Compare the2023 Chrysler 300VS 2023 Jaguar XF

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Chrysler 300 are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The Jaguar XF doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

The Chrysler 300 has a standard driver’s side knee airbag mounted low on the dashboard. The knee airbag helps prevent the driver from sliding under the seatbelts or the main frontal airbag; this keeps the driver better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. A knee airbag also helps keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The XF doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The 300 has standard Active Head Restraints, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Head Restraints system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The XF doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

Both the 300 and the XF have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

There are almost 13 times as many Chrysler dealers as there are Jaguar dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the 300’s warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the 300’s reliability 40 points higher than the XF.

The 300 has more powerful engines than the XF:

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the 300 V8’s fuel efficiency. The XF doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The 300 has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The XF doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The 300 has a standard locking fuel door with a power remote release convenient to the driver The fuel filler door is not lockable on the XF. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

For better stopping power the 300C’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the XF:

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the 300’s wheelbase is 3.5 inches longer than on the XF (120 inches vs. 116.5 inches).

For better maneuverability, the 300’s turning circle is .8 feet tighter than the XF’s (37.4 feet vs. 38.2 feet).

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the 300 a Large car, while the XF is rated a Compact.

The 300 has 11.3 cubic feet more passenger volume than the XF (106.3 vs. 95).

The 300 has 1.1 inches more front headroom, .3 inches more front legroom, 2.6 inches more front shoulder room, 2.4 inches more rear legroom and 1.3 inches more rear shoulder room than the XF.

The 300 has a much larger trunk than the XF Sedan (16.3 vs. 10.1 cubic feet).

The 300 has a 1000 lbs. towing capacity. The XF has no towing capacity.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the 300 to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. Heated windshield washer nozzles cost extra on the XF.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the 300 S/Touring L offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The XF doesn’t offer cornering lights.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the 300 has standard extendable sun visors. The XF doesn’t offer extendable visors.

Insurance will cost less for the 300 owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the 300 will cost $1590 to $5650 less than the XF over a five-year period.

The 300 will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the 300 will retain 45.05% to 46.14% of its original price after five years, while the XF only retains 32.78% to 33.1%.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Chrysler 300 will be $13000 to $19457 less than for the Jaguar XF.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Chrysler 300, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Chrysler 300 outsold the Jaguar XF by over 16 to one during 2022.