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2010 Chrysler 300 Touring

What it Is: A full-size, rear-wheel drive sedan.
Who it's For: Families who want a large sedan and can live with two LATCH points
What's Hot: It doesn't scream "soccer mom," side-curtain airbags standard
What's Not: Fuel economy isn't that much higher than the V-8, traction and stability control not standard.
Family Friendly Options: Traction and stability control, Uconnect multimedia system
How It Got Its Score: The Chrysler 300 offers up lots of interior room and a big trunk, but sub-par crash test scores from the IIHS, mediocre fuel economy and stability and traction control that aren't standard push its score down.

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Family Friendliness: 7.3

2010 Chrysler 300 Touring Plus

What it Is: A full-size, rear-wheel drive sedan.
Who it's For: Families who want a large sedan and can live with two LATCH points.
What's Hot: It doesn't scream "soccer mom," side-curtain airbags standard, stability and traction control.
What's Not: Fuel economy isn't that much higher than the V-8, lower IIHS safety ratings.
Family Friendly Options: Uconnect multimedia system, navigation and rear-seat entertainment.
How It Got Its Score: The Chrysler 300 offers up lots of interior room and a big trunk, but sub-par crash test scores from the IIHS and mediocre fuel economy push the score lower.

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Family Friendliness: 7.3

2010 Chrysler 300 Touring Signature Series AWD

What it Is: A full-size, all-wheel drive sedan.
Who it's For: Families who want a large sedan and can live with two LATCH points.
What's Hot: It doesn't scream "soccer mom," stability and traction control, all-wheel drive.
What's Not: Fuel economy no better than the V-8, only marginal IIHS safety ratings.
Family Friendly Options: Uconnect multimedia system, navigation, rear-seat entertainment.
How It Got Its Score: The Chrysler 300 offers up lots of interior room and a big trunk, but sub-par crash test scores from the IIHS, higher price and lower fuel economy out weigh all-wheel drive's advantages, bringing down the score.

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Family Friendliness: 7.1

2010 Chrysler 300C

What it Is: A full-size, V-8 drive sedan.
Who it's For: Families who want a large sedan and can live with two LATCH points.
What's Hot: It doesn't scream "soccer mom," stability and traction control, all-wheel drive.
What's Not: Fuel economy, less than "Good" IIHS safety ratings.
Family Friendly Options: Uconnect multimedia system, navigation, rear-seat entertainment.
How It Got Its Score: The Chrysler 300 offers up lots of interior room and a big trunk, but sub-par crash test scores from the IIHS, higher price and lower fuel economy bring down the score.

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Family Friendliness: 7.0

2010 Chrysler 300C AWD

What it Is: A full-size, all-wheel drive sedan.
Who it's For: Families who want a large sedan and can live with two LATCH points.
What's Hot: It doesn't scream "soccer mom," stability and traction control, all-wheel drive.
What's Not: Higher MSRP and V-8 fuel economy.
Family Friendly Options: Uconnect multimedia system, navigation, rear-seat entertainment.
How It Got Its Score: The Chrysler 300 offers up lots of interior room and a big trunk, but sub-par crash test scores from the IIHS, higher price and lower fuel economy out weigh all-wheel drive's advantages, bringing down the score.

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Family Friendliness: 6.9

2010 Chrysler Sebring Limited V-6

What it Is: A midsize, front-wheel drive sedan.
Who it's For: Families who need no more than two LATCH positions and are OK with a sedan's smaller cargo space.
What's Hot: Low price for a V-6 midsize sedan.
What's Not: Stability and traction control not standard.
Family Friendly Options: Uconnect in-car broadband 3G router, side-curtain airbags, six-speed auto-stick transmission.
How It Got Its Score: Standard safety features and price give the Sebring Limited a good score among its competitors. Lower gas mileage pulls the score down from the four-cylinder's.

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Family Friendliness: 7.5

2010 Chrysler Sebring Touring

What it Is: A mid-size, front-wheel drive sedan.
Who it's For: Families who need no more than two LATCH positions and are OK with a sedan's smaller cargo space.
What's Hot: Standard ABS, satellite radio, side-curtain airbags.
What's Not: Traction and stability control not standard.
Family Friendly Options: Bluetooth.
How It Got Its Score: The Sebring Touring has competitive fuel economy and a low base price, but leaving traction and stability control as options hurt its score.

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Family Friendliness: 7.9

2010 Chrysler Town & Country Limited

What it Is: A traditional front-wheel drive minivan.
Who it's For: Families who appreciate the value of sliding doors.
What's Hot: Available power folding third-row seats, dual DVD screens and satellite TV.
What's Not: Old-looking styling inside and out.
How It Got Its Score: While minivans have advantages in our scoring, the Town & Country Limited's high price knocks it down a few pegs.

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Family Friendliness: 8.8

2010 Chrysler Town & Country LX

What it Is: A traditional front-wheel drive minivan.
Who it's For: Families who appreciate the value of sliding doors.
What's Hot: A premium nameplate at a relatively low price.
What's Not: Weak engine, with not much of a fuel economy advantage.
How It Got Its Score: The Town & Country LX's low price gives it an advantage.

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Family Friendliness: 9.1

2010 Chrysler Town & Country Touring

What it Is: A traditional front-wheel drive minivan.
Who it's For: Families who appreciate the value of sliding doors.
What's Hot: Available power folding third-row seats, dual DVD screens and satellite TV.
What's Not: Least fuel efficient Town & Country model.
How It Got Its Score: The Town & Country Touring's lower fuel economy and higher price knock it down from the base model's score.

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Family Friendliness: 8.9