June 2006 Sales: Chrysler Group

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Chrysler Group Reports U.S. Monthly and Quarterly Sales

* Chrysler Group brings Employee Pricing Plus program to all customers

* 'Ask Dr. Z' Marketing Campaign communicates the benefits of American and

German engineering and design in DaimlerChrysler products

* Dodge Caliber continues strong selling pace

* Jeep® Compass begins shipping to Dealers nationwide

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group

reported U.S. sales for June 2006 of 185,946 units, a decrease of 15

percent compared to June 2005 sales of 220,032 units. Sales for the second

quarter declined 12 percent to 567,302 units. Second quarter 2005 sales

totaled 641,153 units. Year-to-date sales totaled 1,129,546 units, a

decline of 5 percent versus 2005 year-to-date sales of 1,187,885 units. All

sales are reported on a day-rate adjusted basis unless otherwise indicated.

"Consumers are wrestling with the effects of higher gas prices and

other economic uncertainties that are impacting the entire automotive

industry, including the Chrysler Group," said Steven Landry, Chrysler

Group, Vice President - Sales and Field Operations. "Products like the

Dodge Caliber and the upcoming Jeep® Compass along with the Employee

Pricing Plus program with the 'Ask Dr. Z' advertising campaign are the

tools the company will use to build sales momentum."

Sales of the Dodge Caliber totaled 12,098 units in June, marking the

third consecutive month of sales in excess of 11,000 units. Sales of the

Dodge Ram pickup performed comparably during June, with sales only

declining 1 percent year over year to 32,375 units. June 2005 sales totaled

32,825 units. The Dodge Charger posted sales of 9,710 units, an increase of

123 percent over previous year sales of 4,354 units. Monthly sales of Dodge

brand vehicles totaled 96,485 units, a decrease of 11 percent over June

2005 sales of 107,997 units. For the quarter, the Dodge brand posted sales

of 302,692 units, down 7 percent over second quarter 2005 sales of 325,274

units.

The Jeep Commander posted sales of 8,958 units for June 2006, 40

percent higher than May 2006 sales of 6,138 units. For the month, Jeep

brand sales declined 19 percent, posting sales of 37,475 units. June 2005

sales totaled 46,441 units. Quarterly sales for the Jeep brand totaled

104,965 units, a decline of 18 percent from previous year sales of 127,257

units. Launching on the heels of the Dodge Caliber and coming from the same

manufacturing facility, the all-new 2007 Jeep Compass expands the Jeep

product lineup as the newest entry delivering utility, fuel efficiency and

value. The Jeep Compass is just beginning to arrive at dealerships to a

positive reception.

Chrysler PT Cruiser posted sales of 14,693 units, an increase of 25

percent over previous year sales of 11,727 units. Monthly Chrysler brand

sales totaled 51,986 units, a decrease of 21 percent over previous year

sales of 65,594 units. Quarterly Chrysler brand sales totaled 159,645

units, down 15 percent from second quarter 2005 sales of 188,622 units.

"The launch of the company's Employee Pricing Plus program, driven by

the 'Ask Dr. Z' advertising campaign, provides a unique opportunity for the

Chrysler Group to leverage its global resources and U.S. dealer network to

produce and distribute unique, customer driven products like the Dodge

Caliber and Jeep Compass," said Michael Manley, Chrysler Group, Vice

President - Sales Strategy and Dealer Operations. "We remain focused on

launching great products and improving sales through year-end."

Chrysler Group finished the month with 647,695 units of inventory, or a

91-day supply.

DaimlerChrysler Corporation U.S. Sales Summary Thru June 2006

                                          Month Sales     DR %   Vol %
                    Model                 Curr Yr    Pr Yr    Change  Change
    Sebring                                  1,329     8,544    -84%    -84%
    Concorde                                     0         0      0%      0%
    300                                      9,140    11,504    -21%    -21%
    Crossfire                                  364     1,526    -76%    -76%
    PT Cruiser                              14,693    11,727     25%     25%
    Pacifica                                 6,516    10,005    -35%    -35%
    Town & Country                          19,944    22,288    -11%    -11%
        CHRYSLER BRAND                      51,986    65,594    -21%    -21%
    Wrangler                                 5,674     8,337    -32%    -32%
    Liberty                                 12,155    14,160    -14%    -14%
    Grand Cherokee                          10,688    23,944    -55%    -55%
    Commander                                8,958         0      0%      0%
        JEEP BRAND                          37,475    46,441    -19%    -19%
    Neon                                       848    13,813    -94%    -94%
    Caliber                                 12,098         0      0%      0%
    Stratus                                    778    10,711    -93%    -93%
    Intrepid                                               0     NA      NA
    Charger                                  9,710     4,354    123%    123%
    Viper                                      106       163    -35%    -35%
    Magnum                                   2,281     4,464    -49%    -49%
    Dakota                                   7,120     8,044    -11%    -11%
    Ram P/U                                 32,375    32,825     -1%     -1%
    Caravan                                 21,937    22,459     -2%     -2%
    Durango                                  7,366     9,678    -24%    -24%
    Ram Van/Wagon                                0         2   -100%   -100%
    Sprinter Van                             1,866     1,484     26%     26%
        DODGE BRAND                         96,485   107,997    -11%    -11%

        TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP               185,946   220,032    -15%    -15%

              TOTAL CG CAR                  35,739    53,136    -33%    -33%
              TOTAL CG TRUCK               150,207   166,896    -10%    -10%
    Selling Days                                26        26


                                                Sales CYTD       DR %   Vol %
                    Model                   Curr Yr     Pr Yr   Change Change
    Sebring                                   42,669     52,005   -18%   -18%
    Concorde                                       0        210  -100%  -100%
    300                                       73,135     73,571    -1%    -1%
    Crossfire                                  5,221      7,650   -32%   -32%
    PT Cruiser                                70,153     65,548     7%     7%
    Pacifica                                  42,468     44,762    -5%    -5%
    Town & Country                            88,887    100,638   -12%   -12%
        CHRYSLER BRAND                       322,533    344,384    -6%    -6%
    Wrangler                                  35,265     40,451   -13%   -13%
    Liberty                                   70,106     82,984   -16%   -16%
    Grand Cherokee                            72,871    107,534   -32%   -32%
    Commander                                 39,674          0     0%     0%
        JEEP BRAND                           217,916    230,969    -6%    -6%
    Neon                                      16,381     65,947   -75%   -75%
    Caliber                                   43,694          0     0%     0%
    Stratus                                   48,564     60,190   -19%   -19%
    Intrepid                                       0        298  -100%  -100%
    Charger                                   59,005      6,195   852%   852%
    Viper                                        743        793    -6%    -6%
    Magnum                                    22,013     31,007   -29%   -29%
    Dakota                                    40,497     55,549   -27%   -27%
    Ram P/U                                  183,174    195,919    -7%    -7%
    Caravan                                  125,813    126,270     0%     0%
    Durango                                   38,871     62,147   -37%   -37%
    Ram Van/Wagon                                  0        326  -100%  -100%
    Sprinter Van                              10,342      7,891    31%    31%
        DODGE BRAND                          589,097    612,532    -4%    -4%

        TOTAL CHRYSLER GROUP               1,129,546  1,187,885    -5%    -5%

              TOTAL CG CAR                   296,527    278,525     6%     6%
              TOTAL CG TRUCK                 833,019    909,360    -8%    -8%
    Selling Days                                 152        152

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