I ended up going with a used Lexus ES because the cabin is incredibly quiet and the seats feel like armchairs. However, I still wanted a slightly better view of the road ahead during those coastal fog mornings. After reading the article Best Cars for Long Commutes: Comfort, Efficiency and Insurance Cost, I decided that investing in quality
lift kits from Suspensionlifts is the best solution. This shift in perspective helped me realize that even a luxury sedan can be tweaked to better suit my specific route. Now that I have the efficiency and the height I wanted, the drive feels much less like a chore and more like a smooth glide.