Chrysler 300 vs. Acura TL
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chrysler 300 and Acura TL contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chrysler 300 and the Acura TL.
When we compare the Chrysler 300's and the Acura TL's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler 300 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Chrysler 300 and Acura TL have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chrysler 300's and the Acura TL's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler 300 is a better car than the Acura TL.
Pricing: A used 2014 Chrysler 300 ranges from $7,900 to $18,993 while a used 2014 Acura TL is priced between $8,997 to $18,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chrysler 300’s base engine makes 292 horsepower, and the Acura TL base engine makes 280 horsepower. Both the 300 and the TL are rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 592 and 537 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chrysler 300 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Acura TL has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Chrysler 300 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
$29,430
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
$25,830 - $35,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$36,030
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$56,253
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$29,690 - $115,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,084
Price Range:
$7,900 - $18,993
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
$12,283
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
$9,900 - $16,031
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
154
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
118,388
# Good or Great Deals:
48
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,123
Price Range:
$8,997 - $18,995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$19,273
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$11,726 - $32,895
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
44
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
116,399
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Chrysler 300 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Acura TL Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chrysler 300
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)
0.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)
0.2 - 5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
7.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura TL
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.5 - 4.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
41.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
5.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
0.9 - 9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 15
Chrysler 300 Rankings
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7 out of / 8Acura TL Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chrysler 300 Trim Levels
Base, C, C John Varvatos Limited Edition, C John Varvatos Luxury, S, SRT8, SRT8 Core
Acura TL Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Tech, w/Advance, w/SE, w/Tech
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
292 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
254 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 31 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
363 / 592 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 537 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
106.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Cargo Space:
13.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4029 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
198.6 inches
Wheelbase:
120.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3726 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
194 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Gloss Black / Phantom Black Tri-Coat Pearl
Blue
Jazz Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Pewter Grey Pearl Coat
Red
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat / Ivory Tri-Coat Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Still Night Pearl
Gray
Graphite Luster Metallic
Red
Basque Red Pearl II
Silver
Silver Moon Metallic
White
Bellanova White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Light Frost Beige / Black/Pearl
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Beige
Parchment
Gray
Graystone
