Kia Carnival vs Chrysler Pacifica

The Kia Carnival and Chrysler Pacifica are both eight-seat vans with an electrified option, but they differ on price and features. The short answer: the Pacifica offers a plug-in hybrid, available all-wheel drive, and Stow ‘n Go seats, while the Carnival starts lower and carries a longer 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Here is how they compare.

Kia Carnival vs Chrysler Pacifica: specs side by side

Specs compared

Specification Kia Carnival Chrysler Pacifica
Starting MSRP About $37,900 About $43,645
Seating Up to 8 Up to 8
Engine 3.5L V6 (287 hp) 3.6L V6 (287 hp)
Electrified option Hybrid (about 242 hp) Plug-in hybrid (about 32 mi electric)
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive FWD standard, AWD available (gas)
Seating flexibility Slide-Flex; available VIP Lounge seats Stow ‘n Go (2nd and 3rd fold flat)
Powertrain warranty 10 yr / 100,000 mi 5 yr / 60,000 mi
Assembly South Korea Windsor, Ontario (Canada)

By the numbers

Specification Kia Carnival Chrysler Pacifica
Starting MSRP About $37,900 About $43,645
Electrified Hybrid, about 33 mpg combined Plug-in hybrid, about 32 mi electric / 84 MPGe
All-wheel drive Not available Available (gas only)
Powertrain warranty 10 yr / 100,000 mi 5 yr / 60,000 mi

Starting MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and may or may not include destination charges; it excludes taxes, title, and dealer fees. Contact us for current pricing.

Price and value

The Carnival starts around $37,900, well under the Pacifica’s roughly $43,645. At ALM Kia Perry, a new Carnival also brings ALM VIP Club benefits and our Included Lifetime Warranty on qualifying new vehicles.

Electrified options

Both offer a way to save fuel, but differently. The Carnival’s hybrid returns about 33 mpg combined with no plug required. The Pacifica’s plug-in hybrid can travel about 32 miles on electricity alone and is rated up to 84 MPGe, which can mean gas-free commuting if you charge at home. Pick the Carnival for simplicity, the Pacifica if you want plug-in electric range.

All-wheel drive and seating

The Pacifica offers available all-wheel drive on gas models and its signature Stow ‘n Go seats that fold flat into the floor. The Carnival is front-wheel drive only but counters with available VIP Lounge second-row seats on its top trim.

Warranty

The Carnival’s 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty is double the Pacifica’s 5-year / 60,000-mile coverage.

The bottom line for Perry shoppers

Choose the Pacifica for plug-in electric range, available all-wheel drive, and Stow ‘n Go flexibility. Choose the Carnival for a lower price, a simple hybrid, VIP Lounge seating, and a longer warranty. Browse our Carnival inventory or contact ALM Kia Perry.

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Kia Carnival vs Chrysler Pacifica: common questions

Is the Kia Carnival better than the Chrysler Pacifica?
It depends on your needs. The Carnival starts lower and carries a longer 10-year / 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. The Pacifica offers a plug-in hybrid with electric range, available all-wheel drive, and Stow ‘n Go seating that the Carnival does not.
Is the Kia Carnival cheaper than the Pacifica?
Yes. The Carnival starts at about $37,900 versus about $43,645 for the Pacifica, a difference of nearly $5,700 to start.
Does the Kia Carnival have a plug-in hybrid?
No. The Carnival offers a conventional hybrid returning about 33 mpg combined. The Pacifica offers a plug-in hybrid with about 32 miles of electric-only range if you want to plug in.
Does the Kia Carnival offer all-wheel drive?
No. The Carnival is front-wheel drive only. The Pacifica offers available all-wheel drive on its gas models.
Which van has more flexible seating?
The Pacifica’s Stow ‘n Go lets the second and third rows fold flat into the floor. The Carnival’s seats are removable and it offers available VIP Lounge second-row seats on the top trim.
Do the Carnival and Pacifica have the same warranty?
No. The Carnival carries 10 years / 100,000 miles of powertrain coverage versus 5 years / 60,000 miles for the Pacifica.

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