2021 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2020 Toyota Highlander

2021 Chrysler Pacifica

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2020 Toyota Highlander

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Hybrid Limited FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pacifica Hybrid Limited FWD	N/A	N/A	$43,968	$45,620
Pacifica Hybrid Pinnacle	N/A	N/A	$48,878	$50,845
Pacifica Hybrid Touring FWD	N/A	N/A	$38,681	$39,995
Pacifica Hybrid Touring L FWD	N/A	N/A	$40,843	$42,295
Pacifica Limited AWD	17	25	$46,572	$48,390
Pacifica Limited FWD	19	28	$44,133	$45,795
Pacifica Pinnacle AWD	17	25	$51,272	$53,390
Pacifica Pinnacle FWD	19	28	$48,833	$50,795
Pacifica Touring AWD	17	25	$36,984	$38,190
Pacifica Touring FWD	19	28	$34,169	$35,195
Pacifica Touring L AWD	17	25	$40,086	$41,490
Pacifica Touring L FWD	19	28	$37,271	$38,495
Voyager L FWD	19	28	$27,023	$27,535
Voyager LX FWD	19	28	$29,793	$30,245

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Hybrid LE AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Highlander Hybrid LE AWD	35	35	$36,489	$39,800
Highlander Hybrid LE FWD	36	35	$35,022	$38,200
Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD	35	34	$43,090	$47,000
Highlander Hybrid Limited FWD	36	35	$41,302	$45,050
Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD	35	34	$46,025	$50,200
Highlander Hybrid Platinum FWD	36	35	$44,237	$48,250
Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD	35	34	$39,056	$42,600
Highlander Hybrid XLE FWD	36	35	$37,589	$41,000
Highlander L AWD	20	27	$33,050	$36,200
Highlander L FWD	21	29	$31,589	$34,600
Highlander LE AWD	20	27	$35,059	$38,400
Highlander LE FWD	20	28	$33,598	$36,800
Highlander Limited AWD	20	27	$41,633	$45,600
Highlander Limited FWD	21	29	$39,853	$43,650
Highlander Platinum AWD	20	27	$44,555	$48,800
Highlander Platinum FWD	21	29	$42,775	$46,850
Highlander XLE AWD	20	27	$37,616	$41,200
Highlander XLE FWD	21	29	$36,155	$39,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$43,968

$36,489

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$45,620

$39,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$760 / month

$663 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica is ready for anything your family may throw at it, from crumbs and half-eaten gummy bears to winter travel.

The 2020 Toyota Highlander puts practicality above all else, but handling and styling make worthwhile cameos.

TCC Likes

AWD option
Great standard safety tech
Spacious, refined interior

Spacious interior
High-mpg hybrid
Upgraded infotainment

TCC Dislikes

Hybrid is front-wheel drive only
Sliding doors considered dorky, to dorks
Rear seats not so comfy

Busy styling
Rivals’ turbos may be faster
Stiff competition

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

35 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minivans 2WD

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

40.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

165

141.3

Third Head Room (in)

38.7

36.1

Front Hip Room (in)

57.2

Third Shoulder Room (in)

61.2

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

39.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

64.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.8

Third Leg Room (in)

36.5

27.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.6

39.4

Third Hip Room (in)

49.5

45.6

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

204.3

194.9

Height, Overall (in)

69.9

68.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

68.2

65.4

Wheelbase (in)

121.6

112.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

79.6

Track Width, Front (in)

68.2

65.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

32.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

47.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

87.5

48.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

48.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

140.5

84.3

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.5

17.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.7

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/65HR17

P235/65SR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TMK

Front Tire Size

P235/65HR17

P235/65SR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TMK

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5010

4465

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

Engine

Displacement

3.6 L/220

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

260

243 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric V-6

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Port/Direct Injection

Engine Order Code

EH3

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 4400

Mileage

Battery Range (mi)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont.

CVT

CVT w/OD

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.59

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

DFQ

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chrysler Pacifica

Toyota Highlander

Body Style

Passenger Van

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Trailing Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Trailing Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Emissions

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

5.1

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

2021 Chrysler Pacifica

2021 Pacifica supplies building; 2020s still on sale
Lease: From $369 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $8,250 off 2020s; $5,750 off 2021s
Finance: From 0% APR for 84 months

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2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Highlander is sold out
Lease: From $379/mo.
Finance: 1.9% for 60 months
Rebate: Get $1,000 off

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