Used Chevrolet Impala for Sale nearSan Marcos, TX

How much does the Chevrolet Impala cost in today's market?

Used Chevrolet Impala prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Chevrolet Impala's current nationwide average price is $9,689, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $9,688 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2018, 2019, and 2020 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Impala a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Impala is a strong used-car pick if you want a roomy full-size sedan with comfort, value, and easy-to-live-with manners. The all-generations owner rating is 4.49/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Impala for its spacious cabin, smooth ride, and comfortable long-distance driving character. Across the model years, shoppers also tend to value its straightforward tech, strong performance, and overall practicality.

Expert reviews rate the 2014 and 2015 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in the newer expert-reviewed years center on active-safety equipment that often costs extra, base-engine performance that feels modest for such a large sedan, and some dated-feeling details in the cabin and controls.

23.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Impala models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Impala for comfort, space, and dependable everyday use, and expert commentary also points to a generally solid ownership experience with strong value. The model’s broad appeal comes through in the way it blends easygoing driving manners with a roomy cabin and straightforward technology.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Impala between 4.33 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and a strong maintenance record.

What should I look for when buying a used Chevrolet Impala?

Across all model years, at 56.1% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Advanced Safety Package
• Infotainment: MyLink infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA says to expect between 18 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway, depending on vehicle configuration.

Which Chevrolet Impala trim should I buy?

The 2015 Chevrolet Impala offers these trims:

• Impala LS: Entry trim with the standard 4-cylinder engine and the lowest starting price.
• Impala 2LT: Best-value choice if you want the satisfying V6 engine and a stronger overall setup.
• Impala 2LTZ: Loaded trim with the most equipment and the highest price in the lineup.

What Chevrolet Impala do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Impala years with the most listings are 2018, 2017, and 2016.

Those higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they combine broad availability with the Impala’s roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and strong value proposition.

What is the Chevrolet Impala's resale value?

Most model years in this group are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer examples, while the older years show smaller declines.

The 2016, 2018, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Impala safe?

• 2015: 7/10
• 2014: 9/10

For the safest used buy, the 2014 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Chevrolet Impala now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2019 model is at −9.73% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −4.4%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 28.5% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 28.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,625. The Chevrolet Impala offers a roomy cabin and a comfortable ride that make it easy to live with every day.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.