Last week we explored cars less than $20,000; now we are moving on to those less than $30,000. Surprisingly, that $10,000 increase opens a wide variety of options from fully loaded versions of the base-priced models we discussed last week, to larger entry-level sedans and SUVs. Green cars begin to appear in this price range as well, including the Toyota Prius and Nissan Leaf.
For this edition, we won't focus on the more expensive versions of what we covered last week, instead we'll look more at the larger sedans and SUVs.
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| Part 2: Finding An Affordable Car Under $30,000 In part two of this three part series, we explain what options you can expect to find in the $30,000 and under range. |
John Dalog
Dodge
Standard features: Rear-wheel drive, dual-zone front air conditioning, console ducts to take heating and cooling to the back seat, key fob, power remote trunk release, power windows, power height-adjustable driver's seat, cloth seating upholstery, steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls.
Optional: All-wheel drive, rear-wing spoiler, adjustable pedals, heated front and rear seats, power lumbar support, leather seating upholstery, wireless phone connectivity, sunroof, heated steering wheel, touchscreen navigation system and forward-collision warning.
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Kia
Standard features: Chrome door handles and front-bumper insert, body-colored bumpers, automatic dual-zone front air conditioning, cruise control with steering-wheel controls, power windows, refrigerated glovebox, power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, voice-activated radio, wireless phone connectivity.
Optional: Garage-door transmitter (opener), navigation system, sunroof, driver's and passenger's heated seat cushions.
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Jeep
Standard features: Dual exhaust, rear-wheel drive, 17-inch wheels, chrome grille, dual-zone front air conditioning, console ducts to carry heat and air conditioning to the back seat, cruise control with steering-wheel controls.
Optional: Power liftgate, auto-leveling rear suspension, 18-inch wheels, chrome-tip exhaust, remote engine start.
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Honda
Standard features: Four-cylinder engine with manual transmission, 16-inch wheels, body-colored door handles and bumpers, manual seat adjustments, cruise control with steering-wheel controls, auto-locking doors, cloth seating upholstery.
Optional: Six-cylinder, automatic transmission, metal-look shift knob. If you're looking for more, you'll have to jump up to the next trim level.
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Ford
Standard features: Four-cylinder engine with manual transmission, 16-inch wheels, body-colored door handles and bumpers, manual seat adjustments, cruise control with steering-wheel controls, auto-locking doors, cloth seating upholstery.
Optional: Six-cylinder, automatic transmission, metal-look shift knob. If you're looking for more, you'll have to jump up to the next trim level.
www.honda.com
John Dalog
