It’s not always easy finding a comfortable ride, which is especially true if you’re a senior citizen and experience the aches and pains of a bad back, hip, or knee. With that in mind, Consumer Reports has ranked the best cars for seniors to help alleviate those aches and pains when on the road.

Best Cars for Senior Drivers

Best Cars for SeniorsRecently, Consumer Reports compiled a list of the top 25 new vehicles on the market for senior drivers. Four Subaru models are ranked in the top 25, with three of them in the top five.

What makes these cars the best for older drivers? One reason is that, in order to be placed on the list, vehicles had to score highly in a ranking system based on a number of factors that included: front seat access, visibility, headlight performance, simplicity of cabin controls and gauges, and availability of active safety features such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind-spot monitoring.

Here are the top five vehicles for senior drivers according to Consumer Reports:

1. Subaru Forester

  • 2018 model starting price: $23,710 (including destination)
  • Average price (2008 to 2017 models): $7,400 to $20,450
  • Excellent ratings: Front seat access, visibility, and controls

2. Subaru Outback

  • 2018 model starting price: $26,810
  • Average price (2010 to 2017 models): $6,698 to $23,294
  • Excellent ratings: Visibility, controls, and headlight performance

3. Kia Soul

  • 2018 model starting price: $17,095
  • Average price (2010 to 2017 models): $5,547 to $14,571
  • Excellent ratings: Front seat access and controls

4. Chrysler Pacifica

  • 2018 model starting price: $28,340
  • Average price (2017 models only): $22,871
  • Excellent ratings: Front seat access and controls

5. Subaru Legacy

  • 2018 model starting price: $23,055
  • Average price (2008 to 2017 models): $6,480 to $18,706
  • Excellent ratings: Visibility and controls

Each of the top five cars offers optional forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind-spot monitoring.

Many newer model vehicles can be pricey. So, if you’re in the market for a car but want to stay within your budget, the good news is that even some older models are just as comfortable.

Bottom Line

As we get older, we find that it can sometimes be difficult to comfortably sit in the car for long periods of time. Finding a vehicle that can fit your comfort needs isn’t always easy or affordable. If you’re a senior citizen looking for a comfortable ride and struggle with credit, Auto Credit Express wants to help.

We work with a nationwide network of special finance dealers that have subprime lending available to help get you into your next vehicle. We want to guide you toward a local dealer that can work for you. Just fill out our online auto loan request form to get started today.