Chevrolet Impala vs. Acura TLX

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Impala and Acura TLX contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Impala and the Acura TLX.

When we compare the Chevrolet Impala's and the Acura TLX's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Impala has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Acura TLX has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Impala's and the Acura TLX's specifications and ratings, the Acura TLX is a better car than the Chevrolet Impala.

Pricing: A used 2020 Chevrolet Impala ranges from $11,998 to $25,999 while a used 2020 Acura TLX is priced between $17,995 to $32,460.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Impala loses 54 percent of its value and the Acura TLX loses 49.7 percent of its value. This means the Acura TLX retains 4.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Impala.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Impala is 7.6 out of 10 while the Acura TLX's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Impala is 7.3 out of 10. For the Acura TLX the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Acura TLX a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Impala.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Impala’s base engine makes 305 horsepower, and the Acura TLX base engine makes 206 horsepower. The Impala is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The TLX is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 568 miles. This gives the Acura TLX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Impala. The Impala uses e85, regular unleaded, and the TLX uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Impala has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Chevrolet Impala and the Acura TLX have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.