How much does the 2012 Chrysler 300 cost?

The 2012 Chrysler 300 has a starting MSRP of $27,670, ranging up to $47,670 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $27,670; Limited from $32,670; S V6 from $33,670; C from $38,670; S V8 from $39,670; C Luxury Series from $42,170. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $16,678.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Chrysler 300?

The 2012 Chrysler 300 achieves up to 23 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Chrysler 300 have?

The 2012 Chrysler 300 offers up to 16.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2012 Chrysler 300 tow?

The 2012 Chrysler 300 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2012 Chrysler 300 safe?

The 2012 Chrysler 300 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 9 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2012 Chrysler 300 come in?

The 2012 Chrysler 300 is available in 7 trims (12 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with rear wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2012 Chrysler 300

7 trims · 12 configurations · Sedan

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★☆

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 9 recalls on record

Chrysler 300 for sale

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Total price (Base MSRP)

$27,670

Typical monthly

$548/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2012 Chrysler 300 trims

Base
MSRP
$27,670
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/31
Horsepower
292 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16.3
Max towing
1,000 lbs
Limited RWD
MSRP
$32,670
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/31
Horsepower
292 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16.3
Max towing
1,000 lbs
Limited AWD
MSRP
$35,020
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/27
Horsepower
292 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16.3
Max towing
1,000 lbs
S V6 RWD
MSRP
$33,670
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/31
Horsepower
292 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16.3
Max towing
1,000 lbs
S V6 AWD
MSRP
$36,020
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/27
Horsepower
292 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16.3
Max towing
1,000 lbs
C RWD
MSRP
$38,670
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/25
Horsepower
363 hp
Torque
394 lb-ft
Engine
5.7L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16.3
Max towing
1,000 lbs
C AWD
MSRP
$41,020
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/23
Horsepower
363 hp
Torque
394 lb-ft
Engine
5.7L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16.3
Max towing
1,000 lbs
S V8 RWD
MSRP
$39,670
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/25
Horsepower
363 hp
Torque
394 lb-ft
Engine
5.7L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16.3
Max towing
1,000 lbs
S V8 AWD
MSRP
$42,020
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/23
Horsepower
363 hp
Torque
394 lb-ft
Engine
5.7L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16.3
Max towing
1,000 lbs
C Luxury Series RWD
MSRP
$42,170
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/25
Horsepower
363 hp
Torque
394 lb-ft
Engine
5.7L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16.3
Max towing
1,000 lbs
C Luxury Series AWD
MSRP
$44,520
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/23
Horsepower
363 hp
Torque
394 lb-ft
Engine
5.7L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16.3
Max towing
1,000 lbs
SRT8
MSRP
$47,670
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
14/23
Horsepower
470 hp
Torque
470 lb-ft
Engine
6.4L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16.3
Max towing
—

Compare 2012 Chrysler 300 trim specifications
Spec	Base	Limited RWD	Limited AWD	S V6 RWD	S V6 AWD	C RWD	C AWD	S V8 RWD	S V8 AWD	C Luxury Series RWD	C Luxury Series AWD	SRT8
MSRP	$27,670	$32,670	$35,020	$33,670	$36,020	$38,670	$41,020	$39,670	$42,020	$42,170	$44,520	$47,670
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	19/31	19/31	18/27	19/31	18/27	16/25	15/23	16/25	15/23	16/25	15/23	14/23
Horsepower	292 hp	292 hp	292 hp	292 hp	292 hp	363 hp	363 hp	363 hp	363 hp	363 hp	363 hp	470 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	394 lb-ft	394 lb-ft	394 lb-ft	394 lb-ft	394 lb-ft	394 lb-ft	470 lb-ft
Engine	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	3.6L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	5.7L V8 gas	5.7L V8 gas	5.7L V8 gas	5.7L V8 gas	5.7L V8 gas	5.7L V8 gas	6.4L V8 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	AWD	RWD	AWD	RWD	AWD	RWD	AWD	RWD	AWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	16.3	16.3	16.3	16.3	16.3	16.3	16.3	16.3	16.3	16.3	16.3	16.3
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	—

