(Sep 02, 2009)
Wayne Cunningham
Senior Editor
When a car costs $100,000, you expect a cabin filled with the latest gadgets. The trick is getting good cabin tech in an affordable car, the kind that most people drive. We're very impressed when we see a navigation system in a car that costs less than $30,000. Good stereos make an appearance at many different price ranges. Sure, these cars often won't have all the tech you could want, but a few quality components make them true tech cars.
2009 Honda Civic Si
If you like a fun, fast ride, the 2009 Honda Civic Si will make you smile. With navigation, phone connectivity, and modern digital music sources, it also makes a practical daily driver.
Price: $21,905.00 (check prices)
Review date: Dec 17, 2008
Excellent
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2009 Suzuki SX4 Sport
The 2009 Suzuki SX4 Sport packs good performance, decent fuel economy, and a high level of cabin tech into an unassuming package, making it a great value for the relatively low price.
Price: $15,739.00 (check prices)
Review date: Dec 3, 2008
Good
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2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6
The 2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited brings the car maker into the tech world by offering good navigation and digital music options. It makes for a good commute car, but the V-6 might be too thirsty for today's gas prices.
Price: Sorry, pricing not available
Review date: Jun 26, 2008
Good
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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
The 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS delivers an excellent sport-driving experience, but can work as an economy commuter when driven more carefully, with the added pleasure of full iPod connectivity.
Price: Sorry, pricing not available
Review date: Oct 29, 2008
Very good
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2008 Nissan Altima Coupe
The 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe combines head-turning styling and gutsy performance with some advanced--albeit, pricey--cabin technology options, including GPS navigation and a great hands-free calling interface.
Price: Sorry, pricing not available
Review date: Sep 14, 2007
Very good
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2008 Ford Focus SES
With the exceptional Sync system as standard, the all-new Ford Focus SES has one of the highest tech-to-price ratios of any car we've seen.
Price: Sorry, pricing not available
Review date: Jan 18, 2008
Excellent
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2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman
Mini makes the 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman a bit more practical with extra cargo area, while preserving the things that made the relaunched Mini stand out in the first place.
Price: Sorry, pricing not available
Review date: May 14, 2008
Very good
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