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2006 Chrysler Pacifica Full Review
Date Published: 7/31/08
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2006 Chrysler Pacifica Review
Pacifica blends traits of cars, SUVs, and minivans and comes in front- or all-wheel drive. It offers a base model that seats five, and Touring and Limited versions that seat seven. All use a 250-hp V6. A 4-speed automatic with manual shift gate is the only transmission. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes and a driver knee airbag are standard. Curtain side airbags that cover all seating rows are standard on Limited, optional on base and Touring. No antiskid system is offered. Pacifica's 2nd- and 3rd-row seats fold down but don't remove. Base versions are not available with certain features that are standard or optional on Touring and Limited. These include traction control, power liftgate, sunroof, navigation system, power-adjustable pedals, rear obstacle detection, and DVD entertainment.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Larger than Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs offer a mix of car- and truck-type construction, V6 and V8 power, and up to 8-passenger seating. This class also includes crossover vehicles.
Our Best Buys include Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. Our Recommended picks are Dodge Durango, Ford Explorer, Ford Freestyle, Nissan Murano, Nissan Xterra, and Toyota 4Runner.
New or significantly redesigned models include Hummer H3, Jeep Commander, Pontiac Torrent, and Subaru B9 Tribeca.
Our Best Buys include Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. Our Recommended picks are Dodge Durango, Ford Explorer, Ford Freestyle, Nissan Murano, Nissan Xterra, and Toyota 4Runner.
New or significantly redesigned models include Hummer H3, Jeep Commander, Pontiac Torrent, and Subaru B9 Tribeca.
News
Pacifica got off to a slow sales start and still isn't pulling in as many customers as Chrysler hoped despite recently added models. Sources say a larger, more powerful V6 is on tap for 2006 or '07, and that might help. Specifics aren't available, but we'd guess Chrysler engineers might try to take the newer 3.5 V6 up to 3.9 or 4.0 liters for something close to 300 hp. Another late rumor concerns a restyle of some kind for 2007 or '08, but again there's nothing solid to report just now.
2006 Chrysler Pacifica Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Passenger and cargo room | Fuel economy |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Touring only model made available for test so far. AWD version furnishes fair movement off the line--Chrysler says 9.6 sec 0-60 mph--but engine feels labored uphill and in passing maneuvers. Towing capacity with 3.5 is a minivanlike 3500 lb.
| 2WD Touring w/leather | AWD Touring | AWD Touring w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Touring only model made available for test so far. AWD version furnishes fair movement off the line--Chrysler says 9.6 sec 0-60 mph--but engine feels labored uphill and in passing maneuvers. Towing capacity with 3.5 is a minivanlike 3500 lb.
Fuel Economy
Test front-drive Touring models averaged 16.4-16.8 mpg in mostly city driving. Test AWD version averaged 17.1 mpg in a more even city/highway mix. Chrysler recommends 89-octane fuel for Pacifica.
| 2WD Touring w/leather | AWD Touring | AWD Touring w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.8 |
Test front-drive Touring models averaged 16.4-16.8 mpg in mostly city driving. Test AWD version averaged 17.1 mpg in a more even city/highway mix. Chrysler recommends 89-octane fuel for Pacifica.
Ride Quality
With standard 17-inch tires, more absorbent over bumps and ruts than most midsize SUVs. But dips and swells induce some minivanlike bounding body motions. No opportunity to test with 19-inch tires.
| 2WD Touring w/leather | AWD Touring | AWD Touring w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.4 |
With standard 17-inch tires, more absorbent over bumps and ruts than most midsize SUVs. But dips and swells induce some minivanlike bounding body motions. No opportunity to test with 19-inch tires.
Steering/Handling/Braking
More minivanlike than crisp and sporty. Decent balance in turns, little noseplow, but noticeable body lean in fast changes of direction. Strong, progressive braking with little nosedive.
| 2WD Touring w/leather | AWD Touring | AWD Touring w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.1 |
More minivanlike than crisp and sporty. Decent balance in turns, little noseplow, but noticeable body lean in fast changes of direction. Strong, progressive braking with little nosedive.
