2027 Chrysler Pacifica Pricing Makes the Kia Carnival Look Like the Better Deal

Chrysler Opens Orders for the 2027 Pacifica

Chrysler said that the Pacifica would get another update, and now it’s here. Orders are open for the 2027 Pacifica, and we finally get a look at the new design and pricing.

The changes this year are mostly about updated looks and a few tweaks underneath, but the real story is how the Pacifica now compares to its rivals. It’s still one of the most familiar names in the minivan world, but the competition has caught up.

The Kia Carnival is the main challenger here, gaining ground with its SUV-inspired design, flexible cabin, and hybrid option. Now that Chrysler has revealed Pacifica’s new pricing, it’s easier to see how the two stack up.

What’s New for the 2027 Model Year

For 2027, the Pacifica gets a mid-cycle refresh with some design tweaks, new interior materials, and more tech. Higher trims get a new front end with vertical LED headlights and an illuminated grille that uses a “piano key” lighting pattern.

Inside, there are new materials and finishes across the board. The top Pinnacle trim now gets an exclusive Blue Agave interior, plus copper alloy accents and updated trim pieces.

Every Pacifica now comes with an adjustable-height power liftgate. The Safety Sphere package also adds some useful features, like blind spot camera views that activate with the turn signal and cameras that work with the ParkSense system.

Chrysler is also rolling out the Pacifica LX, which replaces the Voyager as the entry-level model. It keeps the old exterior look while adding standard features such as power-sliding doors, heated seats, and a heated steering wheel.

Comparing 2026 and 2027 Pacifica FWD pricing, the base price is up a bit, but higher trims actually cost less than before. All-wheel drive is still extra on the upper trims. Still, the real competition isn’t last year’s Pacifica – it’s the other minivans on the market.

The Kia Carnival Still Looks Attractive

Even with these changes, Pacifica’s pricing gives competitors room to undercut it. Despite getting pricier for the 2026 model year, the Kia Carnival starts at $37,390 for the gas model, which is already well below the Pacifica’s new base price of $41,495.

The gap gets even more interesting once you factor in the Carnival Hybrid, which starts at $41,390 – meaning you can get a hybrid for less than the entry-level, non-hybrid Pacifica. That lower starting price for an electrified model gives the Carnival a real advantage, especially now that fuel efficiency and running costs matter more than ever for families.

The Pacifica still has some tricks up its sleeve, like the Stow ’n Go seating that lets you fold the second and third rows flat into the floor. If you need maximum cargo space, that’s still a big plus.

But with the new Pacifica priced above the Carnival and no hybrid at a similar price, it looks like Kia’s minivan will keep winning over buyers who are watching their budgets.

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