When available, we included upgrades that carry even more of that tech yet still meet our $30,000 threshold, but you’ll want to choose the vehicle and trim level best suited for your commute and budget. Each one also comes with additional technology that commuters may appreciate, though such features may also increase the price. Each vehicle we highlight is priced under $30,000, including two must-have features if they’re optional equipment detailed below. We narrowed down the cheapest cars and SUVs with commuter-friendly technology by choosing vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (commonly abbreviated ADAS) that take the stress out of highway driving and stop-and-go traffic. We identify the key features to look for and round up the cheapest cars and SUVs that pack the features with a price tag of less than $30,000. Thankfully, these high-tech features need not require a high-end vehicle that strains the budget. Related: Which Cars Have Self-Driving Features for 2021? If you find yourself in need of a new vehicle to tackle the daily commute, a handful of common safety and convenience features are worth looking for. Now, as offices start to reopen, employees must once again face the old normal of bumper-to-bumper traffic, endless red lights and sharing the road with drivers of varying competence.

When Americans pivoted to working from home in 2020, the daily commute to the office became a stroll from the bedroom to a makeshift home office.

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