Chevrolet Impala vs. Toyota Avalon

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Impala and Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon.

In comparing the Chevrolet Impala's and the Toyota Avalon'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 Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Avalon is a better car than the Chevrolet Impala.

Pricing: A used 2020 Chevrolet Impala ranges from $15,994 to $26,933 while a used 2020 Toyota Avalon is priced between $23,992 to $36,992.

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 Toyota Avalon loses 42.4 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Avalon retains 8.9 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 Toyota Avalon's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Impala being ranked 4 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 8.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Impala is 8.5 out of 10. For the Toyota Avalon the reliability rating is 9.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Avalon an 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 Toyota Avalon base engine makes 301 horsepower. The Impala is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles.This gives the Toyota Avalon the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Impala the advantage in maximum range. The Impala uses e85, regular unleaded, and the Avalon uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the Chevrolet Impala has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

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