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Chevrolet Impala vs. Chevrolet Malibu Feature Comparison

Can I get heated seats? Do I have to get a sunroof? Find out what you need to know about Chevrolet Impala and Chevrolet Malibu features right here.

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Chevrolet Malibu

  

Model Year 2012 2012 2012 2012- 2012- 2012- 2012-
Model Impala Impala Impala Malibu Malibu Malibu Malibu
Trim LS LT LTZ LS LT 2LT LTZ
Engines  
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@6500
262 lb-ft@5300
 3.6L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>300 hp@6500 <br>262 lb-ft@5300 is a standard feature.  3.6L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>300 hp@6500 <br>262 lb-ft@5300 is a standard feature.  3.6L V6<br>DOHC-4v<br>300 hp@6500 <br>262 lb-ft@5300 is a standard feature.        
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
196 hp@6300
186 lb-ft@4400
       2.5L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>196 hp@6300 <br>186 lb-ft@4400 is a standard feature.  2.5L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>196 hp@6300 <br>186 lb-ft@4400 is a standard feature.  2.5L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>196 hp@6300 <br>186 lb-ft@4400 is a standard feature.  2.5L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>196 hp@6300 <br>186 lb-ft@4400 is a standard feature.
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
          turbocharged<br> 2.0L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>259 hp@5500 <br>295 lb-ft@3000 is an optional feature. turbocharged<br> 2.0L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>259 hp@5500 <br>295 lb-ft@3000 is an optional feature.
Transmissions  
6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic is a standard feature. 6-speed automatic is a standard feature. 6-speed automatic is a standard feature.        
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic       6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature. 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature. 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature. 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is a standard feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.
Tires  
225/60R16 tires 225/60R16 tires is a standard feature. 225/60R16 tires is a standard feature.          
225/55R17 tires   225/55R17 tires is a standard feature. 225/55R17 tires is a standard feature.        
235/50WR18 tires     235/50WR18 tires is a standard feature.        
215/55R17 tires       215/55R17 tires is a standard feature. 215/55R17 tires is a standard feature. 215/55R17 tires is a standard feature. 215/55R17 tires is a standard feature.
225/50R18 tires           225/50R18 tires is an optional feature. 225/50R18 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 6 speakers Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature.   Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature.  
Bose, 8 speakers     Bose, 8 speakers is a standard feature.        
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)             Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) is a standard feature.
Accessories  
AC power outletPowers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.           AC power outlet is an optional feature. AC power outlet is a standard feature. AC power outlet is a standard feature.
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.
Cruise control Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote startStart the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.   Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is a standard feature. Remote start is a standard feature. Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is a standard feature. Remote start is a standard feature.
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.
Tilt steering wheel, manual Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual       Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Universal garage door openerHomelink.     Universal garage door opener is an optional feature. Universal garage door opener is a standard feature.        
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.         Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.         Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is an optional feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Cargo mat           Cargo mat is an optional feature. Cargo mat is a standard feature.
Cargo net Cargo net is an optional feature. Cargo net is an optional feature. Cargo net is an optional feature.        
Cargo organizerAbove floor system for organizing cargo.   Cargo organizer is an optional feature. Cargo organizer is an optional feature. Cargo organizer is an optional feature.        
Above floor system for organizing cargo.
Cargo tray Cargo tray is an optional feature. Cargo tray is an optional feature. Cargo tray is an optional feature.        
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Storage compartment under second row seats   Storage compartment under second row seats is a standard feature. Storage compartment under second row seats is a standard feature.        
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.               Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.     Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature. Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature.        
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature.        
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Speed-sensitive wipersOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.         Speed-sensitive wipers is a standard feature. Speed-sensitive wipers is a standard feature. Speed-sensitive wipers is a standard feature. Speed-sensitive wipers is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.   Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Engine / Motor  
Engine-block heaterPlugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.   Engine-block heater is an optional feature. Engine-block heater is an optional feature. Engine-block heater is an optional feature. Engine-block heater is an optional feature. Engine-block heater is an optional feature. Engine-block heater is an optional feature. Engine-block heater is an optional feature.
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.
Exterior  
Bodyside moldingsMoldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.   Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is an optional feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature. Bodyside moldings is a standard feature.
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.   Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.   Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature. Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Laminated front side windowsReduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering.         Laminated front side windows is a standard feature. Laminated front side windows is a standard feature. Laminated front side windows is a standard feature. Laminated front side windows is a standard feature.
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering.
Paint, special black Paint, special black is an optional feature. Paint, special black is an optional feature. Paint, special black is an optional feature. Paint, special black is an optional feature. Paint, special black is an optional feature. Paint, special black is an optional feature. Paint, special black is an optional feature.
Paint, special red   Paint, special red is an optional feature. Paint, special red is an optional feature.        
Paint, special white           Paint, special white is an optional feature. Paint, special white is an optional feature.
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.     Rear spoiler is an optional feature. Rear spoiler is a standard feature.        
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Sunroof   Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature.   Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is a standard feature.
Infotainment  
