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This list is for you if you need all the latest tech in your SUV but don’t want to pay new car money. These are three affordable used SUVs with the most technology for the money from 2021. If you are looking for safety and reliability, these sport utility vehicles check all of the boxes.

The 2021 Mazda CX-30 is an affordable used SUV with plenty of technology

There isn’t much to dislike about the 2021 Mazda CX-30. U.S. News says it is an affordable used SUV with an 8.8-inch touchscreen that is easy to use. It also comes equipped with support for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and onboard Wi-Fi. Not to mention, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the CX-30 a five-star safety rating.

Lane-keep assist, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control are standard. Volvo also included automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection on every trim. If you can find one of the higher trim levels, Mazda adds a surround-view camera, blind spot monitoring, and adaptive headlights. Buyers could opt for Mazda’s Traffic Jam Assist, which helps the driver manage steering, braking, and acceleration at low speeds.

Average Price Paid: $24,485 – $33,891

Check out the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L for an affordable used SUV

While the price of a used 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is still relatively high for some budgets, you get a lot with that $40,000. This three-row SUV has room for seven passengers and all the things you might need to bring along. Jeep added a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel that the driver can customize as needed.

Jeep included blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control comes standard on all trim levels. Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, night vision assist, and a Head-Up Display were available as add-ons, so make sure to find an option with that included if it is a priority. Either way, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L has a lot going for it.

Average Price Paid: $39,551 – $63,015

Don’t skip over the ultra-safe 2021 Volvo XC40

Affordable used SUVs with the most technology include this Volvo XC40
A 2021 Volvo XC40 | Volvo

The 2021 XC40 might be the least expensive option in Volvo’s lineup, but it has plenty to offer buyers. A 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system add to the XC40’s interior accolades. Volvo equipped this SUV with two rows of comfortable seats and plenty of room in the cargo area.

Lane keep assist, automatic high-beam headlights, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert are all standard on the Volvo SUV. Automatic emergency braking, forward collision mitigation, and adaptive headlights are also included. These features helped the 2021 Volvo XC40 get the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick Plus award.

Average Price Paid: $35,481 – 53,582

These choices from Mazda, Volvo, and Jeep do it all for affordable used SUVs with the most technology. If you are looking for a particular system or spec, don’t be afraid to search outside of your immediate area. You might have better luck in another area or even online.

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