2014 Chevy Impala Configurator Is Now Online
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If you visit this page right now, you will be able to enter the online configurator for the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Impala. However, it would seem that the config tool isn’t complete just yet, as it only offers users to configure the 2LT or the 2LTZ trim levels, both of which feature the 3.6 liter V6 (LFX) engine making 305 horsepower and 264 lb.-ft. of torque; in other words, the configurator is missing the 2.4 liter mild-hybrid and the base 2.5 liter Ecotec.
We built ours with the 2LTZ trim level, Silver Topaz Metallic, Jet Black/Dark Titanium leather-appointed seat trim, and 19-inch wheels — a combination that stickers at $36,580. From there, we added the Comfort and Convenience Package (ventilated front seat, memory seat, heated steering wheel, Universal Home Remote, $1,035) and the Premium Audio Package (11-speaker Bose speaker system, 120-volt power outlet, $700), and ours came out to $38,315.
How did you build your 2014 Impala? Talk to us in the comments.
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Good grief cars are getting expensive…
Average price is over $30k.
I sat in an Impala LTZ at the Chicago Auto show it was extremely nice, but when I think about almost 40 grand its like Wow… I wonder what others are cross shopping is this even in the picture… Toyota sells an incredibly nice new Avalon that is the closest I can think of…
The segment competitors include Ford Taurus, Hyundai Azera, Toyota Avalon.
These full-size flagship sedans aren’t meant to be high-volume sellers, at least not as much as Cruze and Malibu are. The price is in line with the segment rivals, with most of the purchases taking place in the $35,000 range, that’s what it costs to get into a new full-sizer nowadays.
But as far as GM goes, I imagine the new Impala to be very profitable for them, since it’s a variant of the already-profitable Epsilon with a higher price tag.
I built mine as a stripper 2LT- base red color, brownstone microfiber, got my V-6, went with the 18″- I like those! Big option was the sunroof for $1000- that’s a good price. Came out to $34,585. What a lame configurator- no detail pop-ups explaining the options? 2005 called, they want their software back. Pretty car for sure.
Unfortunately, you can get a ‘SMOKIN 300 S for $34,490, WITH red leather, 20″ (dubs man), sunroof and an 8 speed trans. 300 S! That’s the cool one.
Nice family car 🙂
Yabadabadoo not sure if you’re saying its over priced or that its just expensive in the grand scheme of things, but $40k is just right for a car like this. Like Alex said you’re talking about the top line Chevy sedan… This isn’t an economy car or a volume midsizer… my folks bought an Avalon for $38,000 two years ago. So comfy and quiet. I’m sure Impala will best the Toyota in every way. It was between the Avalon and the Lexus ES. The Lexus would have been $3k more for the same equipment.
@Silent, interesting that you mention your folks cross-shopping a high-end Toyota and a low-end Lexus… I imagine the same kind of overlap will exist between the Impala and LaCrosse, which is even more of a reason to move the Buick further upmarket.
I personally would check out a 1LT first to see what equipment and options are. But, since it isn’t listed yet I would go 2LT with conv. pkg. in silver topaz/jet blk brownstone interior with std wheels. for $31,700 I like the 19″ ones but to get them as usual per GM you have to take a lot of other things that get too pricey. If money were no problem it would be same color combo with conv. pkg.,safety pkg., seating pkg,. audio pkg.,in a 2LT for a price of $34,675
Wondering if we’ll see a Police interceptor version. I know the NY cops love Impalas.
I’m guessing the Caprice PPV will be the only Chevy sedan for police use. It’s so much better for that kind of thing anyway.
I actually looked this up yesterday..lol
I may be in the minority, but I just don’t think the Impala is a good looking car.
I like the very front end (headlights, grille, bumper cover) but that’s it. The rest of the car is a monstrosity.
Guys, When you’re building the car check the Pedal cover set and for some reason you end up with the ECO grille we’ve been seeing in spy shots! clearly there is a glitch.
