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  • 2019 Toyota Sienna vs. Pacifica Head to Head Comparison

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    2019 Toyota Sienna vs. Pacifica Head to Head Comparison

    The Toyota Sienna debuted in 1998 in North America and was quickly considered to be the “Camry of minivans”. Sienna has one of the most loyal consumer bases with 67% of all Sienna purchases replacing another Toyota — 45% of which replaced an older model Sienna. Meanwhile, Chrysler recently returned the Pacifica to the North American market in 2017. In this minivan head to head, we will compare the 2019 Toyota Sienna and the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica to find out which competitor comes out ahead in terms of performance, safety, and interior features.

    While pricing of the Pacifica L starts lower at $26,985 vs. Sienna L at $31,315, adding options to it in order to ensure we are comparing minivans with similar features increases its MSRP quickly above the Sienna's initial MSRP12. To make the Pacifica comparable to Sienna L, the Pacifica Touring must be selected and then extra-cost options must be added still, such as the Advanced Safety Tec™ Group ($995) and eight-passenger seating ($495). Every 2019 Toyota Sienna comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense® P (TSS-P)24 and ToyotaCare, which are major advantages1138. Plus, Sienna is the only minivan in its class with available All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

    On top of the Sienna's advantages in safety and pricing, Toyota is also well-known for reliable vehicles. Toyota was a 2019 Best Resale Value Brand and had 3 Best Resale Value vehicles in the top 10 for Kelley Blue Book®'s57 2019 awards. Chrysler did not make the top 10 list of most awarded brands, but both the 2019 Pacifica and 2019 Sienna were included in Kelley Blue Book®'s57 12 Best Family Cars list.

    Plus, the 2018 IntelliChoice numbers show that the 2018 Sienna XLE has an “Excellent” cost-to-own value — beating out the 5-year cost numbers of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L in four categories: Depreciation (advantage of $2288), Maintenance (advantage of $221), Repair (advantage of $174), and Total Ownership (advantage of $3636).

    In this minivan head to head comparison, we will take a closer look at the performance, safety, and interior advantages of the 2019 Toyota Sienna and the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica. Let's begin.

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  • 2019 Toyota Sienna vs. 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Head to Head: Performance

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    2019 Toyota Sienna vs. 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Head to Head: Performance

    Who says driving a minivan means you have to sacrifice performance and fun?

    In terms of performance capabilities, the Toyota Sienna comes with the huge advantage of being the only minivan in its class with available All-Wheel Drive (AWD). This feature helps the driver maintain control in many difficult driving conditions.

    The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica is available as front-wheel drive only. This is great for city driving, but it is not as advantageous as a vehicle with All-Wheel Drive (AWD) for the many surprises that can come with road trips and family vacations.

    With 296HP, the 2019 Sienna comes with a horsepower advantage over the 2019 Pacifica. Pacifica offers less horsepower at just 287HP across all grades and trims58.

    Despite the advantage in horsepower, the 2019 Sienna L V6 has the same EPA-estimated combined MPG48 as the 2019 Pacifica L at EPA-estimated 22 MPG combined.

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  • 2019 Toyota Sienna vs. 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Head to Head: Safety

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    2019 Toyota Sienna vs. 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Head to Head: Safety

    Every 2019 Toyota Sienna comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense® P (TSS-P)24 which features many great safety functions. Pacifica's comparable Advanced Safety Tec™ Group is available on Touring Plus and above trims only - and it costs an additional $995.

    Some of the key active safety features included in Toyota Safety Sense® P (TSS-P)24 are described below:

    Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)2322 is designed to help mitigate potential collisions using radar and an in-vehicle camera to help detect a preceding vehicle and, under certain daytime conditions, a pedestrian. If the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle or a pedestrian is likely, an audio and visual alert is given and, provided the driver applies the brakes, the system may provide additional braking force using Brake Assist (BA)28. If the driver does not apply the brakes in this situation, the system may automatically apply the brakes, reducing speed to help mitigate the impact or avoid the collision altogether.

    Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)20. Under certain conditions, this feature alerts the driver if the vehicle begins to leave its lane. If Steering Assist (SA) has been enabled, the vehicle may make slight corrective steering inputs to help the vehicle stay within its lane.

