Chevrolet Impala vs. Ford Taurus

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Taurus 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 Ford Taurus.

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

Pricing: A used 2019 Chevrolet Impala ranges from $13,991 to $25,698 while a used 2019 Ford Taurus is priced between $13,500 to $25,808.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Impala loses 51.3 percent of its value and the Ford Taurus loses 50.2 percent of its value. This means the Ford Taurus retains 1.1 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 8.6 out of 10 while the Ford Taurus' quality rating is 8.4 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.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Impala is 8.5 out of 10. For the Ford Taurus the reliability rating is 7.8 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 Chevrolet Impala’s base engine makes 197 horsepower, and the 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 537 miles. The Taurus is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Impala the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Taurus. Both models use regular unleaded.

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

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