Chrysler Pacifica Prices Cut by Up to $2,060 After 2027 Model Criticism

Chrysler revealed a heavily restyled version of the Pacifica minivan earlier this year, but there was one problem: pricing. Not only was the base trim significantly more expensive than rivals like the Kia Carnival, but most of the popular mid-range trims were also pricier than equivalent rival models. Chrysler has wasted no time in responding to the criticism as the 2027 Pacifica begins shipping to dealers, with price decreases simultaneously announced for five trims. Here’s a look at how much you’ll pay for what was the best-selling minivan in the country last year.

Cheaper Pacifica Pricing

First, we’ll start with the bad news. The base Pacifica LX with front-wheel drive still starts at $41,495, excluding a destination charge of $1,995. This model effectively replaces the outgoing Voyager, but still looks expensive next to the cheapest Kia Carnival ($37,390). The news is better from there, though. Here’s a look at original 2027 pricing alongside the new price cuts.

The well-equipped Limited with all-wheel drive receives the largest price cut, at $2,060. Together with the Select, these are two of the most popular trims, so Chrysler has applied the price cuts where they matter most.

“When we revealed the newly refreshed Pacifica at the New York International  Auto show last month, we said we were going to continue to push boundaries and do the unexpected,” said Matt McAlear, Chrysler CEO. “This new lower pricing strategy is just the start as we continue to find ways to make it easier for customers to make the Pacifica a trusted member of their families.” 

Chrysler has also dropped the cost of the optional Safety Sphere package from $1,715 to $1,320. Available on Limited models, this package adds features like a 360-degree surround-view camera, front/rear parking assistance with stop, and Turn Signal-activated Blind-spot View. 

Familiar Powertrain and Flexible Seating

All Chrysler Pacifica variants have the same 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine that produces 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. It comes with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The previous plug-in hybrid version of the minivan has been discontinued, so if you want a more efficient minivan, consider a Toyota Sienna. 

The Pacifica can seat up to eight occupants on Select trims, but most offer seating for seven. All variants get Chrysler’s clever Stow ‘n Go seating system, allowing the second- and third-row seats to quickly be folded into the floor when you need to transport larger, bulkier items.

The Pinnacle trim is by far the most luxurious, with a new Blue Agave Nappa leather interior with copper accents lifting the ambiance.

What It Means

Chrysler needs the 2027 Pacifica to perform as well as the outgoing model. It’s the company’s sole offering in the United States, so the initially high pricing risked losing customers to rival brands, especially since minivans have seen an increase in sales over the last year or so. The bigger concern is Chrysler’s overall future, as it was conspicuously not mentioned as one of the priority brands for Stellantis in a recent report. There’s still no sign of any new Chrysler models, raising fears that the refreshed Pacifica could be the last gasp from a once-treasured American auto company.

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