Choosing to buy used cars instead of new ones is a good way to save money when you need to upgrade your ride. As the price of new cars continues to rise, more people are turning to used car dealers to get better deals. The good news is you can find pre-owned cars with all the features that you want.

Hyundai Elantra – User-Friendly and Affordable

The Hyundai Elantra is a top pick for used car buyers because of its spacious interior and excellent fuel economy. The 6th generation saw several improvements over the course of four years, adding more tech and safety features.

The 2019 all but the base trim came standard with forward collision warning, automatic braking, lane-keep assist, and lane-departure warning along with a blind spot monitor.

A Hybrid Pre-Owned Toyota Corolla

The 2021 Toyota Hybrid Corolla is fuel efficient, reliable, and it comes with a long list of tech and safety features. This is the compact you want if you commute on a daily basis. It gets an impressive 48 mpg combined, saving you money at the pump.

The 2021 model received some updates, including the addition of Android Auto to the standard Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa. If safety is your concern, the standard Toyota Safet Sense suite will ease your mind. It comes with forward collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.

A Fun and Funky Kia Sportage

SUVs are everywhere, making it easier to find them used and with affordable price tags. The 2012 Kia Sportage is one of the best you can get for your money. It has a sporty feel and a spacious cabin that comes loaded with features such as heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a power liftgate.

Every 2021 Sportage has an 8-inch touchscreen to house the infotainment system that works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The mix of physical buttons and touchscreen controls makes the entire system easy to use.

Pre-Owned Toyota RAV4 – A Hybrid SUV

Looking for the best of both worlds? An efficient hybrid with the space of a small SUV? Check out a used Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The 2018 hybrid delivers 219 horsepower and gets up to 41 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway.

Inside, there’s plenty of head and legroom, so even your taller friends will enjoy a comfortable ride. What’s even better is that the RAV4 has one of the largest cargo areas in the small SUV class.

Three Rows of Affordable Space in the Mazda CX-9

Have more than five people you need to haul around on a regular basis? You’ll need a three-row SUV. The 2020 Mazda CX-9 offers one of the best bang for your buck in this segment, and it’s one of the most fun to drive. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine churns out up to 250 horsepower, and all-wheel drive is available if you need extra traction.

Shop used cars for a Mazda CX-9 and you can get everything from a leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic high beam headlights, and automatic emergency braking.