2019 Chrysler Pacifica Trim Levels with Comparisons & Configurations.

If you think minivans can't be cool, think again. Chrysler invented the minivan concept way back in 1984, so it's no surprise that the brand revolutionized the concept when the Pacifica was released in 2017.

The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica has received numerous awards for its combination of exceptional features, quality, and value, along with all the latest tech. This minivan has been named a Top Safety Pick of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a Consumers Digest Best Buy, Family Car of the Year by Cars.com, the Best Minivan by the New York Daily News, and a host of other accolades. Here's how the six great trims of the Pacifica compare with one another.

Compare the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica L vs LX Trims. What is the difference?

All 2019 Pacifica trims can fit either seven or eight passengers depending on whether you opt for the second-row bench or captain's chairs. Choose from cloth upholstery in black or toffee for these two lower trims.

Every 2019 Pacifica model shares the same powertrain, a 3.6-liter V6 engine 287 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Fuel economy is the real standout here, with an EPA-estimated 19 city/28 highway miles per gallon. You can even opt for a hybrid version of the Pacifica, which can travel up to 33 miles on a full charge.

Unlike the L trim, the LX has an electronic stability system. It also benefits from Chrysler's upgraded Touring Suspension.

The LX is available with the Tire and Wheel Group of optional features, including special 20-inch aluminum wheels and all-season tires with locking lug nuts. However, only the L trim can be upgraded with all-weather floor mats as stand-alone options. In the LX, they are part of the Interior Protection Group of options that also includes a cargo liner, bright door sills that resist scratches and Stow-n-Go storage bins that can double as coolers for tailgate fanatics.

Both trims have 17-inch wheels: steel for the L and aluminum for the LX, which is also available with 10-spoke aluminum wheels. Both trims also have heated exterior mirrors. The LX exterior is upgraded with front and rear LED lights and automatic headlights.

Added interior features for the LX trim include a cargo compartment light, second-row storage bins under the floor and convenient second-and-third-row Stow-n-Go seats, which fold flat at the push of a button for cargo flexibility. It also has an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat with four-way lumbar adjustment, compared to a manually adjustable driver's seat for the L trim.

As for tech, both the L and LX trims have a 12-volt power outlet, an electronic vehicle information center, outside temperature display, and a six-speaker stereo system. They share a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth, Android Auto smartphone integration, and USB.

The LX trim adds luxuries like overhead ambient lighting, three-zone automatic climate control, an overhead DVD player, and a rear heater and air-conditioner. The climate control and rear HVAC are optional for the L, but the ambient lighting is not offered on the base trim.

Standard safety equipment for both the L and LX trims of the Pacifica includes cross-path detection, blind-spot detection, keyless entry, rear parking assist, and a rearview camera. Both trims can be upgraded with KeySense and an electronic vehicle tracking system. KeySense, which allows parents to set speed and volume limits for specific Pacifica key fobs, is a must for families with teen drivers.

Compare the 2019 Pacifica LX vs Touring Plus Trims. What is the difference?

When you upgrade from the LX to the Touring Plus trim, you get standard 17-inch 10-spoke aluminum wheels with the option to upgrade to either 18-inch black or painted aluminum wheels or 20-inch black aluminum wheels. Power sliding doors, LED taillamps, and premium fog lamps are also standard for the Pacifica Touring Plus, which shares the same powertrain as the LX.

Additional interior features for the Touring Plus include interior LED lamps in the door handles and an extended floor console. It also adds a remote charge-only USB port and a security alarm.

Available tech options exclusive to Touring Plus and higher trims include three-channel wireless headphones, a 3G LTE wireless hotspot, a color 7-inch driver information display, a larger 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system, dual HDMI ports, a Blu-Ray player, HD radio, GPS navigation, seatback video screens, TrafficPlus real-time traffic service, a wireless streaming theater, and USB video port.

In addition to the cloth options available in lower trims, the Touring Plus can be outfitted with special S-logo upholstery.

