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Chrysler 300 vs Toyota Avalon

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2023 Chrysler 300

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2022 Toyota Avalon

Overview

SpecChrysler 300TouringToyota AvalonXLE
Selected trimTouringXLE
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20232022

Pricing & market

SpecChrysler 300TouringToyota AvalonXLE
MSRP$34,295 (best)$36,825
Lowest listing price$16,678$15,117 (best)
Median listing price$23,155 (best)$25,943
Highest listing price$34,423 (best)$36,969
For sale now1010

Fuel economy & range

SpecChrysler 300TouringToyota AvalonXLE
Combined MPG23 MPG26 MPG (best)
City MPG19 MPG22 MPG (best)
Highway MPG30 MPG32 MPG (best)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (best)14.5 gal

Performance

SpecChrysler 300TouringToyota AvalonXLE
Horsepower292 hp301 hp (best)
Torque260 lb-ft267 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3.6 L (best)3.5 L
CylindersV6V6

Size & capability

SpecChrysler 300TouringToyota AvalonXLE
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume16.3 cu ft (best)16.1 cu ft
Towing capacity1,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,013 lbs3,570 lbs (best)
Ground clearance5.3 in (best)
Wheelbase120 in (best)113 in
Length198.6 in (best)195.9 in
Width75 in (best)72.8 in
Height56.5 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecChrysler 300TouringToyota AvalonXLE
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)4 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimChrysler 300Toyota Avalon
1

Touring

$34,295 MSRP(Currently comparing)

XLE

$36,825 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Touring

$37,045 MSRP

XLE

$37,850 MSRP

3

Touring L

$37,495 MSRP

XSE Nightshade

$41,200 MSRP

4

Touring L

$39,745 MSRP

Limited

$43,125 MSRP

5

S

$42,805 MSRP

Touring

$43,525 MSRP

6

S

$46,350 MSRP

Limited

$44,150 MSRP

7

C

$55,000 MSRP

Live inventory

Chrysler 300 vs Toyota Avalon FAQ

Which is better: 2023 Chrysler 300 or 2022 Toyota Avalon?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2023 Chrysler 300 vs 2022 Toyota Avalon on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2023 Chrysler 300 or 2022 Toyota Avalon?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2023 Chrysler 300 starts lower at $34,295. Live Chrysler 300 listings start at $16,678. Live Toyota Avalon listings start at $15,117.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2023 Chrysler 300 or 2022 Toyota Avalon?
The 2023 Chrysler 300 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (34,295).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2023 Chrysler 300 or 2022 Toyota Avalon?
The 2022 Toyota Avalon leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (44).
Which has better horsepower: 2023 Chrysler 300 or 2022 Toyota Avalon?
The 2023 Chrysler 300 leads on horsepower in this comparison (485).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2023 Chrysler 300 or 2022 Toyota Avalon?
The 2023 Chrysler 300 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2023 Chrysler 300 vs 2022 Toyota Avalon?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chrysler 300 (4/5 NHTSA overall); Toyota Avalon (5/5 NHTSA overall).