2017 Toyota Sienna vs. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Minivans have been the butt of several jokes, since they arrived on the market. While that may have been the case initially, the body style is gaining traction in the area of coolness. If you’ve been shopping for a minivan and you have yet to do research, we’ve done a bit for you. The 2017 Toyota Sienna and the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica are two of the auto world's strongest competitors in the segment, so if you’ve been curious how they differ, keep on reading.

The first area people may want to know about is the MSRP. The Toyota Sienna comes in around $30,710, while the Pacifica begins at $30,090, but in terms of power, one is better than the other. Under the hood, the 2017 Toyota Sienna offers a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that offers a whopping 296 horsepower (not bad for a minivan). The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica’s 3.6-liter V-6 provides nearly that with 287 horsepower. The Sienna is also capable of holding an extra gallon of fuel.

Differences between standard features

When it comes to standard, necessary features, both models offer Bluetooth, all season tires, and anti-lock brakes. If we break it down further, the Toyota Sienna is the only one that offers A/C with climate control as a standard on the base level - a feature many modern-day drivers like to have.

In terms of safety, the 2017 Toyota Sienna has an option to include an anti-theft alarm system at the base level, while the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica does not.

If you’re curious to learn more about the Toyota Sienna, stop by our dealership or contact us by phone. You can also fill out the simple form to the right!