Audio controls on steering wheel Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is an optional feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.   Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.   Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is an optional feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is an optional feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD player CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature. CD player is a standard feature.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.   MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature. MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.   Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigationIn-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.   Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation is a standard feature. Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation is a standard feature. Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation is a standard feature. Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation is a standard feature. Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation is a standard feature. Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation is a standard feature. Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation is a standard feature.
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.
USB portOften permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.           USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature.
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.       Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature.     Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.   Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.     Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature.     Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.       Fog lights is a standard feature.       Fog lights is a standard feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.       Heated mirrors is a standard feature.       Heated mirrors is a standard feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.     Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.     Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.     Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.     Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Interior ambient lightingLEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.           Interior ambient lighting is a standard feature. Interior ambient lighting is a standard feature. Interior ambient lighting is a standard feature.
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display   Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Upgraded instrumentsOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Upgraded instruments is a standard feature. Upgraded instruments is a standard feature.        
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Visor mirror, driver       Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.    
Visor mirror, passenger       Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.    
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front 3-section 3-person split bench Front 3-section 3-person split bench is an optional feature. Front 3-section 3-person split bench is an optional feature.          
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 3-person bench Second-row 3-person bench is a standard feature.            
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench   Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), second row   Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature.        
Door sill trim plates         Door sill trim plates is a standard feature. Door sill trim plates is a standard feature. Door sill trim plates is a standard feature.
Floor mats Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is an optional feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.     Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats     Heated front seats is a standard feature.     Heated front seats is a standard feature. Heated front seats is a standard feature.
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.       Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.       Leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.     Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable lower back support.   Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.        
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.   Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.       Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power height adjuster, driver seat Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     Power height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.       Power height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seatPower-adjustable lower back support.         Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power-adjustable lower back support.
Power recliner, driver seat     Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature.       Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.   Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.       Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.       Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfacesSeating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede.             Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces is a standard feature.  
Seating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede.
Woodgrain trim (optional)Fake wood trim, only listed if optional.   Woodgrain trim (optional) is a standard feature. Woodgrain trim (optional) is a standard feature. Woodgrain trim (optional) is a standard feature.        
Fake wood trim, only listed if optional.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels Alloy wheels is a standard feature.       Alloy wheels is a standard feature.   Alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Alloy-look steel wheelsSpoked steel wheel with a plastic cover that makes it look like an alloy wheel.         Alloy-look steel wheels is a standard feature.      
Spoked steel wheel with a plastic cover that makes it look like an alloy wheel.
Chrome-clad alloy wheelsAlloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels.             Chrome-clad alloy wheels is a standard feature.  
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels.
Comfort suspension (upgrade)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.       Comfort suspension (upgrade) is a standard feature.        
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Machined alloy wheelsOuter surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels.     Machined alloy wheels is a standard feature. Machined alloy wheels is a standard feature.        
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels.
Performance steering system (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.             Performance steering system (optional) is an optional feature. Performance steering system (optional) is an optional feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.

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Option Package Contents

Protection Package

Features
Audio controls on steering wheel
Floor mats
Bluetooth cell phone link
Bodyside moldings
Temporary spare tire

Electronics and Entertainment Package

Features
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
Bluetooth cell phone link
AC power outlet
Remote start

Electronics and Entertainment Package

Features
Cargo mat
Performance steering system (optional)
225/50R18 tires
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala

2012 Chevrolet Impala Available Features: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
I would like to have had a navigation system. I know onstar gives you all the directions you need but I like to see and do things myself. see full Chevrolet Impala review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2012- Chevrolet Malibu

2012- Chevrolet Malibu Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Leather package option, well-designed dash and steering wheel controls (essentially same as Regal). Reasonably-priced nav package includes terrific Pioneer sound system, Bluetooth, memory seats and mirrors, express up/down windows see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
all the bells and whistles for a reasonable price see full Chevrolet Malibu review