Chrysler Pacifica vs. Kia Telluride
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chrysler Pacifica and Kia Telluride 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 Kia Telluride.
When we compare the Chrysler Pacifica's and the Kia Telluride'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 Kia Telluride has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Chrysler Pacifica and Kia Telluride have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chrysler Pacifica's and the Kia Telluride's specifications and ratings, the Kia Telluride is a better car than the Chrysler Pacifica.
Pricing: A used 2024 Chrysler Pacifica ranges from $38,681 to $81,566 while a used 2024 Kia Telluride is priced between $42,803 to $55,942. For a new model, the Chrysler Pacifica's price is between $40,976 and $58,780, with the Kia Telluride priced between $39,858 and $55,790.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chrysler Pacifica loses 47.8 percent of its value and the Kia Telluride loses 46.1 percent of its value. This means the Kia Telluride retains 1.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chrysler Pacifica.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chrysler Pacifica’s base engine makes 287 horsepower, and the Kia Telluride base engine makes 291 horsepower. Both the Pacifica and the Telluride are rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 532 and 489 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Telluride, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Chrysler Pacifica, a minivan, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Chrysler Pacifica and the Kia Telluride have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Chrysler Pacifica has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$40,976 - $58,780
Starting MSRP:
$39,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
$37,294
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
$33,600 - $39,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$39,858 - $55,790
Starting MSRP:
$36,190
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$53,886
Price Range:
$38,681 - $81,566
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
$51,199
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
$40,962 - $64,658
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3,335
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
227
# Good or Great Deals:
30
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$49,694
Price Range:
$42,803 - $55,942
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5,869
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,046
# Good or Great Deals:
226
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$19,196
Depreciation %:
48.7%
Resale Value $:
$20,204
Residual Value %:
51.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Minivans)
45.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Minivans)
41.3% - 48.7%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$17,041
Depreciation %:
47.1%
Resale Value $:
$19,149
Residual Value %:
52.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
46.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27.5% - 53.5%
Chrysler Pacifica Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
6.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Kia Telluride Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chrysler Pacifica
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Telluride
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)
5.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)
4.2 - 15.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Chrysler Pacifica Rankings
Ranking
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2 out of / 7Ranking
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6 out of / 7Kia Telluride Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 39Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 39Ranking
9 out of / 34Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
14 out of / 39Ranking
15 out of / 39Ranking
16 out of / 67Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 39Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
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18 out of / 32Ranking
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21 out of / 39Ranking
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23 out of / 67Ranking
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39 out of / 59Ranking
52 out of / 67Ranking
54 out of / 67Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chrysler Pacifica Trim Levels
Limited, Pinnacle, Touring, Touring L
Kia Telluride Trim Levels
EX, EX X-Line, LX, S, SX, SX X-Line, SX X-Pro, SX-Prestige, SX-Prestige X-Line, SX-Prestige X-Pro
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
291 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 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 / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
361 / 532 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
376 / 489 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
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:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.2 inches
Cargo Space:
21 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
87 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
87.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
199.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4521 lbs
Width:
90.4 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
204.3 inches
Wheelbase:
121.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4134 lbs
Width:
78.3 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
196.9 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat / Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Fathom Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Baltic Grey Metallic Clear Coat / Ceramic Grey Clear Coat
Red
Red Hot Pearl Coat
Silver
Silver Mist Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Gravity Gray
Red
Not available
Silver
Everlasting Silver
White
Glacial White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
