Chrysler 300 vs. Dodge Magnum
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum 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 Dodge Magnum.
When comparing the Chrysler 300's and the Dodge Magnum's specifications and ratings, The Dodge Magnum has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chrysler 300's and the Dodge Magnum's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Magnum is a better car than the Chrysler 300.
Pricing: A used 2008 Chrysler 300 ranges from $3,653 to $11,994 while a used 2008 Dodge Magnum is priced between $3,005 to $12,470.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Chrysler 300 and the Dodge Magnum makes 178 horsepower. Both the 300 and the Magnum are rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Magnum has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and cargo space. The Chrysler 300, a large car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear shoulder room. The Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum are comparable in regards to front head room, front leg room and rear 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:
$24,595
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
$24,275
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
$21,255 - $28,130
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,420
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,305
Price Range:
$3,653 - $11,994
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
$7,366
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
$5,468 - $9,033
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
31
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
131,247
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,053
Price Range:
$3,005 - $12,470
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
148,113
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Chrysler 300 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Dodge Magnum 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):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Magnum
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
0.9 - 5.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.7
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Chrysler 300 Rankings
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7 out of / 8Dodge Magnum Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chrysler 300 Trim Levels
C, C HEMI, Limited, LX, SRT-8, Touring
Dodge Magnum Trim Levels
Base, RT, SRT-8, SXT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
178 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
190 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
178 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
190 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 468 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 468 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
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
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
15.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
106.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
71.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
133.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3725 lbs
Width:
74.1 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
196.8 inches
Wheelbase:
120 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3842 lbs
Width:
74.1 inches
Height:
58.3 inches
Length:
197.7 inches
Wheelbase:
120 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl
Blue
Clearwater Blue Pearl / Steel Blue Metallic
Brown
Light Sandstone Metallic
Gray
Dark Titanium Metallic
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
White
Cool Vanilla / Stone White Clearcoat
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dark Titanium Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat / Torred
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Stone White Clear Coat / Stone White Clear Coat
Beige
Light Sandstone Metallic Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Brown
Medium Khaki
Gray
Dark Slate Gray
Interior Colors
Brown
Dark Khaki/Light Graystone
Gray
Dark Slate Gray/Light Slate Gray