2017 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2017 Ford Flex

2017 Chrysler Pacifica

2017 Ford Flex

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Hybrid Platinum FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pacifica Hybrid Platinum FWD	N/A	N/A	$44,895	$44,995
Pacifica Hybrid Premium FWD	N/A	N/A	$41,895	$41,995
Pacifica Limited FWD	19	28	$41,198	$42,895
Pacifica Touring FWD	19	28	$30,131	$30,995
Pacifica Touring Plus FWD	19	28	$33,851	$34,995
Pacifica Touring-L FWD	19	28	$33,851	$34,995
Pacifica Touring-L Plus FWD	19	28	$36,920	$38,295

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Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Flex Limited AWD	16	22	$38,372	$40,180
Flex Limited EcoBoost AWD	15	21	$41,093	$43,030
Flex Limited FWD	16	23	$36,509	$38,230
Flex SE FWD	16	23	$28,974	$30,025
Flex SEL AWD	16	22	$33,119	$34,680
Flex SEL FWD	16	23	$31,257	$32,730

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,895

$38,372

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,995

$40,180

Monthly Payment Estimate

$750 / month

$670 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.3

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica plays to all the traditional minivan strengths, while it strikes out in exciting new directions in styling and in plug-in hybrid technology.

The 2017 Ford Flex is a spacious family hauler with a style all its own. It lacks the fuel economy of some of the competitors, but beauty doesn't come without effort.

TCC Likes

New look is splashy, intriguing
Best-in-class seating system gets even better
Plug-in Hybrid model promises great efficiency

One-of-a-kind looks
Good powertrains from top to bottom
Great front seats

TCC Dislikes

No longer cheap
Sliding doors still mean "minivan"
Plug-in loses fold-away second-row seat

Can get expensive in a hurry
Styling, party of one
Base infotainment isn't great

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Minivans

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

64.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.8

58.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

165

155.8

Third Leg Room (in)

36.5

33.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.6

40.5

Third Hip Room (in)

49.5

41.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

40.8

Passenger Capacity

Third Head Room (in)

38.7

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)

61.2

50.8

Second Leg Room (in)

44.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

41.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

68.2

65.4

Wheelbase (in)

121.6

117.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

79.6

75.9

Track Width, Front (in)

68.2

65.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

203.8

201.8

Height, Overall (in)

69.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

48.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

140.5

83.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

32.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

47.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

87.5

43.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.5

18.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.7

40.7

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P235/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TMH

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

TMH

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4943

4637

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

175

Engine

Displacement

3.6 L/220

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

260

287 @ 6500

Engine Type

Gas/Electric V-6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Engine Order Code

EH3-B

998

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

254 @ 4000

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

18 (Est)

Battery Range (mi)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

22 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

16 (Est)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

DFQ

44J

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chrysler Pacifica

Ford Flex

Body Style

Passenger Van

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Trailing Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Trailing Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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