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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: $48,805

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $860

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,704

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelPacificaExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $43,695 $37,855
Base Invoice $41,992 $35,268
Trailer Tow Group 995  
Uconnect Theatre & Sound Group 2,690  
Advanced SafetyTec Group 995  
Temporary spare tire 0  
Safety key 195  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Second-row buckets   750
Polished alloy wheels   595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Roof rack crossbars   120
Trailer Tow Group 886  
Uconnect Theatre & Sound Group 2,394  
Advanced SafetyTec Group 886  
Temporary spare tire 0  
Safety key 174  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Second-row buckets   638
Polished alloy wheels   506
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 4,875 10,125
Options (change) 4,340 8,611
Destination 1,095 825
Total Price $49,665 $48,805
Total Invoice $47,427 $44,704

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler Pacifica Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,741
Model Year20182012
ModelPacificaExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine287hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)760, 20390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$49,665$48,805
Adjustments for Features-4,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,990$48,805
Total Invoice$47,427$44,704
Adjustments for Features-4,4640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,963$44,704

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Features Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelPacificaExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Hands-free sliding doors$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
Built-in games$25 
CD player $125
HDMI port$25 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Streaming video support$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Touchscreen rear entertainment displays$100 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Conversation mirror$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Stowable second row seats$500 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,990$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4640

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler Pacifica vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelPacificaExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.6 in112.6 in
Length203.6 in197.1 in
Width79.6 in78.9 in
Height69.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.2 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.6 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom36.5 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.5 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.5 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler Pacifica Limited

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect Theatre & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 760W, 20 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100Yes
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
HDMI port25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Built-in games25No
Touchscreen rear entertainment displays100No
Streaming video support25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Advanced SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested80027%
Total Not Requested215073%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested392594%
Total Not Requested2506%

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