To get a high quality audio system, factory installed in a vehicle, often means a price tag of a luxury car.  Yet, there are a few makes that are both inexpensive and loaded with top of the line audio equipment.  Here are two options:

Jeep Compass

An option on the  Jeep Compass base Sport trim is a premium Boston Acoustics sound system. This setup comes with two articulating liftgate speakers.   This very unique feature allows the speakers to be adjusted so they face outward.  This will provide perfect sound for any occasion of open-air entertainment. You’ll also find six Boston Acoustics speakers with subwoofer, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Sirius Satellite Radio with a 1-year subscription provided by Sirius, and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls.  This audio system is offered for $795 more to the price.  A stripped-down version,  featuring just the two articulating liftgate speakers and six Boston Acoustics speakers with subwoofer,  is offered for $495 on the more luxuriously outfitted Limited trim. The base-model Compass goes for $16,475.

Dodge Caliber

To get the best sound, skip the base model.  The Caliber SXT starts at $16,620, and offers an optional stereo upgrade for an additional $495. For this extra fee, you get six Boston Acoustics speakers with subwoofer and a Musicgate Power sound system. You also get two articulating rear liftgate speakers.  In this case, its all about the tailgate party, and with this vehicle, you would be all set for sound. The Caliber R/T starts at $18,395, and also offers this upgraded sound system as standard equipment.