What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Chevrolet Impala tie rod end replacements at independent shops across the US.
$322
typical total — half of all Chevrolet Impala tie rod end replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $224 – $460
the middle half of all invoices (parts + labor + fees)
$2241 in 4 paid less
$322typical
$4603 in 4 paid less
Line item
Low (1 in 4 paid less)
Typical
High (3 in 4 paid less)
Parts — Tie rod end(s)Outer and/or inner tie rod ends; alignment
$58
$87
$133
Labor — 2.1 hrs typicalRange 1.3 – 2.8 hrs: replace the tie rod end(s), set toe, alignment
$115
$165
$224
Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop
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~$69
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Total — what owners paid
$224
$322
$460
Low / typical / high are computed per line, so they don't add up exactly to the totals — the total row is the real distribution of complete invoices.
Is your quote fair?
A quote between $224 and $460 is inside the band where half of all Chevrolet Impala tie rod end replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (one outer end with alignment skipped); above it is not automatically gouging (inner and outer ends on both sides, alignment included) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
Outer vs. inner — inner tie rods take more labor to reach.
Alignment — toe changes with any tie rod — alignment is part of the job.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Chevrolet Impala, model years 1965–2019 Data confidence High— large sample, stable ranges Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Bring it to the shop. Ask for the written estimate split into parts, labor hours and rate, and fees — then compare each line. A shop that explains a number above the range is doing its job; one that won't is telling you something too.