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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. CNET Rating: 7.9 out of 10 Very good The 2008 Volvo C30 makes for a fun and sporty little car that will stand out in a crowd. It can be optioned up with the full range of tech, though its stereo interface leaves something to be desired. Leave out the automatic transmission option in favor of the manual. Price: $25,700.00 - $25,700.00 CNET Rating: 7.1 out of 10 Very good The new Scion xB has lost its bold exterior creases and some of its character, but has also grown up a bit and now represents one of the best tech values we've seen in a new car. Price: $16,600.00 - $16,600.00 CNET Rating: 8.0 out of 10 Excellent The 2008 Saturn Vue XR is a stylish performer with some advanced optional cabin technology, including an intuitive touch-screen navigation and music system. Price: $26,325.00 - $26,325.00 CNET Rating: 7.5 out of 10 Very good 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: $20,570.00 - $20,570.00 CNET Rating: 8.1 out of 10 Excellent 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: $16,375.00 - $16,375.00 CNET Rating: 7.3 out of 10 Very good The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan defies the normal expectations for drivability in a minivan, while offering excellent entertainment features for families. Its few flaws are the kinds of things you might expect in a minivan. Price: $26,805.00 - $26,805.00 CNET Rating: 9.3 out of 10 Spectacular Good-looking and one of the most fun cars on the road, the 2007 Mini Cooper S is well-engineered throughout. While we were impressed by the audio and handling, these can be made even better with an optional premium speaker system and a limited slip differential. Price: $21,200.00 - $21,200.00 |
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