Drivers who choose the Touring Plus can upgrade the minivan with a range of options packages that are not available on the lower trims. The Advanced SafetyTec Group for those who want advanced driver assistance functionality bundles a 360-degree camera, automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control, advanced braking assist, full-speed forward collision warning, advanced lane departure warning, both parallel and perpendicular parking assist, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. The Cold Weather Group includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel and heated seats.

The Pacifica Touring Plus can achieve a towing capacity of 3,600 pounds when equipped with the optional Trailer Tow Group. These features include a wiring harness, 200-amp alternator, trailer hitch, heavy-duty radiator, and trailer sway damping capabilities.

Compare the Pacifica Touring Plus vs Touring L Trims. What is the difference?

Inside the Touring L, you'll have upholstery options that are unavailable in lower trims, including alloy seats and perforated leather bucket seats with the S logo,

Heated front seats, optional in the Touring Plus, are standard equipment for the Touring L. The Touring Plus also comes with standard second-row window shades,

Unlike the Touring Plus, the Touring L is not available with the optional Cold Weather Group or the Stow-n-Go Storage Bins. The wireless headphones, dual HDMI ports, USB video port, seat-back video screens, and Blu-Ray player are also not offered for the Touring L.

However, the Touring L is the lowest trim that can be upgraded with the Premium Audio Group, with a 13-speaker high-end Alpine audio system, 8.4-inch touchscreen, active noise control to dampen unwanted sounds, and automatic Advance and Reverse Stow-n-Go Seating. You can also add a third-row USB port.

Compare the Pacifica Touring L vs Touring L Plus Trims. What is the difference?

The Touring L Plus adds standard comfort and convenience features that include heated seats, household-style 115-volt power outlet, rear ambient lighting, 4G LTE wireless hotspot, an upgraded Super Console with organizational dividers and tech connectivity, Blu-Ray player, dual HDMI ports, GPS navigation, HD radio, seatback video screens, TrafficPlus SiriusXM service, wireless streaming theater, and USB video port.

In addition, the features offered in the Premium Audio Group, optional for the Touring L, are standard in the Touring L Plus model.

Options for the Touring L Plus that are not available for lower Pacifica trims include hands-free functionality for the sliding doors and power liftgate and three-pane panoramic sunroof.

Compare the 2019 Pacifica Touring L Plus vs Limited Trims. What is the difference?

Graduating to the top-of-the-line Pacifica trim has benefits that include standard alloy seats with Nappa leather trim, which can be upgraded to full Nappa leather bucket seats with the S logo. Other exclusive standard features include a power-folding third row, an integrated vacuum, foot-row courtesy lamps, driver-side door searchlights, high-intensity discharge headlamps, LED daytime running lights, front LED fog lamps, panoramic sunroof, and a hands-free power liftgate and sliding doors.

Exclusive standard tech features for the high-end Pacifica trim include an auto-dimming and auto-adjusting rearview mirror with turn signals and memory settings as well as a third-row USB port

Unlike the Touring L Plus, the Limited trim does not include the household-style power outlet. Optional features for the Limited trim that are standard on the Touring L Plus model include the Blu-Ray player, dual HDMI ports, HD radio, seatback video screens, wireless streaming theater, and USB video port.

Optional features exclusive to the Limited model include the 8-Passenger Seating and 20-Inch Wheel Group, which adds 20-inch aluminum wheels, upgraded all-season tires, a second-row bench, and locking lug nuts for security.

Final Thoughts

When it comes to the Pacifica, even the lower trims in the lineup are quite well-equipped. The right trim for your needs really depends on which of the many available bells and whistles you most desire. If you're on a budget, opt for the base model (L). It has all the features that most drivers consider high-priority, including driver assistance and infotainment tech, at a competitive price tag for the minivan class.

If you want to up the ante and enjoy even more luxury, any of the Touring trims will provide the amenities you want without the higher cost of the Limited model.

Fans of the Pacifica are often drawn by the many features that aren't available in other minivans, such as the easy-to-use and versatile Stow-n-Go seats, noise canceling as standard equipment, and class-leading cargo space. Both power and fuel economy also top the offerings from competitors, making this minivan a force to be reckoned with if you need a family vehicle that's an all-around winner.