The base Pacifica LX FWD ($24,635) is powered by a 3.8-liter overhead-valve V6, delivering 200 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque through a four-speed automatic. All LX models seat five, with a three-place, folding second-row bench seat, and come with 17-inch steel wheels and hubcaps. Standard features include Chrysler’s Yes Essentials cloth upholstery that is stain and odor resistant, sunscreen glass, dual-zone temperature control, rear window wiper/washer, eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, four-way adjustable front passenger seat, tilt steering column, power locks and windows, remote keyless entry, AM/FM stereo with CD player and six speakers, steering-wheel audio controls, multiple 12-volt power outlets, cruise control, alarm, roof rails, load-leveling rear suspension, and P235/65R17 all-season tires on steel wheels

The Pacifica AWD ($27,225) adds an engine and transmission upgrade and all-wheel drive. Its 4.0-liter overhead-cam V6 delivers 253 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, with a six-speed automatic. Chrysler's all-wheel drive system varies power delivery front to rear to maximize traction. It does not have low-range gearing.

Quick Order Package 29L for LX models ($1,945) includes leather upholstery, aluminum wheels, cargo net, heated front seats, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat and four-way power adjustable passenger seat, and a rear tonneau cover. An Entertainment Group ($860) adds rear DVD entertainment. Alloy wheels are available for $500, and a $335 Cargo Convenience Group adds a rear cargo net, a rear tonneau cover, and roof rail crossbars.

Touring FWD ($28,265) and Touring AWD ($30,310) get the 4.0 V6 and six-speed automatic. Touring models come with seating for six, in a 2/2/2 bucket-seat layout, and add more features. Standard equipment includes automatic dual-zone temperature control with cabin air filtration, 200-watt amplifier, Sirius satellite radio with one-year subscription, auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated outside mirrors, 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat, Vehicle Information Center, leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel, HomeLink universal door opener, fog lamps, alloy wheels, and body color door handles.

A Signature Series Package for Touring ($4630) includes leather upholstery; a 385-watt amplifier; six-disc CD changer; Infinity Intermezzo surround sound with eight Infinity speakers and subwoofer; adjustable roof rail crossbars; auto-dimming driver side mirror; rear cargo net; heated exterior mirrors; heated front and second-row seats; ParkSense rear park assist system; power adjustable pedals; power liftgate; sunroof; memory for the stereo, driver seat, mirrors and pedals; tire pressure-monitor display; and P235/55R19 all-season tires on alloy wheels.

A GPS navigation system with rear backup camera is available for $1,995. A Comfort /Convenience Group ($555) has power adjustable pedals, auto-dimming driver’s side mirror, and memory for the driver seat, mirrors, pedals, and audio. Other options include leather upholstery ($1,400), ParkView rear camera with Parksense ($595); P235/55R19 all-season tires on chromed alloy wheels ($1,150), sunroof ($895), 385-watt Infinity Intermezzo Surround Sound ($700) with eight Infinity speakers and subwoofer, power liftgate ($400), heated first- and second-row seats ($550), and UConnect hands-free cell phone link ($275).

The Pacifica Limited FWD ($34,150) and Limited AWD ($36,195) are the luxury models. They feature the 2/2/2 seating and nearly all the amenities, including leather seats with position memory for the driver, heated front and second-row seats, 6CD changer, auto-dimming driver’s side mirror, sunroof, wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, power adjustable pedals, power-liftgate, ParkSense rear back-up system, rear cargo net, cargo area tonneau cover, and P235/55R19 all-season tires on chromed alloy wheels. Limited models are available with Touring options as well as High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights ($550).

In addition to multi-stage front airbags, all Pacificas come standard with curtain-style head protection airbags for all outboard seats, tire-pressure monitor, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) skid-management system, brake assist for the antilock brakes (ABS), and traction control. A ParkView rear back-up camera is optional ($595). The Pacifica has done very well in government crash tests, earning a five-star rating for front and side impact from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and four stars for rollover resistance.