Chrysler 300C: The Luxury Sedan Is Running Strong:

While the large full-size 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 300C is the most luxurious trim level available on the Chrysler 300, going head-to-head with the most upscale full-size sedans from Chevrolet, Buick, Toyota, and Nissan. The 300C is available only in rear-wheel drive (RWD) form with the 363 horsepower 5.7L HEMI V8 as standard equipment.

Base MSRP: $41,695 (all prices are in USD)
Destination Charge: $1,395
Net selling price (excluding incentives): $43,090

• RWD – standard
  • 5.7-liter HEMI V8 – standard – 16 city/25 highway MPG

The Chrysler 300C rides on standard 20″ polished aluminum wheels with a unique design for the C trim level. There are no optional wheels.

Building on the Limited, standard features on the 300C include:

• Class-Leading Horsepower and Torque with the Standard 363-HP 5.7L HEMI V8 Engine
• Deep Quilited, Perforated and Ventilated Nappa Leather-Trimmed Seating
• Real Natural-Pore Mocha Wood Interior Bezels
• Adaptive High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps
• Heated and Cooled Cup Holders

Standalone options include:

• Electric Vehicle Tracking System by Mopar – $495
• Engine Block Heater – $95
• Cargo Net – $30
• Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof – $1,995
• Power Backlight Sunshade – $295
• Premium Leather Wrapped Interior Accents – $1,995

Available packages for the 300C include the following:

SafetyTec Plus Group – $2,995

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

Sun, Sound, & Nav Package – $3,695

• 19-Harman Kardon® GreenEdge® Speakers
• Delete Power Backlight Sunshade
• Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof
• Harman Kardon® GreenEdge® Amplifier
• Uconnect® 4C NAV with 8.4-Inch Display

Harman/Kardon Audio Group – $1,795

• 19-Harman Kardon® GreenEdge® Speakers
• Delete Power Backlight Sunshade
• Harman Kardon® GreenEdge® Amplifier
• Surround Sound

The 300C 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 three interior color options: Black, Deep Mocha, and Indigo/Linen (requires Premium Leather Wrapped Interior Accents option).

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Because of the bold design and laundry list of features on the 300C, many people consider the 300C a luxury sedan. While this is debatable, there’s no denying that the 300C stands out from competitors by offering a class-exclusive combination of premium features and V8 power for a price that is comparable to V6 sedans from other brands.