Quietness
Engine feels inappropriately ragged under anything more than modest throttle. Little wind noise. With 17-inch tires, road noise adequately suppressed except for coarse-pavement tire thrum and thump.
| 2WD Touring w/leather | AWD Touring | AWD Touring w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 5.2 |
Engine feels inappropriately ragged under anything more than modest throttle. Little wind noise. With 17-inch tires, road noise adequately suppressed except for coarse-pavement tire thrum and thump.
Controls
Clear main gauges distinguished by available navigation screen dead ahead of driver in speedometer face, with controls to immediate right. System easy to use with familiarization, though screen and controls positioned for driver use only. Power front seats and pedals are easily adjusted by miniature likenesses on door panels. Available in-dash six-disc changer plays CDs and DVDs. Contemporary cabin decor, with materials and details usually found in entry-level luxury vehicles, though some testers say dashboard plastics don't measure up.
| 2WD Touring w/leather | AWD Touring | AWD Touring w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 6.3 |
Clear main gauges distinguished by available navigation screen dead ahead of driver in speedometer face, with controls to immediate right. System easy to use with familiarization, though screen and controls positioned for driver use only. Power front seats and pedals are easily adjusted by miniature likenesses on door panels. Available in-dash six-disc changer plays CDs and DVDs. Contemporary cabin decor, with materials and details usually found in entry-level luxury vehicles, though some testers say dashboard plastics don't measure up.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Seats soft yet supportive, though some testers had difficulty finding a comfortable position. Good outward visibility for most drivers, though rear headrests can obscure aft view. Some testers found over-the-shoulder visibility obscured by thick rear pillars. Passenger seat not adjustable for height and can feel slightly confining. Fold-down armrests on both seats. Entry/exit basically step-in easy, but doors should open wider.
| 2WD Touring w/leather | AWD Touring | AWD Touring w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 6.7 |
Seats soft yet supportive, though some testers had difficulty finding a comfortable position. Good outward visibility for most drivers, though rear headrests can obscure aft view. Some testers found over-the-shoulder visibility obscured by thick rear pillars. Passenger seat not adjustable for height and can feel slightly confining. Fold-down armrests on both seats. Entry/exit basically step-in easy, but doors should open wider.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Adequate leg room in base model, whose 2nd-row bench seat is stationary. Touring/Limited 2nd-row buckets slide fore/aft to benefit either 2nd- or 3rd-row leg room. With buckets, long center-floor console extends between 1st and 2nd rows. Great head room, but high windowsills, high front headrests create confined feel for shorter riders. Third row more elevated, but sized for preteens; access a challenge.
| 2WD Touring w/leather | AWD Touring | AWD Touring w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 6.2 |
Adequate leg room in base model, whose 2nd-row bench seat is stationary. Touring/Limited 2nd-row buckets slide fore/aft to benefit either 2nd- or 3rd-row leg room. With buckets, long center-floor console extends between 1st and 2nd rows. Great head room, but high windowsills, high front headrests create confined feel for shorter riders. Third row more elevated, but sized for preteens; access a challenge.
Cargo Room
Grocery bags fit upright behind 3rd row. Third-row seatbacks easily flip flat from back of vehicle, but only long of limb can lift them from there. Folded 2nd-row buckets bridged by panel to create broad but not fully flat load floor. Shallow under-floor bin and available power liftgate are useful touches. Chrysler lists maximum cargo volume of 92.2 cu ft for the five-seat model, 79.5 for the others.
| 2WD Touring w/leather | AWD Touring | AWD Touring w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 9 | 9 | 9 | 8.3 |
Grocery bags fit upright behind 3rd row. Third-row seatbacks easily flip flat from back of vehicle, but only long of limb can lift them from there. Folded 2nd-row buckets bridged by panel to create broad but not fully flat load floor. Shallow under-floor bin and available power liftgate are useful touches. Chrysler lists maximum cargo volume of 92.2 cu ft for the five-seat model, 79.5 for the others.
