Chrysler Pacifica vs. Honda Pilot
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chrysler Pacifica and Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot.
In comparing the Chrysler Pacifica's and the Honda Pilot's specifications and ratings, the Chrysler Pacifica has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Honda Pilot has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Chrysler Pacifica and Honda Pilot have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chrysler Pacifica's and the Honda Pilot's specifications and ratings, the Honda Pilot is a better car than the Chrysler Pacifica.
Pricing: A used 2008 Chrysler Pacifica ranges from $2,160 to $9,398 while a used 2008 Honda Pilot is priced between $3,746 to $10,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chrysler Pacifica’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the Honda Pilot base engine makes 244 horsepower. Both the Pacifica and the Pilot are rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 506 and 449 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Pilot has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Chrysler Pacifica has the advantage in the areas of rear head room, rear leg room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Honda Pilot 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:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27595
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
25363
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
18660 - 29400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5519
Price Range:
2160 - 9398
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
138586
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6989
Price Range:
3746 - 10995
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
7764
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
5732 - 12704
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
69
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
185322
# Good or Great Deals:
29
Chrysler Pacifica Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda Pilot Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chrysler Pacifica
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Pilot
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:
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:
9.491822172327486
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 9.5
Chrysler Pacifica Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Pilot Rankings
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50 out of / 54Summary Review
The Chrysler Pacifica was a large crossover SUV during the 2000s before Chrysler brought it back as a minivan. Our coverage here is dedicated to the minivan that started production in 2016 as a 2017 and later model year vehicle.
Summary Review
The Honda Pilot is one of America’s favorite three-row family vehicles. All but two trim levels offer seating for eight passengers, though many buyers opt for the 7-passenger configuration with two large captain's chairs in the second row.
Pros and Cons
- Unique plug-in hybrid powertrain available
- All-wheel-drive available on new models
- IIHS Top Safety Pick (2017-2020)
- AWD and the plug-in powertrain cannot be combined
Pros and Cons
- Seating for up to 8 in almost every trim
- Family-friendly features galore
- Among the largest interior volume and cargo capacity of this segment’s SUVs
- One of the most “made-in-America” models in this segment (Alabama)
- No green (hybrid/electric) powertrain option available
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chrysler Pacifica Trim Levels
Limited, LX, Touring
Honda Pilot Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, EX-L w/DVD, EX-L w/Navi, SE, VP
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:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 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:
244 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
240 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
326 / 449 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:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
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
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:
Available
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:
41.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.4 inches
Cargo Space:
15.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
87.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
168.9 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:
4264 lbs
Width:
77.5 inches
Height:
71.3 inches
Length:
188 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 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:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/70R16
Exterior Colors
Blue
Clearwater Blue Pearlcoat / Modern Blue Pearlcoat
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
White
Stone White Clearcoat
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Blue
Steel Blue Metallic
Red
Dark Cherry Pearl
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic
White
Taffeta White
Beige
Mocha Metallic
Black
Formal Black
Gray
Nimbus Grey Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Pastel Slate Gray
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Grey Fabric
Brown
Saddle Fabric