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Baseflex-fuel (FFV)
Limited RWDflex-fuel (FFV)
Limited AWDflex-fuel (FFV)
S V6 RWDflex-fuel (FFV)
S V6 AWDflex-fuel (FFV)
C RWDgas
C AWDgas
S V8 RWDgas
S V8 AWDgas
C Luxury Series RWDgas
C Luxury Series AWDgas
SRT8gas
Fuel type: Baseflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Limited RWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Limited AWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
S V6 RWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
S V6 AWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
C RWDregular unleaded
C AWDregular unleaded
S V8 RWDregular unleaded
S V8 AWDregular unleaded
C Luxury Series RWDregular unleaded
C Luxury Series AWDregular unleaded
SRT8premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders: BaseV6
Limited RWDV6
Limited AWDV6
S V6 RWDV6
S V6 AWDV6
C RWDV8
C AWDV8
S V8 RWDV8
S V8 AWDV8
C Luxury Series RWDV8
C Luxury Series AWDV8
SRT8V8
Displacement: Base3.6 L
Limited RWD3.6 L
Limited AWD3.6 L
S V6 RWD3.6 L
S V6 AWD3.6 L
C RWD5.7 L
C AWD5.7 L
S V8 RWD5.7 L
S V8 AWD5.7 L
C Luxury Series RWD5.7 L
C Luxury Series AWD5.7 L
SRT86.4 L
Horsepower: Base292 hp
Limited RWD292 hp
Limited AWD292 hp
S V6 RWD292 hp
S V6 AWD292 hp
C RWD363 hp
C AWD363 hp
S V8 RWD363 hp
S V8 AWD363 hp
C Luxury Series RWD363 hp
C Luxury Series AWD363 hp
SRT8470 hp
Torque: Base260 lb-ft
Limited RWD260 lb-ft
Limited AWD260 lb-ft
S V6 RWD260 lb-ft
S V6 AWD260 lb-ft
C RWD394 lb-ft
C AWD394 lb-ft
S V8 RWD394 lb-ft
S V8 AWD394 lb-ft
C Luxury Series RWD394 lb-ft
C Luxury Series AWD394 lb-ft
SRT8470 lb-ft
Transmission: Base8-speed shiftable automatic
Limited RWD8-speed shiftable automatic
Limited AWD8-speed shiftable automatic
S V6 RWD8-speed shiftable automatic
S V6 AWD8-speed shiftable automatic
C RWD5-speed shiftable automatic
C AWD5-speed shiftable automatic
S V8 RWD5-speed shiftable automatic
S V8 AWD5-speed shiftable automatic
C Luxury Series RWD5-speed shiftable automatic
C Luxury Series AWD5-speed shiftable automatic
SRT85-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Baserear wheel drive
Limited RWDrear wheel drive
Limited AWDall wheel drive
S V6 RWDrear wheel drive
S V6 AWDall wheel drive
C RWDrear wheel drive
C AWDall wheel drive
S V8 RWDrear wheel drive
S V8 AWDall wheel drive
C Luxury Series RWDrear wheel drive
C Luxury Series AWDall wheel drive
SRT8rear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseSedan
Limited RWDSedan
Limited AWDSedan
S V6 RWDSedan
S V6 AWDSedan
C RWDSedan
C AWDSedan
S V8 RWDSedan
S V8 AWDSedan
C Luxury Series RWDSedan
C Luxury Series AWDSedan
SRT8Sedan
Doors: Base4
Limited RWD4
Limited AWD4
S V6 RWD4
S V6 AWD4
C RWD4
C AWD4
S V8 RWD4
S V8 AWD4
C Luxury Series RWD4
C Luxury Series AWD4
SRT84
Seating: Base5
Limited RWD5
Limited AWD5
S V6 RWD5
S V6 AWD5
C RWD5
C AWD5
S V8 RWD5
S V8 AWD5
C Luxury Series RWD5
C Luxury Series AWD5
SRT85
Length: Base198.6 in
Limited RWD198.6 in
Limited AWD198.6 in
S V6 RWD198.6 in
S V6 AWD198.6 in
C RWD198.6 in
C AWD198.6 in
S V8 RWD198.6 in
S V8 AWD198.6 in
C Luxury Series RWD198.6 in
C Luxury Series AWD198.6 in
SRT8200.3 in
Width: Base75 in
Limited RWD75 in
Limited AWD75 in
S V6 RWD75 in
S V6 AWD75 in
C RWD75 in
C AWD75 in
S V8 RWD75 in
S V8 AWD75 in
C Luxury Series RWD75 in
C Luxury Series AWD75 in
SRT874.2 in
Height: Base58.4 in
Limited RWD58.5 in
Limited AWD59.2 in
S V6 RWD58.7 in
S V6 AWD59.2 in
C RWD58.5 in
C AWD59.2 in
S V8 RWD58.7 in
S V8 AWD59.2 in
C Luxury Series RWD58.5 in
C Luxury Series AWD59.2 in
SRT858.2 in
Wheelbase: Base120.2 in
Limited RWD120.2 in
Limited AWD120.2 in
S V6 RWD120.2 in
S V6 AWD120.2 in
C RWD120.2 in
C AWD120.2 in
S V8 RWD120.2 in
S V8 AWD120.2 in
C Luxury Series RWD120.2 in
C Luxury Series AWD120.2 in
SRT8120.2 in
Ground clearance: Base4.7 in
Limited RWD4.7 in
Limited AWD4.8 in
S V6 RWD5 in
S V6 AWD4.8 in
C RWD4.7 in
C AWD4.8 in
S V8 RWD5 in
S V8 AWD4.8 in
C Luxury Series RWD4.7 in
C Luxury Series AWD4.8 in
SRT84.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base16.3 cu ft
Limited RWD16.3 cu ft
Limited AWD16.3 cu ft
S V6 RWD16.3 cu ft
S V6 AWD16.3 cu ft
C RWD16.3 cu ft
C AWD16.3 cu ft
S V8 RWD16.3 cu ft
S V8 AWD16.3 cu ft
C Luxury Series RWD16.3 cu ft
C Luxury Series AWD16.3 cu ft
SRT816.3 cu ft
Max towing: Base1,000 lbs
Limited RWD1,000 lbs
Limited AWD1,000 lbs
S V6 RWD1,000 lbs
S V6 AWD1,000 lbs
C RWD1,000 lbs
C AWD1,000 lbs
S V8 RWD1,000 lbs
S V8 AWD1,000 lbs
C Luxury Series RWD1,000 lbs
C Luxury Series AWD1,000 lbs
SRT8—
Curb weight: Base3,999 lbs
Limited RWD4,029 lbs
Limited AWD4,235 lbs
S V6 RWD4,029 lbs
S V6 AWD4,235 lbs
C RWD4,326 lbs
C AWD4,515 lbs
S V8 RWD4,326 lbs
S V8 AWD4,515 lbs
C Luxury Series RWD4,326 lbs
C Luxury Series AWD4,515 lbs
SRT84,365 lbs
Fuel tank: Base19.1 gal
Limited RWD19.1 gal
Limited AWD19.1 gal
S V6 RWD19.1 gal
S V6 AWD19.1 gal
C RWD19.1 gal
C AWD19.1 gal
S V8 RWD19.1 gal
S V8 AWD19.1 gal
C Luxury Series RWD19.1 gal
C Luxury Series AWD19.1 gal
SRT819.1 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base23
Limited RWD23
Limited AWD21
S V6 RWD23
S V6 AWD21
C RWD19
C AWD18
S V8 RWD19
S V8 AWD18
C Luxury Series RWD19
C Luxury Series AWD18
SRT817
City MPG: Base19
Limited RWD19
Limited AWD18
S V6 RWD19
S V6 AWD18
C RWD16
C AWD15
S V8 RWD16
S V8 AWD15
C Luxury Series RWD16
C Luxury Series AWD15
SRT814
Highway MPG: Base31
Limited RWD31
Limited AWD27
S V6 RWD31
S V6 AWD27
C RWD25
C AWD23
S V8 RWD25
S V8 AWD23
C Luxury Series RWD25
C Luxury Series AWD23
SRT823

