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Chrysler Pacifica vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler Pacifica vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,865

Chrysler Pacifica Touring   
Difference: $9,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,423

Chrysler Pacifica Touring   
Difference: $8,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelPacificaPacificaExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,365 $35,010 $37,855
Base Invoice $28,735 $31,979 $35,268
Spring Special 3,980    
Tire-pressure monitor 70    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275  
Navigation system 1,695 1,695  
Polished alloy wheels 750   595
Satellite radio   195  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   990  
AWD   1,875 2,000
Package 301A     2,250
Roof rack crossbars     120
Cargo cover     135
Second-row high console     100
Second-row buckets     750
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Spring Special 3,502    
Tire-pressure monitor 62    
Bluetooth cell phone link 242 242  
Navigation system 1,492 1,492  
Polished alloy wheels 660   506
Satellite radio   172  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   871  
AWD   1,669 1,820
Package 301A     1,913
Roof rack crossbars     106
Cargo cover     115
Second-row high console     85
Second-row buckets     638
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,696
Options (change) 6,770 5,030 9,540
Options (change) 5,958 4,446 8,235
Destination 730 730 825
Total Price $38,865 $40,770 $48,220
Total Invoice $35,423 $37,155 $44,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler Pacifica Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,787
Model Year200620062012
ModelPacificaPacificaExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$38,865$40,770$48,220
Adjustments for Features0-100-4,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,865$40,670$43,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,805$0
Total Invoice$35,423$37,155$44,328
Adjustments for Features0-91-4,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,423$37,064$40,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,641$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062012
ModelPacificaPacificaExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Curve control  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Stability control  $400
Terrain selector  $200
Traction control  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,675$6,775$11,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-91-4,118

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelPacificaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.3 in112.6 in
Length198.9 in197.1 in
Width79.3 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,675 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.9 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom29.9 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.6 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler Pacifica Touring

Spring Special
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Side curtain airbags, three rows500Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Rear bumper protector40No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested426588%
Total Not Requested56512%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested87545%

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