If you’ve recently retired, your next car could be the last car you buy – if you choose wisely. Next model year has options so reliable and robust that you’ll probably have to worry more about depleting your nest egg than you will your car.
It’s important to know what to look for in a new set of wheels at this point in your life.
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According to Kelley Blue Book (KBB), new retirees should invest heavily in accessibility – make sure the car is easy to get in and out of. Visibility is another key – insist on a high perch for a good view and plenty of glass around. Comfort is also important, especially for road users, such as advanced safety and driver assistance features. Ultimately, it’s important to shave dollars off those burdensome long-term cost of ownership by choosing a car that’s good on gas and known for reliability.
With that in mind, these sub-$30,000 cars are the best 2025 models for retirees.
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Both Carfax and US News and World Report place the Toyota Camry near the top of their lists of best cars for seniors.
Larger, more spacious and more powerful than the popular compact Corolla commuter car, the Camry will always stand as one of the best – and bestselling – midsize sedans.
Its infotainment system has a simple and user-friendly interface with lots of physical buttons and dials for adults who want tech that works but isn’t flashy.
It also has money. Not only does it start at $29,000, but its base standard hybrid powertrain goes up to 51 mpg and the Camry’s legendary reliability makes it easy on the long nest egg.
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Sites like Edmunds and Capital One Auto ranked the Subaru Forester high on their lists of the best cars for seniors and retirees this year and last year, and the 2025 model brings more of the same.
For seniors who drive in winter weather or retirees who take them off the road, the Forester offers excellent ground clearance and – like all Subarus – standard all-wheel drive. Its large windows provide excellent visibility in all directions and its high position provides a commanding view of the street, but it is not difficult to get in or out.
A bevy of driver-assist features reinforce the brand’s long-standing reputation for safety, and the Forester joins all Subarus in reliability, which means lower long-term ownership costs.