2017 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2017 Kia Sedona
When busy families are in the market for a new vehicle, they need more than transportation that can seat several people. Great features, fuel efficiency, affordability, and safety are all aspects that discerning parents and kids care about. In this 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2017 Kia Sedona comparison, we are going to look at two very attractive minivans that can offer premium space and affordability. While the 2017 Kia Sedona has a lower starting price, the standard features and advantages that come with the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica can push it to the front.
Both of these models seat either seven or eight passengers and have folding rear seats that can open up the vehicle's interior for versatile cargo and passenger carrying. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica comes standard with a more powerful engine that can deliver advantages in city and highway driving. Its 3.6-liter V-6 offers drivers 287 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, compared to the just 276 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque standard on the 3.3-liter V-6 on the 2017 Kia Sedona. This powertrain on the 2017 Pacifica also offers significantly better highway mileage numbers.
| 2017 Chrysler Pacifica | VS | 2017 Kia Sedona |
| $28,995 | Starting MSRP | $26,900 |
| 3.6-L V-6 (287 hp) | Engine | 3.3-L V-6 (276 hp) |
| 19/28 mpg | Mileage (City/Highway) | 18/24 mpg |
| Available (Limited Trim) | Built-In Vacuum Cleaner | N/A |
Trim Levels and Features on the 2017 Pacifica
Each of the vehicles in this 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2017 Kia Sedona comparison comes with several trim levels and attractive standard and available features. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica comes in LX, Touring, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus, and Limited trim levels, while the 2017 Kia Sedona is available in L, LX, EX, SX, and SX Limited models. Both minivans come standard with a five-inch touchscreen system and a rearview camera. The 2017 Pacifica also comes standard with tri-zone climate control, a powered driver's seat and a six-speaker (compared to four-speaker) sound system.
Both the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and the 2017 Kia Sedona are available with elite safety features like forward collision warnings and mitigation, lane keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control. However, there are a few unique features that are only available on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Some of these include a built-in vacuum cleaner, a self-parking system, and an available hybrid powertrain.
You can learn more about the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica in the Twin Cities are by contacting a member of the Fury Motors South St. Paul sales team.
