Comparing cars can be an involved task. Even when the cars are similar and made by the same manufacturer, there are many different options to consider. The 2009 Chevy Impala and Buick Lucerne have many similarities and a few differences.
The Chevrolet Impala is the lower-cost base model with prices starting at $23,790. The Buick Lucerne costs slightly more for the base model at $29,265. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the Impala tops out at $34,449, while the Lucerne tops out at $51,801. The price you pay will vary, however, depending upon where you live, dealer incentives and rebates.
The Impala averages 17 to 19 miles per gallon in the city, while the Lucerne averages 15 to 17 mpg in the city. On the highway, the Chevy averages 27 to 29 mpg to the Buick's 22 to 26 mpg.
Both the Chevy and the Buick earned a five-star rating for frontal crashes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Impala also earned a five-star rating for side front seat crashes to the Buick's four stars.
The engine options are the same for both the Impala and the Lucerne are the same: a 211-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 (flexible; E85), a 211-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas) and a 233-horsepower 3.9-liter V-6 (flexible; E85). Only one transmission option is available for both cars, a four-speed automatic with overdrive.
The Buick features a rear parking assist feature that sounds an alert to aid drivers in parallel parking or backing up.
Both vehicles feature the General Motors 100,000 mile/five-year powertrain limited warranty. The vehicles are also covered by a roadside assistance program and a courtesy vehicle program during the same time/mileage period.
