Two High Tech AND Affordable Vehicles!

Are you a consumer looking for a vehicle that offers that latest in high technology, yet is affordable? Both the Dodge Caliber and the Ford Focus can be had for under 20K, yet they both carry some very useful and cool tech features.

Dodge Caliber: Dodge loaded its entry-level Caliber with gizmos when it was introduced three years ago, including a Chill Zone section of the glovebox to keep drinks cool; a rear cargo light that also serves as a removable LED flashlight; a part of the armrest that flips up to hold an iPod; and illuminated cupholders. Optional tech can also be added to the Caliber without breaking the bank. Chrysler’s UConnect hands-free phone system is one of the best Bluetooth systems available at any price.  Also offered is a $595 Premium Sound Group option that includes a nine-speaker Boston Acoustics audio system with an 8-inch subwoofer, and a Music Gate boombox-style speaker enclosure that swings down from the hatch for tailgate-style tunes.

Ford Focus:  Ford made an important — and successful — strategic decision to include its Sync technology not just on high-end models, but on a broad range of its vehicles. It picked the entry-level Focus as a major player for the launch of Sync since Ford realized that it’s the type of vehicle — and technology — that would appeal to the car’s young target market. Sync proved not only popular, but also became a benchmark for the way drivers access music on portable media players via voice activation. Sync’s Bluetooth feature also makes hands-free calls almost effortless, and the system can even receive and reply to text messages. The best part is that Sync is standard on the top-of-the-line Focus SEL and SES models.