For what it's worth...my wife and I take my car on road trips as much as possible. I used to drive 2 hours to Ft. