2008 Chrysler LLC U.S. Sales Archive

Chrysler LLC Reports May 2008 Sales; Let’s Refuel America $2.99 Gas Guarantee Continues to Gain Retail Momentum

  • $2.99 Gas Guarantee increases showroom traffic, runs until July 7
  • Fleet sales reduced more than 40%; Retail sales move closer to industry trend
  • Fuel-efficient Jeep® Patriot sales accelerate to new monthly record
  • New Dodge brand lineup embraced by consumers
  • Chrysler Aspen sales continue to grow
  • ‘New Day’ Value Package models continue to resonate well with consumers
Auburn Hills, Mich. June 2, 2008 - Chrysler LLC today reported total May 2008 sales of 148,747 units, which is 25 percent below the same period last year. Total May sales reflect a combination of record sales of Chrysler’s newest highly fuel-efficient vehicles, an unusually high 40 percent cut in monthly fleet vehicle sales and a continued industry wide slowdown in pickup truck and SUV sales. All sales figures are reported as unadjusted.

“There is a new era emerging in the restructuring of the American economy. There is an unprecedented shift in the industry that is challenging, but we are determined to provide consumers what they need and want,” Vice Chairman and President Jim Press said. “We are responding to consumers with innovative incentive choices and new vehicle offerings, five of which get 28 mpg highway driving for under $20,000. These actions have helped move our retail sales more in line with the overall industry and provided a lift for our dealers this month.”

May sales highlight the continued growth of Dodge brand cars and crossovers, such as the Dodge Caliber and Dodge Journey, both of which come with a standard four-cylinder engine delivering 28 mpg on the highway. The two vehicles reached new monthly sales records in May with the Dodge Caliber posting sales of 12,856 units, up 7 percent compared with May 2007 sales of 12,052 units, and the all-new Dodge Journey reaching 7,520 units in only its fourth month of sales.

The fuel-efficient Jeep® Patriot posted record monthly sales as it continues to be one of Chrysler’s fastest growing models. Jeep Patriot sales of 8,199 units represented an 82 percent increase in May 2008 versus the same period last year.

Customers continue to take advantage of the luxury-value equation of the Chrysler Aspen, which posted sales of 2,037 units, an 18 percent increase from May 2007 sales of 1,724 units. With a base starting price of $33,225, the Aspen, offers an optional Multi-displacement System (MDS) equipped HEMI® powertrain that achieves up to 20 percent fuel economy improvement.

Consumer and dealer feedback has been very positive on Chrysler’s lineup of the “New Day” packages. The wide-range of vehicles offering the company’s most sought-after features at reduced prices will continue to be available in June.

Despite slow industry sales, the Company finished the month with 412,009 units of inventory, or a 75-day supply. As part of a planned reduction, inventory is down 14 percent compared with May 2007 when it totaled 479,501 units.

Let’s Refuel America $2.99 Gas Guarantee
Buyers were most likely to choose the gas guarantee incentive option versus cash back or 0 percent financing when purchasing the Dodge Journey, Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring Sedan, Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Town & Country.

"We are pleased with the consumer response to the Let’s Refuel America $2.99 Gas Guarantee program,” Press said. “Shoppers really appreciate the opportunity to stabilize their fuel costs and to increase their savings if gas prices continue to rise. The program gives consumers three incentive choices of similar current value to help them address their most pressing needs. With great high mileage product, creative incentive choices, a strong dealer network, and dedicated employees, we are ushering in new confidence for the month of June.”

 

Chrysler LLC U.S. Sales Summary Thru May 2008

        Month Sales

Vol %

      Sales CYTD

Vol %

Model

Curr Yr

Pr Yr

Change

Curr Yr

Pr Yr

Change

Sebring

7,124

10,304

-31%

42,911

38,797

11%

300

4,763

11,687

-59%

35,486

51,199

-31%

Crossfire

250

1,517

-84%

905

4,544

-80%

PT Cruiser

5,203

10,059

-48%

26,614

43,145

-38%

Aspen

2,037

1,724

18%

12,289

10,932

12%

Pacifica

530

3,487

-85%

3,888

28,502

-86%

Town & Country

12,869

14,379

-11%

57,973

66,951

-13%

   CHRYSLER BRAND

32,776

53,157

-38%

180,066

244,070

-26%

Compass

3,114

3,735

-17%

16,318

18,812

-13%

Patriot

8,199

4,504

82%

31,795

10,336

208%

Wrangler

9,260

12,332

-25%

39,773

54,699

-27%

Liberty

6,228

7,654

-19%

35,917

41,560

-14%

Grand Cherokee

6,979

9,101

-23%

36,739

49,493

-26%

Commander

2,061

5,544

-63%

14,352

27,642

-48%

   JEEP BRAND

35,841

42,870

-16%

174,894

202,542

-14%

Caliber

12,856

12,052

7%

53,012

48,564

9%

Avenger

6,354

8,638

-26%

37,266

32,367

15%

Charger

10,134

13,463

-25%

50,173

54,443

-8%

Challenger

71

0

0%

71

0

0%

Viper

126

27

367%

515

227

127%

Magnum

274

2,651

-90%

6,061

13,465

-55%

Dakota

3,605

4,838

-25%

14,936

24,343

-39%

Ram P/U

19,727

31,327

-37%

112,795

154,143

-27%

Journey

7,520

0

0%

17,569

0

0%

Caravan

13,655

18,236

-25%

61,591

94,220

-35%

Durango

1,360

4,364

-69%

13,186

23,628

-44%

Nitro

2,667

6,110

-56%

21,321

31,444

-32%

Sprinter

1,781

1,351

32%

6,913

4,812

44%

   DODGE BRAND

80,130

103,366

-22%

395,409

483,134

-18%

     
TOTAL CHRYSLER LLC

148,747

199,393

-25%

750,369

929,746

-19%

 

 

 

          TOTAL CAR

42,124

62,621

-33%

227,289

251,186

-10%

          TOTAL TRUCK

106,623

136,772

-22%

523,080

678,560

-23%

Selling Days

27

26

 

129

127

 

Global Sales Reporting & Analysis 
June 3, 2008


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About Chrysler LLC
Chrysler LLC, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., produces Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge and Mopar® brand vehicles and products. Total sales worldwide in 2007 were 2.68 million vehicles. Sales outside of North America were the highest in a decade with an increase of 15 percent from 2006. The Company’s product lineup features some of the world’s most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300, Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Charger.


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