Suede (only available with S Model Appearance Package).

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The Chrysler 300S has a sophisticated, sporty style that has no real competitors, especially when paired with the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine. The closest alternative is the Dodge Charger R/T, but the 300S appeals to a different audience who want a more upscale, but still sinister-looking full-size performance sedan.