Top 10 Affordable Cars With Adaptive Cruise Control

3. Mazda3 Grand Touring 2.5 with Technology Package $29,490

The 2014 Mazda3 won the 2014 AutoGuide.com Car of Year award because it completely shattered the compact-car segment. With gorgeous styling, a well-appointed interior and high tech features, it really delivered something that was beyond our expectations for a compact car. One under-exposed feature of the Mazda3 is the technology package that’s available for the Grand Touring model.

Sure a lot of hoopla has been made about the i-ELOOP start-stop system that can save you a few MPGs, but one of the other additions to the car with the technology package is the radar cruise control. While it won’t bring the car to a complete stop, the adaptive cruise control in the Mazda3 will still slow the car down and accelerate according to the traffic in front of the vehicle. It’s a feature that is exclusive to the segment, once again showing how Mazda is trying to stay relevant in a tough field.