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Price Range: $24,635 - $36,195
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Utility
The Chrysler Pacifica is likely a better choice than the average midsize wagon regarding hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of loot or large dogs.
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Chrysler Pacifica over the average midsize wagon.
Towing is considerably more the Chrysler Pacifica's forte than it is the average midsize wagon's.
Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Chrysler Pacifica packs quite a wallop and will knock the average midsize wagon down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Dimensions
The Chrysler Pacifica is quite a bit heavier than the average midsize wagon.
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chrysler Pacifica than the average midsize wagon because of its more capacious tank.
The average midsize wagon and the Chrysler Pacifica compete for the same parking spaces.
The Pacifica's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the average midsize wagon may give a nimbler feel in daily traffic.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The average midsize wagon is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Pacifica.
The Chrysler Pacifica is markedly more expensive than the average midsize wagon as far as MSRP.
Handling
The Chrysler Pacifica and the typical midsize wagon have approximately comparable tires.
With their comparable turning circles, the average midsize wagon and the Chrysler Pacifica definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Chrysler Pacifica has a more sizeable engine than the average midsize wagon. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder.
Torque equals pickup, and the Chrysler Pacifica will have picked up and gone by the time the average midsize wagon finally gets moving.
Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Chrysler Pacifica is quite a bit more powerful than the typical midsize wagon.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the average midsize wagon offers a bit more head room than the Pacifica, there honestly isn't much of a difference.
The Chrysler Pacifica provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the average midsize wagon does.
Overview
Although the basic warranty that comes with the average midsize wagon is a bit longer than the Chrysler Pacifica's, the difference isn't too significant.
With respect to after-sale protection against rust, the typical midsize wagon has substantially better coverage than the Chrysler Pacifica.
