2013 Chevrolet Impala vs. Its Competition

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May 1, 2012

The sedans that form the Impala's competitive set have all been updated--some twice or even more--since the Chevy's last full remake.

The Toyota Avalon reappears in 2013 with a sleek new body and new connectivity features, a trick the Hyundai Azera pulled off for the 2012 model year.

The Ford Taurus gets a mid-cycle refresh in 2013, and adds a new turbocharged four-cylinder option for better gas-mileage ratings, as well as MyFord Touch controls for infotainment and accessory systems.

The Chrysler 300 just received an eight-speed automatic to go with its six-cylinder engine for 31-mpg highway gas mileage.

Meanwhile, the Buick LaCrosse--a cousin to the Impala--has an eAssist model, a mild-hybrid package that lifts fuel economy to as much as 33 mpg on the highway cycle, while also delivering a much more likeable shape and a richer interior.

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6.6 Dated in styling, safety, and comfort, the 2013 Chevrolet Impala still earns credit for interior space, highway gas mileage, and low prices.	8.2 The 2013 Buick LaCrosse hits the mark for comfort, sophistication, and refinement in a large sedan—and its 36-mpg rating is icing on the cake.	8 The 2013 Ford Taurus gets improved performance and is more of a technology and luxury flagship than ever--although its 'smaller inside' packaging continues to limit its appeal.	8.4 The 2013 Toyota Avalon is more responsive and sophisticated than ever before, without giving up any comfort; and in the new Avalon Hybrid, 40 mpg has never been so serene.	8.4 Riper and more mature, the latest Chrysler 300 has classically handsome looks and in the right versions, big rear-drive fun.	8.6 With real design appeal, confident performance, and a true luxury-car ambiance, the new 2012 Hyundai Azera brings far more sophistication to the showroom, but doesn't lose its carry-over attributes of comfort and value for the money.
MSRP From
$25,860	$31,660	$26,700	$30,990	$27,670	$32,000
Gas Mileage
18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy	21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy	14 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy	20 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V6	Gas/Electric I4	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas V6
EPA Class
Large Cars	Midsize Cars	Large Cars	Large	Large Cars	Large
Style Name
4dr Sedan LS Retail	4dr Sedan Base FWD	4dr Sedan SE FWD	4dr Sedan XLE (Natl)	4dr Sedan V6 RWD	4dr Sedan
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	5	5	5	5	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
4 Door Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan
Transmission
Automatic	Automatic w/manual shift	Automatic w/Manual Shift	Automatic	Automatic w/manual shift	Automatic w/manual shift