Best affordable tech cars
2012 Ford Focus Titanium
Although the 2012 Ford Focus has some quirks, it is a comfortable everyday kind of car that gets very good fuel economy and offers a full range of cabin tech.
Price: $22,765.00 (check prices)
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2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo
Fans of Euro-retro styling, zippy performance, and great audio will find much to love about the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.
Price: $23,395.00 (check prices)
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2012 Mini Cooper Coupe John Cooper Works
Love or hate its styling, the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe John Cooper Works is easily one of the best-performing front-wheel-drive cars we've tested. Unfortunately, it's also priced about $10,000 too high.
Price: $31,200.00 (check prices)
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2012 Scion iQ
With its compact size, the 2012 Scion iQ is excellent for cities, offering easy parking and good drivability. But harsh engine noise will make longer trips uncomfortable.
Price: $15,265.00 (check prices)
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2012 Hyundai Veloster
The 2012 Hyundai Veloster's wimpy engine can't back up its sports-car looks. Fortunately, there's plenty of good cabin tech to keep drivers and passengers entertained.
Price: $17,300.00 (check prices)
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2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe
High-revving horsepower plays second fiddle to vastly improved midrange torque and slightly refreshed cabin technology in the 2012 Honda Civic Si.
As shown: $22,205.00
See manufacturer site for availability
2011 Buick Regal CXL
The 2011 Buick Regal CXL is a handsome ride that offers many of the tech features we like, but an odd cabin control scheme and uninspiring power train hamper our recommendation.
Price: $26,245.00 (check prices)
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2011 Hyundai Sonata SE
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is a great value, packing in a strong assortment of standard and optional cabin tech, good looks, and performance, all while maintaining a relatively low price.
Price: $22,595.00 (check prices)
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2011 Kia Optima SX turbo
The 2011 Kia Optima SX makes the midsize sedan interesting through fine cabin appointments, plenty of power, and unique exterior styling.
Price: $25,995.00 (check prices)
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2011 Nissan Juke SV
Although an exceedingly fun and satisfying car to drive, the funky 2011 Nissan Juke suffers from some weak cabin tech.
Price: $20,280.00 (check prices)
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