Used 2012 Chevrolet Impala for Sale

Occupant protection comes from a complement of six airbags - front, side, head curtain - and GM's OnStar telematics service. The Impala also comes equipped with ABS and stability control for a firmer grasp of the roadway.

Buick LaCrosse - Also a part of the GM lineup, the LaCrosse is more refined and athletic than the Impala, and its near-luxury credentials make it more of a status symbol. However, the Impala delivers a softer ride for those looking for that.

Chrysler 300 - The 300 has a more opulent interior and exterior. Even its ride is more luxurious. It also offers more features and better handling. The Impala, with its new engine, excels in straight-line performance, which is not as much of a priority to buyers in this class.

Hyundai Azera - The Azera is significantly more stylish, modern and refined, inside and out. It offers many more innovative technology features, as well as a driving experience that is far more balanced between ride and handling.

Volkswagen Passat - The Passat is a higher-quality automobile all the way around. It's so well engineered that it makes the Impala look and feel even more pedestrian than it is. The Impala, however, is less expensive and offers more cargo space.