10 Best Cars with Bose Audio

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Although the standard audio system in most cars is very good, audiophiles who crave high-quality sound will desire something better. Bose offers sound systems for cars that often rival what we have in our living rooms. These audio systems have multiple speakers and subwoofers that make it a challenge to not turn up the volume when you hear your favorite song.

Bose sound systems are used as the optional high-end choice for numerous automakers including Mazda, Nissan, Chevrolet, and Buick. Offered as an option on some lower trims and as a standard feature on higher trim levels, here are our picks of the 10 bets cars with Bose Audio.

2017 Buick Regal

The 2017 Buick Regal is a powerful and elegant sedan with a luxurious interior. Its base audio system includes AM/FM/CD and 7-speakers. However, those looking for a more premium audio experience can find it with the Bose audio system offered on only two of the Regal’s trim levels.

The Bose system is standard on both the Regal Premium II and the Regal GS with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. This 9-speaker audio system is not available, even as an option, on lower Regal trim levels. Base price on the Buick Regal Premium II starts at $31,615 while the Regal GS starts at $34,115.

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2017 Nissan Maxima

The 2017 Nissan Maxima offers a sporty drive and has a base audio system with AM/FM/CD and eight speakers, while a premium 11-speaker Bose system is available on the top four Maxima trims. The Nissan team benchmarked this audio system against luxury sedans to create a premium experience for its flagship sedan. It includes Bose Center Point Surround Stage, which delivers surround sound even from a two-channel source. There’s also a driver’s seat optimization mode that makes the driver the center of the audio experience.

The Bose audio system is a standard feature beginning with the Maxima SL at $37,090. It is also available on the SR at a starting price of $37,870, SR Midnight Edition at $39,065, and Platinum at $40,040.

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2017 Cadilac ATS Coupe

The sporty 2017 Cadillac ATS Coupe doesn’t make you opt for a higher trim level to take advantage of a premium audio system. Instead, it features Bose surround sound audio standard no matter which trim you choose. It includes 12-speakers located throughout the vehicle to provide the best possible listening experience for every passenger no matter where they sit.

The base ATS Coupe starts at $37,595 while the top Premium Performance trim comes in at $46,495. There’s a sedan version of the ATS, too, and it has a 10-speaker Bose audio system across the lineup. Pricing on the ATS sedan starts at $34,595 for the base Turbo and runs up to $45,595 for the top Premium Luxury with all-wheel drive.

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2018 Infiniti Q50

The 2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan offers a base 6-speaker audio system with AM/FM/CD that is standard across the lineup, except for in hybrid models. The Q50 hybrid, which starts at $50,600, features a standard 16-speaker Bose Performance Series audio system with Centerpoint simulated surround sound. That same audio system is available as an optional feature on all but the 2.0t trims of the gas-powered models.

The optional Bose audio system is bundled into the Sensory Package which is $2,950 on the 3.0t Luxe. The 3.0t Sport and Red Sport both offer the Sensory Package at $2,650. Pricing on those models runs $38,950 for the Luxe, $40,650 for the Sport, and $51,000 for the Red Sport 400.

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2018 Chevrolet Malibu

Standard audio on the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu is a 6-speaker system with AM/FM and it’s your only choice on the base L and LS trims. A 9-speaker Bose audio system makes its first appearance as an optional feature on the LT trim, which is priced from $26,000. It’s also offered as an option on the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid with a starting price of $28,750.

The Bose system is bundled into the Leather Package for $2,140 and also adds heated front seats and a 6-way power front passenger seat with lumbar. Once you reach the Premium at $31,850, the Bose system becomes a standard feature.

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2017 Mazda Mazda6

The 2017 Mazda Mazda6 has a standard 6-speaker audio system with AM/FM/CD/MP3 and is your only choice on the base Sport trim. Move up to the Touring trim at $24,195 and an 11-speaker Bose Centerpoint surround sound system is available through an optional package. It includes AudioPilot2 noise compensation technology that monitors ambient noise and adjusts the music accordingly to maintain sound quality.

The Bose system is a part of a package that also includes SiriusXM satellite radio with a 4-month trial subscription and a power sliding glass moonroof with one-touch open and interior sunshade for $1,325. The Grand Touring at a price of $30,695 makes the Bose system a standard feature.

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2018 Audi A6

The 2018 Audi A6 offers a 10-speaker audio system with a single CD player in its base Premium trim. There is no option for a Bose system in the base trim, so you have to step up a level if a Bose system is at the top of your must-have list.

It becomes standard as soon as you move up to the A6 Premium. This trim is priced from $51,900 and features a 630-watt Bose surround sound system. It has 14 speakers and AudioPilot noise compensation technology for consistently high-quality sound. The Bose system is also standard on the top Prestige trim, which has a starting price of $61,400.

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2017 Fiat 124 Spider

You can enjoy the sun and your music in the 2017 FIAT 124 Spider soft-top convertible. A 4-speaker audio system is standard across the lineup, but a Bose audio system is available as part of a package on both the Lusso and Abarth trims. The 9-speaker Bose system is a part of the Premium Collection with Sirius at $3,795 on the Lusso, which has a starting price of $27,495.

The same Bose system is available on the Abarth, but as a part of the Luxury Collection with Sirius. Pricing is slightly higher with this package coming in at $3,995 on top of the Abarth’s base price of $29,190.

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2018 Chevrolet Cruze

The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze offers lots of options. It’s available with a manual or automatic transmission, gas or diesel engine, and as a sedan or hatchback. The base audio system has only 6-speakers and is the standard across the Cruze trim range. Optional is a 9-speaker Bose premium sound system, but it’s only available on higher trims and it can’t be found at all on any Cruze with the manual transmission.

The Bose system is bundled in with other features as a part of the Sun and Sound package, which varies from trim to trim. Pricing on this package ranges from $1,495 to $1,995 depending on which trim you choose. Pricing on the Cruze starts at $17,850.

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2017 Nissan Sentra

The 2017 Nissan Sentra comes in a wide range of trim levels with a starting price of $16,990. Base audio systems feature either four or six speakers, but higher trims get access to a Bose premium audio system. It has eight speakers with two subwoofers and first appears as an option on the SR, which is priced from $19,990.

Even the highest trims of the Sentra don’t offer it as standard, but rather as a part of a package with varying pricing depending on the trim level you choose. It costs $3,820 in the SR Premium Package, $2,360 in the SL Premium Technology Package, and only $1,220 as a part of the Nismo Premium Package.

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