Chrysler Pacifica vs. Ford Flex
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chrysler Pacifica and Ford Flex 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 Flex.
In comparing the Chrysler Pacifica's and the Ford Flex'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 and interior volume. The Chrysler Pacifica and Ford Flex have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chrysler Pacifica's and the Ford Flex's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler Pacifica is a better car than the Ford Flex.
Pricing: A used 2019 Chrysler Pacifica ranges from $11,800 to $27,998 while a used 2019 Ford Flex is priced between $12,995 to $26,998.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Chrysler Pacifica and the Ford Flex makes 287 horsepower. The Pacifica is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 532 miles. The Flex is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 428 miles. This gives the Chrysler Pacifica the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Flex. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chrysler Pacifica has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Ford Flex has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Chrysler Pacifica 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:
27235
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
26500
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
22300 - 30190
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
30575
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
50691
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
30575 - 85165
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
19285
Price Range:
11800 - 27998
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
19116
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
15005 - 28402
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
353
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
94681
# Good or Great Deals:
117
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
19356
Price Range:
12995 - 26998
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
33248
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
19356 - 65802
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
215
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91831
# Good or Great Deals:
94
Chrysler Pacifica Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Ford Flex Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chrysler Pacifica
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Minivans)
3.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Minivans)
1.1 - 7.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Flex
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
2.8 - 12.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.209
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.222996350269115
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
2.1 - 40.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5216968705871263
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 7.2
Chrysler Pacifica Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 7Ford Flex Rankings
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chrysler Pacifica Trim Levels
L, Limited, Limited 35th Anniversary, LX, Touring, Touring L, Touring L 35th Anniversary, Touring L Plus, Touring L Plus 35th Anniversary, Touring Plus
Ford Flex Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SEL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
287 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
287 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
254 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
342 / 532 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
298 / 428 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
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 Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63 inches
Cargo Space:
32.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
140.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
87.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
197.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
20 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
83.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
87.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
175.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4330 lbs
Width:
90.4 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
203.8 inches
Wheelbase:
121.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4439 lbs
Width:
88.8 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
201.8 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Jazz Blue Pearl Coat / Ocean Blue Metallic Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Dark Cordovan Pearl Coat / Velvet Red Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat / Luxury White Pearl Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Blue
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Not available
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Interior Colors
Black
Black/Alloy
Gray
Cognac/Alloy
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black
Gray
Not available
Beige
Dune