    Automatic High Beams (AHB)18. This feature uses an in-vehicle camera to detect headlights or taillights ahead of your vehicle, and then toggles between high or low beam lights. This function helps to ensure that you have an appropriate amount of light ahead of your vehicle.

    Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)39. DRCC helps maintain a preset distance between your car and the car ahead of you. DRCC can automatically slow your vehicle in order to maintain that distance and detect when the vehicle ahead of you is no longer in your lane. The function will then resume your vehicle’s speed.

    ToyotaCare also comes standard on every Sienna. All leases and purchases of 2019 Toyota vehicles receive no charge 24-hour Roadside Assistance for 2 years/unlimited miles, plus a no-cost scheduled factory maintenance plan for 2 years or 25,000 miles1138. Chrysler offers a 5-year or 60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty.

    To round out the Sienna’s safety features, don’t forget that it is the only minivan in its class to offer All-Wheel Drive (AWD). Sienna's safety features include an available Bird's Eye View camera and a standard backup camera. The Pacifica comes with standard ParkSense® Rear Park Assist with Stop and available Blind Spot Monitoring but does not offer an All-Wheel Drive version.

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  • 2019 Toyota Sienna vs. 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Head to Head: Interior

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    2019 Toyota Sienna vs. 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Head to Head: Interior

    For minivan drivers, interior function and comfort are key. When comparing the 2019 Toyota Sienna and the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica, the interior of the Sienna takes a clear win.

    Sienna has considerably more cargo capacity at 150 cu. ft. behind the front row and 39.1 cu. ft. behind the third row compared to Pacifica’s 140.5 cu. ft. and 32.3 cu. ft. respectively42. Sienna has plenty of room for people, too, with standard seating for up to eight. Pacifica has an eight-passenger option that comes at an additional cost of $495.

    With the option of having so many passengers comes the question: how do you keep them entertained on the road? Sienna offers more for comfort and entertainment with a power moonroof that is standard on the XLE trim, and an available Dual-View Blu-ray Disc Entertainment Center with a 16.4-in. Display.

    Pacifica offers an available overhead DVD player on certain models only — but it comes with an additional cost of $995, and it is much smaller at only 10 inches. Both the Sienna and the Pacifica come with six speakers and a 7-in. touch-screen display.

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  • 2019 Toyota Sienna vs. 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Head to Head: Conclusion

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    2019 Toyota Sienna vs. 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Head to Head: Conclusion

    Sienna comes backed by a much longer history having debuted in North America in 1998. In comparison, Pacifica returned to the minivan game in 2017. In a head to head analysis of the performance, safety, and interior functions of these two minivans, it becomes clear that the Toyota Sienna remains a step ahead of the competition.

    While Pacifica starts at a lower base starting MSRP, its price quickly rises when features are added that make it a direct comparison to the base Sienna, especially in terms of safety features such as Toyota Safety Sense® P (TSS-P)24 and ToyotaCare1138 which come standard on every Sienna. To get comparable seating and safety features to the Sienna L, Pacifica buyers would need to choose the Pacific Touring model, plus add on extra options. This would bring the cost of their comparable minivan to $35,630. Meanwhile, the Sienna L starts at $31,31512. Plus, Sienna is the only minivan in its class that comes with available All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The Pacifica is front-wheel drive only.

    In terms of reliability, Toyota boasts awards that prove its worth: Toyota was awarded the Kelley Blue Book® award for Resale Value Brand 201957. Chrysler did not make the Top 10 list.

    To top off the list of advantages, Sienna outperforms Pacifica in both performance and interior function. The Sienna balances these categories by offering both higher horsepower58 than the Pacifica and by coming standard with eight-passenger seating which is an extra-cost add-on to the Pacifica.

    As for entertainment screen size, the Sienna has the Pacifica beat. Sienna comes with an available Dual-View Blu-ray Disc Entertainment Center with a 16.4-in. display. In comparison, the Pacifica offers available dual 10-in. HD touch-screens with Blu-ray player. Both have moonroof options, with Sienna offering an available dual moonroof and Pacifica offering an available tri-pane sunroof.

    After closely examining all categories, we come out of this head to head comparison with one clear minivan winner: the 2019 Toyota Sienna.

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