I think that is the correct answer. All new car models are heading this direction AFAIK. Even if the fuel hit is insignificant, but considering you are lugging around some weight endlessly, and that hundreds of millions of people are doing it everyday and that should have some effect on the planet,..... right?
Think about the last time you had to use a spare tire.... if ever. That'll give you the answer.
If you live in an area where roads are that poor and tire blowouts are fairly common, and recovery services / cellphone service, etc are spotty, then fair enough, lug around a spare for your peace of mind. That is not the case for the majority of population that live in cities or suburbs in USA. The most I'll carry would be the air compressor / fix-a-glue which came with the car and is fairly lightweight & compact. It fits inside its own compartment and doesn't encroach on the passenger / cargo space. My car came with the vacuum cleaner which I used extensively for the last several years, but it seems to have lost it's charm (suction), and the dealership can't find anything wrong with it. So I don't use much of it nowadays and use my trustworthy Dyson in the garage which "sucks" like a true pro.
To the OP, the Pacifica is a great car as it is and the lack of a spare wouldn't or shouldn't bother you one bit in my opinion. But if you do feel the need for it, you may use that link provided earlier for previous post. $300 is a great price for it and IIRC that was the price it was selling for from dealerships when I bought my car. Many times I considered buying it but always left out and don't regret it at all.