Value within Class
Pacifica feels smaller inside than its generous exterior dimensions suggest. And it drives like a heavy minivan--which is better than driving like a heavy SUV. In the end, it successfully mixes traditional vehicle types to create a versatile wagon with some upscale appeal.
| 2WD Touring w/leather | AWD Touring | AWD Touring w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 4 | 5 | 4 | 5.7 |
Pacifica feels smaller inside than its generous exterior dimensions suggest. And it drives like a heavy minivan--which is better than driving like a heavy SUV. In the end, it successfully mixes traditional vehicle types to create a versatile wagon with some upscale appeal.
Total Score
| 2WD Touring w/leather | AWD Touring | AWD Touring w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 61 | 62 | 60 | 56.7 |
Scores for all Midsize Sport-utility Vehicles
| Low Score | 43 | |
| Average Score | 56 | |
| High Score | 66 |
2006 Chrysler Pacifica Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 07/24/2006
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| 2WD Base 4-door wagon | $25,415 | $23,439 | $730 |
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| AWD Base 4-door wagon | $28,075 | $25,807 | $730 |
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| 2WD Touring 4-door wagon | $28,565 | $26,243 | $730 |
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| AWD Touring 4-door wagon | $31,365 | $28,735 | $730 |
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| 2WD Limited 4-door wagon | $35,010 | $31,979 | $730 |
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| AWD Limited 4-door wagon | $36,885 | $33,648 | $730 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Base
Powertrain
3.5-liter V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability.
Safety
Dual front airbags, driver knee airbag, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning w/dual-zone manual controls, interior air filter, power steering, tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, 8-way power driver seat, 4-way power passenger seat, center console, cupholders, 2nd-row split folding seat, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, Infinity AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, visor mirrors, map lights, variable-intermittent wipers, rear defogger, rear wiper/washer, automatic-off headlights, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, rear privacy glass, roof rails.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Load-leveling suspension, 235/65R17 tires, wheel covers, AWD adds: all-wheel drive, alloy wheels.
Touring adds to Base:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Dual-zone automatic climate controls, 10-way power driver seat, 2nd-row bucket seats, 3rd-row split folding seat, analog clock, universal garage door opener, illuminated visor mirrors.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Alloy wheels, AWD adds: all-wheel drive, leather upholstery.
Limited adds to Touring:
Safety
Curtain side airbags, rear-obstacle-detection system, tire-pressure monitor.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather upholstery, heated front and 2nd-row seats, power-adjustable pedals, memory system (driver seat, mirrors, pedals), wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel, power sunroof, Infinity AM/FM/cassette w/in-dash 6-disc CD/DVD changer, automatic day/night rearview and driver-side mirrors, cargo cover, power liftgate.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Fog lights, roof rack.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
235/55HR19 tires, chrome alloy wheels, AWD adds: all-wheel drive.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Leather Value Group
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2WD Base
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$1,910
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$1,681
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AWD Base
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$1,635
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$1,439
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Cargo Convenience Group plus leather upholstery, 10-way power driver seat, heated front seats, in-dash 6-disc CD/DVD changer, alloy wheels (2WD).
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Quick Order Pkg. 26T
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2WD Touring
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$1,895
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$1,668
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Leather upholstery, AM/FM/cassette w/in-dash 6-disc CD/DVD changer, power liftgate, fog lights.
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Quick Order Pkg. 26U
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AWD Touring
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$2,280
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$2,006
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Curtain side airbags, heated front and 2nd-row seats, power-adjustable pedals, AM/FM/cassette w/in-dash 6-disc CD/DVD changer, memory system (driver seat, mirrors, pedals), power folding mirrors w/automatic day/night, power liftgate, automatic day/night rearview mirror, automatic headlights, fog lights.
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Spring Special Quick Order Pkg.
