6 Cars with Keyless Entry: Best-Selling Compact Sedans
These six best-selling sedans under $25,000 all have keyless-entry, which allows you to open your car with the touch of a button.
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As you're shopping for a new car, considering cars with keyless entry allows you to access your vehicle without needing to physically unlock your doors. Cars with keyless entry can be helpful if you frequently have your hands full, or even if you find yourself in danger and need to enter your vehicle as quickly as possible.
Today, there are two main types of keyless entry system. With the first, you can use a key fob as a remote to unlock your door or to open the trunk. This isn't new, but it's become an expectation on all but the most basic vehicles. With the second, sensors on the car detect the key fob, allowing you to unlock the car door by pushing a convenient button on the door handle, or often just putting your hand inside the handle itself. Often systems even let you wave your hand or foot near the trunk or a door, which will open automatically.
In recent years, keyless entry functionality has become widely available, even on less expensive sedans. We've compiled a list of compact sedans released for the 2022 model year that offer keyless entry capabilities and cost under $25,000. We also wanted to focus on the best-selling models from 2021, as these represent the most popular models on the market.
Our selections are listed from lowest to highest manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP), which includes the mandatory destination fee. Please note that final pricing may change with the addition of packages or dealer fees.
Kia
2022 Kia Forte
The Kia Forte's $20,000 base model features remote keyless entry courtesy of a key fob, while the GT-Line trim at about $21,000 adds keyless ignition. At the very top of our $25,000 parameter, you can also opt for the turbo power the GT trim provides.
Nissan
2022 Nissan Sentra
Starting around $20,500, the base-model 2022 Nissan Sentra features a remote keyless entry system, which means you'd use a key fob to unlock and start the vehicle. If you move up to the $23,000 SV trim, however, you'll be able to take advantage of Nissan's Intelligent Key entry system with push-button start. This means you don't even need to touch the key fob; as long as you're close to the vehicle, you can open your doors.
Hyundai
2022 Hyundai Elantra
Starting at around $21,000, the 2022 Hyundai Elantra comes standard with a remote fob that allows you to open your doors with the touch of a button. You'll still have to insert your key to start the vehicle unless you upgrade to the $22,000 SEL trim, which features a keyless start and a hands-free smart-trunk release.
Volkswagen
2022 Volkswagen Jetta
The base-model Volkswagen Jetta, starting around $21,000, includes both the remote key fob and a proximity key for push-button start, meaning you don't have to insert the key to unlock or start the vehicle. Move up to the SE trim for around $25,000, and you can have a proximity key for your doors as well, which allows you to unlock them without having to touch your key fob.
Toyota
2022 Toyota Corolla
Like other vehicles at its about $21,500 price point, the 2022 Toyota Corolla LE features a fob that allows you to unlock your doors at the touch of a button. In addition to this functionality, keyless ignition can be added for $1,100 with the Convenience Package.
Honda
2022 Honda Civic
The 2022 Honda Civic base-model LX trim, starting around $23,000, features both a remote key fob for unlocking your doors as well as a proximity key for a push-button start. Move up to the Sport trim at around $24,500, and you'll also have a proximity key that will unlock your doors without any input from you.
While cars with keyless entry may seem like a luxury, anyone who has their arms filled with groceries or a squirming child knows it can be an extremely useful feature. These six sedans under $25,000 demonstrate that keyless entry is becoming standard on many base-model trims, which means more people are able to enjoy it.
