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If we have learned anything from the global pandemic, it’s that even if the world is on fire, a large percentage of people probably still have to go to work. Commuting can be an enjoyable experience with the right vehicle. The wrong vehicle, however, can make commuting miserable. Here are the four best, most affordable new cars from Hyundai, Subaru, and Toyota.

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata.
The 2021 Hyundai Sonata | Hyundai

Getting a new car is exciting. Getting an affordable new car…probably less exciting depending on your tastes. Affordability is a huge factor for most consumers when it comes to picking out a vehicle. Don’t fret. There are some great new cars on the market that are also affordable. The Hyundai Sonata is one of them.

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata starts at $24,955. The base trim comes standard with cool safety features like lane-centering steering and adaptive cruise control. Who doesn’t want a new car that comes with standard safety features? The 2021 Hyundai Sonata SE also comes standard with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

For $26,805, drivers can get the Sonata SEL package. This package adds more safety features like rear cross-traffic collision alert and blind-spot collision avoidance assistance. The Convenience Package can be added for a total of $29,005. The package offers a digital key for Android users and wireless smartphone charging.

The 2021 Subaru Legacy

The 2022 Subaru Legacy.
The Subaru Legacy | Subaru

The 2021 Subaru Legacy also incorporates cool tech into its base model. The Legacy Base costs $23,820. A great price because it includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also features an advanced adaptive cruise control standard as well as other great safety features.

The standard infotainment system in the 2021 Subaru Legacy is a 7.0-inch dual-screen. The Legacy Premium trim offers a much larger 11.6-inch system with navigation capabilities. The Premium trim with multimedia navigation package, more safety features, and wireless charging costs $28,665.

The 2nd-best new car for commuters

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra.
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra | Hyundai

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra is the second-best commuter car because of its incredible pricing and technology features. The base model, the Elantra SEL, is only $21,905. Like other members on our list, it comes standard with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Lastly, this new car includes more standard safety features than the others for a much lower price.

The most expensive trim for this new car is only $26,455. It comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen(2.25 inches larger than the base model). It also introduces several additional safety features and driver-assist features that make collision extremely difficult. As a result, the Elantra Limited is extremely safe and a steal at its current price. If safety is what you’re looking for in a new commuter car, then the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Limited may be the way to go.

The best new car for commuters

A blue Toyota Corolla at the 2019 New England International Auto Show Press Preview at Boston Convention & Exhibition Center on January 17, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Toyota Corolla | Paul Marotta via Getty Images

If affordability and new technology are what you are looking for in a commuter car, look no further than the 2021 Toyota Corolla. The price for this new car starts at $21,020. It features standard wired Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Amazon Alexa. A 7-inch touchscreen comes standard.

The highest trim of this new car, the Toyota XLE, includes an 8-inch touchscreen and many safety and driver-assist features. For $27,135, consumers can get the 2021 Toyota Corolla XLE with a premium stereo and wireless charging. According to Cars, the 2021 Toyota Corolla is the cheapest high-tech new car.

Commuters need cars with great safety features and a price that won’t consume their entire paychecks. Each of these four new cars offer great value, with even their highest trims costing less than $30,000. Today, commuters can enjoy high-tech new cars without breaking the bank.

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