Is the 2020 Chevrolet Impala a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Length 201.3 in. Class median 192.3 in.
- Commuter: $126 a month. Class median $107.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 58.9 in. Class middle half 56.5 to 58.1 in.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $126 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | Yes | 28% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Impala a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.8 in | Median 36.5 in | 98 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.4 in | Median 37.4 in | 98 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 18.8 cu ft | Median 15.1 cu ft | 92 | Yes |
Is the Impala a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $31,620 | Median $36,750 | 103 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 305 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 105 | Yes |
| Length | 201.3 in | Median 192.3 in | 100 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.8 ft | Median 37.3 ft | 96 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 14.5 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 103 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Impala a good commuter car?
No. $126 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $126
- Median of 103 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 28 mpg, top 72% of 101
Is the Impala a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 58.9 in tall | 56.5 to 58.1 in tall | 100 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.9 in | Median 38.7 in | 97 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.8 ft | Median 37.3 ft | 96 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Impala a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the Impala worth the money?
Yes. Priced 28% below cars like it.
- Price, LT FWD
- $31,620
- Predicted price
- $43,966
- Gap
- -$12,346 (-28%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Impala a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 564 trims of other makes, sedans, 2020.
What this cannot tell you
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