Used Cars With Features You'd Expect in a Much More Expensive Vehicle
Used Cars With Features You'd Expect in a Much More Expensive Vehicle
When people think about features like ventilated seats, panoramic sunroofs, premium sound systems, adaptive cruise control, head-up displays, and advanced parking technology, they often picture a brand-new luxury vehicle with a price tag to match.
But shopping pre-owned can completely change the equation.
Dream Work Automotive's current inventory includes vehicles from mainstream and luxury brands that are loaded with technology and comfort features. Some may give you considerably more equipment than you'd expect based on their age, category, or price point.
Here are a few currently on our Charlotte lot that caught our attention.
2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum
The Highlander is already known as a practical family SUV, but the Platinum trim takes things much further.
This one includes a head-up display, panoramic moonroof, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, digital rearview mirror, JBL premium audio, navigation, memory driver's seat, and a panoramic-view monitor.
That's a long list of features for something that's also designed to handle everyday family life.
Standout feature: The combination of a head-up display, panoramic roof, and heated and ventilated seating gives this Highlander a genuinely premium feel.
2023 Kia Sportage X-Line
Don't overlook a Kia just because you're shopping for premium features.
This 2023 Sportage X-Line AWD includes the X-Line Premium Package and features a panoramic sunroof, Harman Kardon speakers, navigation, heated front seats, smart power liftgate, rain-sensing wipers, dual-zone climate control, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
For someone shopping for a newer compact SUV, there's a lot packed into this one.
Standout feature: That panoramic sunroof can completely change the feel of the cabin.
2022 Kia K5 GT-Line
Here's another great example of why you should look at the actual equipment instead of judging a vehicle solely by the badge.
Our 2022 Kia K5 GT-Line features a panoramic sunroof, navigation, smart cruise control with stop-and-go, Highway Driving Assist, navigation-based smart cruise control, LED projection headlights, dual-zone climate control, and smartphone integration.
You get the sleek look of a sporty sedan with a surprising amount of driver-assistance technology.
Standout feature: Navigation-based smart cruise control is the kind of technology many shoppers associate with considerably more expensive vehicles.
2020 Lexus ES 350
Of course, sometimes the smartest way to get luxury features for less is to simply buy the luxury car pre-owned.
The 2020 Lexus ES 350 currently in our inventory includes a 12.3-inch navigation display, heated and ventilated seats, heated leather and wood steering wheel, blind-spot monitoring with park assist, premium audio, and a panoramic moonroof.
You also get the smooth, refined cabin and driving experience that make the ES such an appealing luxury sedan.
Standout feature: Heated and ventilated seats combined with the large navigation display and panoramic roof make the interior feel much newer than the model year might suggest.
2023 Genesis GV70 2.5T
If interior technology and comfort are high on your list, the Genesis GV70 deserves attention.
Our current 2023 GV70 2.5T Select features ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, integrated memory system, panoramic sunroof, navigation, nine-speaker premium audio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and power-folding mirrors with Genesis logo lamps.
This is a great vehicle for someone who wants their SUV to feel special every time they get inside.
Standout feature: The combination of the panoramic roof, ventilated seating, memory system, and upscale cabin gives the GV70 a true luxury-car experience.
2022 BMW X6 M50i
And then there's the vehicle for someone who wants just about everything.
The 2022 BMW X6 M50i currently listed at Dream Work Automotive has an extensive equipment list that includes a Head-Up Display, Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof, ventilated front seats, heated front and rear seats, Harman Kardon surround sound, wireless charging, Gesture Control, Parking Assistant Plus, Surround View with 3D View, adaptive LED headlights with Laserlight, and BMW's Live Cockpit Pro with navigation.
It even includes details like illuminated kidney grilles, glass controls, multi-contour seats, and heated armrests.
Standout feature: The Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof is exactly the kind of feature that reminds you you're sitting in something special.
Don't Shop by Brand Name Alone
One of the advantages of shopping used is that your budget can sometimes stretch much further in terms of equipment.
Instead of only asking:
"What's the newest vehicle I can afford?"
It may be worth asking:
"Which vehicle gives me the features I'll actually enjoy every day?"
A slightly older or pre-owned higher trim can sometimes give you equipment that would require moving several trim levels up on a brand-new vehicle.
Which Features Are Actually Worth Having?
That depends entirely on how you use your vehicle.
If you spend a lot of time commuting around Charlotte, adaptive cruise control, driver-assistance technology, heated or ventilated seats, and premium audio may matter most.
Families might prioritize a power liftgate, panoramic camera, heated rear seats, third-row seating, and additional safety technology.
And if you simply want your next vehicle to feel more luxurious, features such as a panoramic roof, head-up display, premium leather, memory seating, and upgraded sound system can make a major difference.
