Today, big sedans are less like land barges and more closely related to their mid-size, more popular family-sedan siblings.
The Impala shares most of its underpinnings with the Buick LaCrosse, but the LaCrosse offers more options, a nicer cabin, and less interior space.
There's also the Hyundai Azera, which is stylish, drives well, offers tons of leg room, and ample technology.
The Ford Taurus feels smaller inside comes with the challenge of dealing with MyFordTouch.
The Nissan Maxima has an average interior and surprising performance, though it can be hindered by the continuously-variable transmission.
And, there's the Toyota Avalon, which feels more upscale than the Impala in many ways, but lacks the planted drive feel.
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The 2015 Chevrolet Impala is loaded with technology and handles better previous models, and it's better looking, too. |
The Buick LaCrosse is both supremely comfortable and excellent on gas, but we'd point you to the Premium versions if you're seriously considering one. |
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The 2015 Azera is the big, stylish, luxurious Hyundai for folks who don't want the Genesis's bulk or price tag. |
The 2015 Toyota Avalon is no longer just for retirees, although they'll appreciate the attractive design, available fuel-sipping Hybrid, and rejuvenated driving dynamics as much as anyone. |
The 2014 Nissan Maxima isn't the enthusiast car it claims to be, but it is a more luxurious, more stylish option than many of its competitors. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $27,060 | $31,065 | $27,055 | $34,000 | $32,285 | $31,290 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 17 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
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| Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 |
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| Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars |
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| 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS | 4-Door Sedan FWD | 4-Door Sedan SE FWD | 4-Door Sedan | 4-Door Sedan XLE (GS) | 4-Door Sedan 3.5 S |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front 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 |
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| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD |
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| 2015 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2015 Buick Lacrosse | 2015 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2015 Ford Taurus | 2015 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2015 Hyundai Azera | 2015 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2015 Toyota Avalon | 2015 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2014 Nissan Maxima | |
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