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	Limited RWD	Limited AWD	S V6 RWD	S V6 AWD	C RWD	C AWD	S V8 RWD	S V8 AWD	C Luxury Series RWD	C Luxury Series AWD	SRT8
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	3.6 L	3.6 L	3.6 L	3.6 L	3.6 L	5.7 L	5.7 L	5.7 L	5.7 L	5.7 L	5.7 L	6.4 L
Horsepower	292 hp	292 hp	292 hp	292 hp	292 hp	363 hp	363 hp	363 hp	363 hp	363 hp	363 hp	470 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	394 lb-ft	394 lb-ft	394 lb-ft	394 lb-ft	394 lb-ft	394 lb-ft	470 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	198.6 in	198.6 in	198.6 in	198.6 in	198.6 in	198.6 in	198.6 in	198.6 in	198.6 in	198.6 in	198.6 in	200.3 in
Width	75 in	75 in	75 in	75 in	75 in	75 in	75 in	75 in	75 in	75 in	75 in	74.2 in
Height	58.4 in	58.5 in	59.2 in	58.7 in	59.2 in	58.5 in	59.2 in	58.7 in	59.2 in	58.5 in	59.2 in	58.2 in
Wheelbase	120.2 in	120.2 in	120.2 in	120.2 in	120.2 in	120.2 in	120.2 in	120.2 in	120.2 in	120.2 in	120.2 in	120.2 in
Ground clearance	4.7 in	4.7 in	4.8 in	5 in	4.8 in	4.7 in	4.8 in	5 in	4.8 in	4.7 in	4.8 in	4.3 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft	16.3 cu ft
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	—
Curb weight	3,999 lbs	4,029 lbs	4,235 lbs	4,029 lbs	4,235 lbs	4,326 lbs	4,515 lbs	4,326 lbs	4,515 lbs	4,326 lbs	4,515 lbs	4,365 lbs
Fuel tank	19.1 gal	19.1 gal	19.1 gal	19.1 gal	19.1 gal	19.1 gal	19.1 gal	19.1 gal	19.1 gal	19.1 gal	19.1 gal	19.1 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	23	23	21	23	21	19	18	19	18	19	18	17
City MPG	19	19	18	19	18	16	15	16	15	16	15	14
Highway MPG	31	31	27	31	27	25	23	25	23	25	23	23

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