2018 Chrysler 300 vs. 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between 300 and Optima Plug-In Hybrid?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower, fuel economy, starting price, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2018 Chrysler 300, which is $6,215 less than the base MSRP of the 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid. Also, the 2018 300 has a more powerful engine and gets 19 mpg less than the 2018 Optima Plug-In Hybrid. And finally, the 300 has a slightly larger body than the Optima Plug-In Hybrid. Among similarities are the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.6 L, Auto, RWD
  • 3.6 L, Auto, AWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$28,995
$35,210
Engine
Engine
3.6L V-6
2.0L Inline-4 + Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
292 hp
202 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
19 MPG
103 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
30 MPG
104 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 MPG
103 MPGe
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
75.0 in
73.2 in
Length
Length
198.6 in
191.1 in
Height
Height
58.5 - 59.2 in
57.5 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
120.2 in
110.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
103.4 ft2
97.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.6 in
39.8 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.8 in
45.5 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
59.5 in
58.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.9 - 37.9 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
40.1 in
35.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.7 in
56.4 in

Costs

2018 Chrysler 300

2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500 - $3,400
$1,400
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$449 (2018 Chrysler 300 300S RWD)
$269 (2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid EX Auto)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$21,663 - $22,563
$14,083
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