Brendan, that’s interesting. It’s not happening for me, any way you could send me a screen shot? Alex (at( gmauthority (dot) com.
Camval yupp, you’re the only one who thinks its not attractive. This car is absolutely gorgeous… I just wish it had AWD.
Camval, the car is stunning in person. SE, ya I was just saying cars are expensive in general…
A FWD saloon V6 & a RWD saloon V8 both offered by Chevy to American customers 🙂 lets hope GM’s European company’s Vauxhall & Opel will offer the same 😀
New Impala would be ideal for police interceptor if GM would offer AWD and the up coming 3.6 TT.
Yeah! Add the adaptive cruise control option and the Eco Grille appears! kinda weird. A glitch indeed
My town just bought two more Tahoe police package vehicles. They said the officers don’t fit in the cars anymore! Too many donuts, I guess.
Damn that’s a nice looking car! Thank you for ditching the the wedge design. I love how the back sweeps down instead of ending high. That wedge look makes the car look like it’s slamming on the brakes. And all that metal gives a car a very heavy look.
I would only buy 1 if I could get it with the 3.6tt and awd.
19″ wheels aren’t worth the trouble or price premium
Correct, for a vehicle this size 19′ should be standard. Not an upcharge to get them.
On the contrary, when I say they arent worth the trouble, I mean there are much fewer 19″ tire options, and the ones that are available are $30-70 more per tire when compared to the exact same tire in 18″ or 20″ form.
Although the configurator currently has both the 18″ and 19″ listed as interchangeable, no cost, options for the Impala, I’m guessing when it comes to market the 19’s will cost more to option on.
I was going to put 19s on my old 2006 CTS since 18s still had a bit too much tire sidewall and 20s I thought would be a bit much and a harsh ride combined with my suspension setup. With the cost of wrapping the 19’s plus the actual cost of aftermarket 19″ rims it was cheaper to go with 20s.
My 2008 CTS came with the 18s and if I were to buy a new CTS now, I’d still happily take these 18s over the current 19 offering.
Agreed.
Just go with 20 inches standard, and take the time to develop the shock dampening and spring rates to make the car rides AND handle smooth. Some companies have figured it out (as well as who ever does the suspension dampening for the Escalade) there are cars out there that ride just fine with 20-24″ wheels.
lol this is going to sound like nothing pleases me… But, making 20″ rims universal for the car won’t solve all problems. Typically, especially with stock rims on a car in this price range, bigger rims = more weight, and not just any weight, this would be unsprung weight, the worst of the worst on a car. This is 100% accurate, but loosing 1lb of unsprung weight is the equivalent to loosing 3lbs sprung. And vise versa, adding rims that weight 4lbs more each, equals 16lbs, but is also kind of like putting a 64lb kid in the car.
Acceleration goes down, and mpg goes down, as does effective handling and braking. It is all very slight, but as manufacturers are trying to increase and improve all of those, adding 20s just for the sake of 20s doesn’t make much sense, especially on a $35k Impala.
18 stock are great for a car in this class. If people wan’t bigger, let them go after market wheels on their own. Offer 17s as the base rim.
The sentence should read: “This isN’T 100% accurate,…”
For the most part every thing you stated is true, but I’m not talking about racing. Most non enthusiasts biggest complaint about big wheels is the ride. In everyday driving nobody notices the slight loss in fuel economy or power. But just about everyone loves the look of a wheel that fills out the wheel wells.
My thought is directed at the optional 19″ wheels… As you said, except for rare cases; they are a waste money and far more of a hassle to re-tire. My 05 GTO rides on a set of staggered Rennen 19s and tire choices are pretty limited and more expensive.
Although I like the 18s in the pic, I’m sure the styling and look of the car will really pop with a 20-22″ wheel choice (especially a concave style).
But then if I bought one I’d lower it as well…
Hey whats up with the lame interior colors? I thought GM had gotten the message and was leaving Black and Rental Grey behind? I get it as an option, but it’s not really much of an choice if all you’ve got is black and dark grey.