Chevrolet Impala vs Mercury Sable
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Mercury Sable
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet ImpalaLT | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LT | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2020 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet ImpalaLT | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,620 | $25,120 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $5,064 (best) | $8,991 |
| Median listing price | $10,990 | $8,991 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $16,985 | $8,991 (best) |
| For sale now | 3 (best) | 1 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet ImpalaLT | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG | 28 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 20 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet ImpalaLT | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 305 hp (best) | 263 hp |
| Torque | 264 lb-ft (best) | 249 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.6 L (best) | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet ImpalaLT | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 18.8 cu ft | 21.2 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 3,670 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 112.9 in (best) |
| Length | 201.3 in | 202.1 in (best) |
| Width | 73 in | 74.5 in (best) |
| Height | 58.9 in | 61.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet ImpalaLT | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet Impala | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LT $31,620 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $25,120 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Premier $36,720 MSRP | Base $26,970 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Premier $29,380 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Premier $31,230 MSRP |
Live inventory
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Chevrolet Impala vs Mercury Sable FAQ
- Which is better: 2020 Chevrolet Impala or 2009 Mercury Sable?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 Chevrolet Impala vs 2009 Mercury Sable on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2020 Chevrolet Impala or 2009 Mercury Sable?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Mercury Sable starts lower at $25,120. Live Chevrolet Impala listings start at $5,064. Live Mercury Sable listings start at $8,991.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 Chevrolet Impala or 2009 Mercury Sable?
- The 2009 Mercury Sable leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (25,120).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 Chevrolet Impala or 2009 Mercury Sable?
- The 2020 Chevrolet Impala leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
- Which has better horsepower: 2020 Chevrolet Impala or 2009 Mercury Sable?
- The 2020 Chevrolet Impala leads on horsepower in this comparison (305).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2020 Chevrolet Impala or 2009 Mercury Sable?
- The 2009 Mercury Sable leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2020 Chevrolet Impala vs 2009 Mercury Sable?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Impala (5/5 NHTSA overall).