ATLANTA, Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- While a car's exterior might be the first thing someone notices, Americans who commute are spending more than 50 minutes per day on average inside their cars¹. For discerning car shoppers who prefer to spend this time enveloped in high-quality materials and experiencing the latest technology features, AutoTrader.com® editors have named their list of the Best Automotive Interiors Under $60,000.

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"Automakers are increasingly investing in high-quality interior materials and finishes at all price points, offering consumers more for less," AutoTrader.com Site Editor Brian Moody says. "While $60,000 is a lot of money, these vehicles offer details often reserved for more exotic cars in the six-figure price range."

AutoTrader.com editors say these 2014 models offer inviting cabins that are worth a bit of a splurge:

• Acura MDX
• Audi A6
• BMW 3-Series
• Cadillac CTS
• Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
• Jeep Grand Cherokee
• Lexus GS

For shoppers who are a bit more budget-conscious, earlier this year AutoTrader.com editors named their picks for the Best Automotive Interiors under $30,000. Vehicles on that list included the Buick Encore, Dodge Dart, Nissan Pathfinder, Volkswagen Beetle and Volvo C30.

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Created in 1997, Atlanta-based AutoTrader.com is the Internet's ultimate automotive marketplace. As a leading resource for car shoppers and sellers, AutoTrader.com aggregates millions of new, used and certified pre-owned cars from thousands of dealers and private sellers and provides expert articles and reviews. AutoTrader.com, which also operates the AutoTraderClassics.com® auto marketing brand, is wholly owned by AutoTrader Group™. Additionally, AutoTrader Group owns Kelley Blue Book® (KBB.com) as well as three other companies that provide a full suite of software tools that help dealers and manufacturers manage their inventory and advertising online: vAuto®, HomeNet Automotive® and VinSolutions®.  AutoTrader Group is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. Providence Equity Partners is a 25 percent owner of the company. For more information, please visit http://press.autotrader.com.

¹ U.S. Census Bureau, Out-of-State and Long Commutes Report, Feb. 2013

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