Compare 2003 Chevrolet Impala - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $21,160 | $21,480 | $21,155 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $19,361 | $19,667 | $19,645 |
| Destination | $660 | $660 | $650 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | Driver Side | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Partial | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Split-bench | Split-bench | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 6 Passengers | 6 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way Power | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Flip-folding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | Bench | 60-40 Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Fixed | N/A | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Premium Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Amplifier | Optional | Standard | Premium |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | N/A |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Emergency Services | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | N/A | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Door Curb Lights | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | PASSLock | SecuriLock | Sentry Key |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Theftlock | N/A | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (84 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (84 Month/70,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 84 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 84 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Black | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | With Chrome Bar | With Chrome Bar | Body-colored |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Wing | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/60SR16.0 BSW AS | P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS | P225/60SR16.0 BSW Touring AS |
| Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Painted Aluminum | 16" Black Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.4L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 2.7L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | OHV | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Touring | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.86 | 3.77 | 3.89 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 200.0 " | 197.6 " | 203.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 73.0 " | 73.0 " | 74.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.3 " | 56.1 " | 56.0 " |
| Engine | 3.4L V-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 2.7L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 180 @ 5,200 Rpm | 155 @ 4,900 Rpm | 200 @ 5,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 205 @ 4,000 Rpm | 185 @ 3,950 Rpm | 190 @ 4,850 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 32 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.9 Seconds | N/A | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.8 Seconds | N/A | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 83 Mph | N/A | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | N/A | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | N/A | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.62/3.31 " | 3.50/3.10 " | 3.38/3.09 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,389 Lbs. | 3,343 Lbs. | 3,469 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,250 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 " | 108.5 " | 113.0 " |
| Front Track | 62.0 " | 61.6 " | 62.4 " |
| Rear Track | 61.1 " | 62.1 " | 62.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.0 '' | 19.8 '' | 18.8 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | .30 | .30 |
| Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 42.2 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.4 " | 38.9 " | 39.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.2 " | 40.0 " | 38.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.8 " | 38.1 " | 37.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | 56.5 " | 54.5 " | 56.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.7 " | 55.7 " | 56.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.0 " | 57.3 " | 59.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.9 " | 56.6 " | 58.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 18.6 Cu.ft. | 17.0 Cu.ft. | 18.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 18.6 Cu.ft. | 17.0 Cu.ft. | 18.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 104 Cu.ft. | 105 Cu.ft. | 104 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 17.0 Gal. | 18.0 Gal. | 17.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | acceptable | N/A | marginal |
| Bumpers | marginal | N/A | marginal |
| Restraints | good | N/A | poor |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | N/A | marginal |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | marginal |
