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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: $38,595

Chrysler Pacifica Touring   
Difference: $4,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,175

Chrysler Pacifica Touring   
Difference: $4,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelPacificaPacificaExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,265 $34,150 $32,395
Base Invoice $25,976 $31,214 $30,178
Quick Order Package T 2,845    
Comfort and Convenience Group 555    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 990 990 1,295
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 895    
AWD 2,045 2,045 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package     560
Third-row seat     375
Rear HVAC unit     285
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
4.6L V8     1,310
Roof rack crossbars     115
255/50R20     630
Quick Order Package T 2,504    
Comfort and Convenience Group 488    
Bluetooth cell phone link 242 242  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 871 871 1,101
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 1,696
Sunroof 788    
AWD 1,820 1,820 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package     476
Third-row seat     319
Rear HVAC unit     243
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
4.6L V8     1,192
Roof rack crossbars     97
255/50R20     536
Options (change) 9,600 5,305 9,685
Options (change) 8,469 4,689 8,453
Destination 730 730 785
Total Price $38,595 $40,185 $42,865
Total Invoice $35,175 $36,633 $39,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler Pacifica Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,460
Model Year200820082008
ModelPacificaPacificaExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6253hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/22 MPG14/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$38,595$40,185$42,865
Adjustments for Features-240-8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,355$39,295$42,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0
Total Invoice$35,175$36,633$39,416
Adjustments for Features-219-8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,956$35,822$39,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$866$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082008
ModelPacificaPacificaExplorer
TrimTouringLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,965$6,615$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-219-8110

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelPacificaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.3 in113.7 in
Length198.5 in193.4 in
Width79.3 in73.7 in
Height66.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,511 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.9 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler Pacifica Touring

Quick Order Package T
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested164071%
Total Not Requested66529%
Comfort and Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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