2015 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2015 Ford Taurus
When we compare the 2015 Chevrolet Impala's and the 2015 Ford Taurus's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Chevrolet Impala has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2015 Ford Taurus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Chevrolet Impala's and the 2015 Ford Taurus's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Chevrolet Impala is a better car than the 2015 Ford Taurus.
2015 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2015 Ford Taurus Pricing
A used 2015 Chevrolet Impala ranges from $9,019 to $20,992 while a used 2015 Ford Taurus is priced between $7,991 to $19,995.
2015 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2015 Ford Taurus Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2015 Chevrolet Impala loses 51.7 percent of its value and the 2015 Ford Taurus loses 52.7 percent of its value. This means the 2015 Chevrolet Impala retains 1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2015 Ford Taurus.
2015 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2015 Ford Taurus Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Impala is 8.4 out of 10 while the Ford Taurus' quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Impala being ranked 4 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Ford Taurus being ranked 5 out of 8.
2015 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2015 Ford Taurus Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Impala is 8.7 out of 10. For the Ford Taurus the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Impala a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Taurus.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2015 Chevrolet Impala’s base engine makes 196 horsepower, and the 2015 Ford Taurus base engine makes 288 horsepower. The Impala is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. The Taurus is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 551 miles. This gives the 2015 Chevrolet Impala the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2015 Ford Taurus. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are large cars, the 2015 Chevrolet Impala has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room and rear leg room. The 2015 Ford Taurus has the advantage in the areas of rear head room cargo space. The 2015 Chevrolet Impala and 2015 Ford Taurus are comparable in regards to front shoulder room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2015 Chevrolet Impala and the 2015 Ford Taurus have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
9019 - 20992
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.51674
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
7991 - 19995
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.526541
Chevrolet Impala Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.392351 / 10
Reliability:
8.677055 / 10
Retained Value:
6.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Taurus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.067283 / 10
Reliability:
8.101849 / 10
Retained Value:
6.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Impala Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
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2 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
8 out of / 8Ford Taurus Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 8Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline, Natural Gas
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2015 Chevrolet Impala Trim Levels
LS, LS CNG, LS Fleet, LT, LT CNG, LTZ
2015 Ford Taurus Trim Levels
Limited, Police Interceptor, SE, SEL, SHO
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
196 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
186 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
288 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
254 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
407 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
361 / 551 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
18.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
20.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3730 lbs
Width:
84.2 inches
Height:
58.9 inches
Length:
201.3 inches
Wheelbase:
111.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4054 lbs
Width:
85.7 inches
Height:
60.7 inches
Length:
202.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R17