2026 Chrysler Pacifica Select: Manahawkin Buyers Guide

Everything that makes a Pacifica a Pacifica

Strip away the leather and the extra screens and what is left on the Select is still the reason people buy this van over an SUV: Stow 'n Go seats that vanish into the floor in both rear rows, sliding doors that open fully in a tight parking spot, and a cabin that can seat up to eight people in front-wheel-drive trim. The 10.1-inch touchscreen is a genuinely modern piece of tech for an entry trim, with wireless phone mirroring standard rather than an option you have to hunt for. Tri-zone climate keeps second- and third-row passengers from fighting the driver over the thermostat, which matters more than it sounds like on a two-hour drive with kids in the back.

It is the version to consider if your priority is function over finish. You are not giving up the V6, the seating flexibility, or the towing capability, an available Trailer Tow Group still raises the rating to 3,600 pounds on the Select. You are giving up the interior materials and convenience features the Limited and Pinnacle add.

What you are trading away

The honest gap between the Select and the Limited is comfort and finish, not capability. The Select's 6-speaker audio is fine, not the Limited's 13-speaker Alpine system. The liftgate and doors are manual rather than hands-free. The seats are cloth-forward rather than Nappa leather, and there is no panoramic sunroof. None of that changes how the van drives or what it can carry; it changes how the cabin feels on a long trip.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2026 Pacifica Select?

MSRP starts at $44,445 before the $1,995 destination charge, New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax, and title and registration. All-wheel drive adds roughly $3,000 more. Current programs are posted on the dealer's specials page.

Does the Select seat eight?

Yes, in front-wheel-drive form the Select seats up to eight. Choosing all-wheel drive drops capacity to seven, a common tradeoff across minivans and three-row SUVs when the drivetrain hardware needs the extra floor space.

Can I get all-wheel drive on the Select?

Yes, it is available for roughly $3,000 over the front-wheel-drive price. It is not available on the plug-in hybrid trims at all, so if AWD matters to you and you also want the hybrid, the gas Select, Limited or Pinnacle are your only path to both.

Is the Select worth it over the Limited?

If the interior finish and audio system are not priorities, yes. You keep every functional advantage of the Pacifica, the V6, the Stow 'n Go seating, the touchscreen, at the lowest entry price in the lineup. Families who care more about leather and a panoramic roof should look at the Limited instead.

Where can I test drive a Select near LBI?

At Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram on Route 72 in Manahawkin, about ten minutes from the causeway. Ileana G., a recent Pacifica buyer, said the sales team made "sure all your doubts are very well explained."

The bottom line

The Select is the Pacifica stripped to what actually matters for a lot of families: the V6, the seating flexibility, the modern touchscreen, at the lineup's lowest price. If you do not need the leather and the extra speakers, it is the smart buy.