Chrysler Pacifica vs. Ford Expedition
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chrysler Pacifica and Ford Expedition contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chrysler Pacifica and the Ford Expedition.
In comparing the Chrysler Pacifica's and the Ford Expedition's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler Pacifica has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Ford Expedition has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chrysler Pacifica's and the Ford Expedition's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2008 Chrysler Pacifica ranges from $2,160 to $9,398 while a used 2008 Ford Expedition is priced between $3,844 to $12,015.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chrysler Pacifica’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the Ford Expedition base engine makes 300 horsepower. The Pacifica is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 506 miles. The Expedition is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. This gives the Chrysler Pacifica the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Expedition. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Expedition has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Chrysler Pacifica has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Expedition has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24635
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29115
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
37648
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
29115 - 63200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5519
Price Range:
2160 - 9398
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
136757
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7403
Price Range:
3844 - 12015
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
10408
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
6966 - 23685
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
40
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
186887
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Chrysler Pacifica Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chrysler Pacifica
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Expedition
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8434764347071075
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.858923617594072
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.9 - 7.0
Chrysler Pacifica Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Expedition Rankings
Ranking
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32 out of / 34Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chrysler Pacifica Trim Levels
Limited, LX, Touring
Ford Expedition Trim Levels
Eddie Bauer, King Ranch, Limited, SSV Fleet, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
235 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
365 foot-lbs @ 3750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9200 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
345 / 506 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 18 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.4 inches
Cargo Space:
43.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
92.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
157.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.7 inches
Cargo Space:
55 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
108.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
171.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4355 lbs
Width:
79.3 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
198.5 inches
Wheelbase:
116.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5548 lbs
Width:
91.8 inches
Height:
77.2 inches
Length:
206.5 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Exterior Colors
Blue
Clearwater Blue Pearlcoat / Modern Blue Pearlcoat
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
White
Stone White Clearcoat
Black
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Blue
Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic
Red
Redfire Clearcoat Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
White Suede Clearcoat
Black
Black Clearcoat
Gold
Pueblo Gold Clearcoat Metallic
Gray
Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Pastel Slate Gray
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Brown
Stone
