Is the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 39.0 in. Class median 39.9 in.
- First car: 2 of 5. Price $36,675. Class median $31,790.
- Off-road: 5.4 in clearance. Top 100% of 132.
- Price: 7% above cars like it.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $126 a month, same as median |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.4 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | No | 7% above predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Pacifica a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.0 in | Median 39.9 in | 5 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.6 in | Median 39.6 in | 5 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 32.3 cu ft | Median 32.8 cu ft | 5 | No |
Is the Pacifica a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $36,675 | Median $31,790 | 5 | No |
| Horsepower | 287 hp | 257 hp to 287 hp | 5 | Yes |
| Length | 204.3 in | Median 203.8 in | 5 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.7 ft | Median 39.6 ft | 5 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 14.5 cents | Median 14.5 cents | 5 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Pacifica a good commuter car?
Yes. $126 a month to commute. Same as the class median.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $126
- Median of 5 minivans
- $126
- Highway mpg
- 28 mpg, top 40% of 5
Is the Pacifica a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.1 in clearance, 69.9 in tall | 5.1 to 6.3 in clearance, 68.5 to 69.9 in tall | 5 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in | Median 40.1 in | 5 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.7 ft | Median 39.6 ft | 5 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Pacifica a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.4 in clearance. Top 100% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Limited AWD, 5.4 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Pacifica worth the money?
No. Priced 7% above cars like it.
- Price, Touring FWD
- $36,675
- Predicted price
- $34,299
- Gap
- +$2,376 (+7%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Pacifica a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 21 trims of other makes, minivans, 2021.
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