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Chrysler 300 vs. Audi A6

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chrysler 300 and Audi A6 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 Audi A6.

In comparing the Chrysler 300's and the Audi A6's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler 300 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Audi A6 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Chrysler 300's and the Audi A6's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler 300 is a better car than the Audi A6.

Pricing: A used 2023 Chrysler 300 ranges from $28,528 to $57,999 while a used 2024 Audi A6 is priced between $48,368 to $72,144. For a new model, the Chrysler 300's price is between $32,130 and $56,452, with the Audi A6 priced between $62,042 and $68,761.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chrysler 300 loses 49.3 percent of its value and the Audi A6 loses 57.2 percent of its value. This means the Chrysler 300 retains 7.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A6.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chrysler 300 is 7.9 out of 10 while the Audi A6's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Chrysler 300 being ranked 6 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Audi A6 being ranked 6 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chrysler 300 is 8.2 out of 10. For the Audi A6 the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Audi A6 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chrysler 300.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chrysler 300’s base engine makes 292 horsepower, and the Audi A6 base engine makes 261 horsepower. The 300 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. The A6 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 637 miles. This gives the Audi A6 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chrysler 300. The 300 uses regular unleaded, and the A6 uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Chrysler 300, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Audi A6, a midsize car, has the advantage in the area of rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Audi A6 has higher safety ratings than the Chrysler 300, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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Chrysler 300
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$32,130 - $56,452

Starting MSRP:

$33,545

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)

$35,372

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)

$33,545 - $38,340

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$62,042 - $68,761

Starting MSRP:

$58,100

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

$73,001

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

$38,395 - $138,800

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$40,722

Price Range:

$28,528 - $57,999

Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)

$40,116

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)

$35,654 - $43,971

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

688

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

32,587

# Good or Great Deals:

166

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$60,397

Price Range:

$48,368 - $72,144

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

$78,175

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

$44,925 - $144,288

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

205

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

14,639

# Good or Great Deals:

60

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$16,795

Depreciation %:

50.1%

Resale Value $:

$16,750

Residual Value %:

49.9%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large Cars)

43.9%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Large Cars)

39.9% - 50.1%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$33,762

Depreciation %:

58.1%

Resale Value $:

$24,338

Residual Value %:

41.9%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

52.5%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

38.3% - 63.1%

Chrysler 300 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

8.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.4 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Audi A6 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.4 / 10

Reliability:

8.3 / 10

Retained Value:

6.9 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chrysler 300

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.2

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)

9.2

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)

8.8 - 9.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

7.1%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A6

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.6

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

10.9

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

8.5 - 14.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

4%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.9

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)

1.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)

1.3 - 2.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)

0.8 - 16.7

Chrysler 300 Rankings

Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 8

Best Large Cars for the Money

2 / 3

Most Affordable Large Cars

2 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $30k

2 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $35k

2 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $40k

2 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars Under $60k

2 / 3

Best Gas Mileage Large Cars

3 / 8

Best Large Cars for Towing

3 / 8

Large Cars with the Most Legroom

3 / 8

Best Large Cars Under $35k

3 / 3

Most Reliable Large Cars

4 / 8

Large Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 8

Best Large Cars

6 / 8

Safest Large Cars

6 / 8

Best Large Cars for Tall People

6 / 8

Most Comfortable Large Cars

7 / 8

Audi A6 Rankings

Best Luxury Midsize Cars Under $60k

1 / 8

Best Family Luxury Midsize Cars

2 / 29

Best Luxury Midsize Cars for the Money

3 / 9

Best Luxury Midsize Cars

6 / 29

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars

6 / 29

Luxury Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 29

Most Affordable Luxury Midsize Cars

8 / 20

Best Luxury Midsize Cars for Tall People

16 / 29

Most Comfortable Luxury Midsize Cars

17 / 29

Luxury Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

21 / 29

Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

26 / 29

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Chrysler 300 Trim Levels

Touring L, C, S V6, S V8, Touring

Audi A6 Trim Levels

quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium 55 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI, quattro Prestige 55 TFSI

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

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:

4 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):

5 out of 5 Stars

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:

5 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):

0.073 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

261 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.064 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 / 30 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

352 / 555 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


23 / 33 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

444 / 637 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

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

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Standard

Massage Seats:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

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:

122.6 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.5 inches

Cargo Space:

13.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

99.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4013 lbs

Width:

75 inches

Height:

58.5 inches

Length:

198.6 inches

Wheelbase:

120 inches

Ground Clearance:

4.7 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4101 lbs

Width:

83.1 inches

Height:

57.4 inches

Length:

194.4 inches

Wheelbase:

115.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

4.2 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:

19.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

245/45R19

Exterior Colors

Black

Gloss Black

Blue

Frostbite

Gray

Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat

Red

Velvet Red Pearl Coat

Silver

Silver Mist Clear Coat

White

Bright White Clear Coat

Brown

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic

Blue

Firmament Blue Metallic

Gray

Chronos Gray Metallic / Manhattan Gray Metallic

Red

Not available

Silver

Florett Silver Metallic

White

Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic

Brown

Madeira Brown Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Black/Linen

Beige

Not available

Brown

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching

Gray

Not available

Beige

Pearl Beige w/ Agate Gray Stitching

Brown

Okapi Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching

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