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2WD Touring
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$3,595
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$3,164
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AWD Touring
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$3,980
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$3,502
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Quick Order Pkg. 26T (2WD) or Quick Order Pkg. 26U (AWD) plus Cargo Convenience Group, rear-obstacle-detection system, power sunroof, DVD entertainment system, satellite radio (includes one year service), roof rails.
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Comfort and Convenience Group
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Touring
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$695
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$612
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Heated front and 2nd-row seats, power-adjustable pedals. 2WD requires Quick Order Pkg.
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Cargo Convenience Group
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Base, Touring
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$335
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$295
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Cargo cover, cargo net, roof rack, rear bumper pad.
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Powertrain |
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Traction control
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2WD Touring
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$175
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$154
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Safety |
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Curtain side airbags
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Base, Touring
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$595
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$524
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Rear-obstacle-detection system
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Touring
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$285
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$251
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Touring w/Comfort and Convenience Group
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$275
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$242
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Tire-pressure monitor
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Touring
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$70
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$62
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Navigation system
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Touring, Limited
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$1,695
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$1,492
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Touring requires Quick Order Pkg.
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DVD entertainment system
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Touring, Limited
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$990
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$871
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Touring requires 6-disc CD/DVD changer and power liftgate or Quick Order Pkg.
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Upgraded Infinity sound system
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Touring, Limited
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$700
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$616
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Touring requires Quick Order Pkg.
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In-dash 6-disc CD/DVD changer
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Base, Touring
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$555
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$488
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AM/FM/cassette/CD player
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Base, Touring
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$150
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$132
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Satellite radio
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Touring, Limited
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$195
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$172
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Includes one year service.
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UConnect
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2WD Touring
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$360
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$317
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AWD Touring, Limited
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$275
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$242
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Wireless cell phone link. Includes automatic day/night rearview mirror. Touring requires Quick Order Pkg.
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Heated Seat Group
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Touring
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$550
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$484
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Heated front and 2nd-row seats. 2WD requires Quick Order Pkg.
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Power sunroof
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Touring
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$895
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$788
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Power liftgate
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Touring
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$400
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$352
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Smoker's Group
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Base, Limited, Touring
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$50
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$44
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Ash tray, lighter.
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Engine-block heater
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Base, Limited, Touring
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$45
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$40
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Metallic paint
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Base, Limited, Touring
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$150
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$132
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Pearlcoat paint
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Base, Limited, Touring
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$225
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$198
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Laminated side glass
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Touring, Limited
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$300
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$264
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Touring requires Quick Order Pkg., curtain side airbags.
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Xenon headlights
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Touring, Limited
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$550
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$484
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Touring requires Quick Order Pkg.
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Full-size spare tire
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Touring
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$195
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$172
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NA w/19-inch chrome alloy wheels.
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Alloy wheels
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2WD Base
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$400
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$352
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Chrome alloy wheels
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Touring
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$750
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$660
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19-inch chrome alloy wheels
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Touring
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$1,225
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$1,078
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Touring w/Signature Pkg.
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$430
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$378
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Includes tire-pressure monitor, 235/55HR19 tires. Requires Quick Order Pkg.
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2006 Chrysler Pacifica Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Chrysler Pacifica 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 116.3 |
| Overall Length, in. | 198.9 |
| Overall Width, in. | 79.3 |
| Overall Height, in. | 66.5 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4337 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 92.7 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 23.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.2 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 40.9 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 40.0 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 39.9 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| sohc V6 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 3.5 /215 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 250 @ 6400 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 250 @ 3950 |
| Availability | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 4-speed automatic | 17/22 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Chrysler Pacifica 4-door wagon |
| Front Impact, Driver | 5 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 5 |
| Rollover Resistance | 4 |
| Side Impact, Driver | 5 |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | 5 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 3/36,000 | $100 deductible per visit |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/100,000 | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
Canada
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
Also in the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica Review:
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4.
5.
6.
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