re: Compact SUV advice?

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the compact SUV category is overpriced, IMHO. Think long & hard about whether you need the cargo capacity, high clearance, etc before you buy. I ended up with a compact hatchback and a sedan....the compact hatch (with rear seat folded down) holds more than most small SUVs, and both cars are less expensive to insure & have way way better gas mileage than small SUVs.

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After 5 years of owning a compact SUV, I agree with all of this.

I'm planning to downsize to a compact hatchback soon. I expect to lose only about 10 cubic feet of storage, which is irrelevant 99% of the time I drive. I'll get a cargo box for the roof if I really miss it that other 1% of the time