Figgy, are you in VA? if you can get the car here, this would be your best bet. very sorry to hear about the problems.
Tate Chrysler
7429 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 766-2560
this place sells Mopar branded parts.
Mopar Parts for Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep: MoparPartsAmerica
they have the part numbers, MSRP and their price. they are alot lower then the dealer, but not as low as aftermarket. the price they gave you sounds right for the part. how much did they say for labor?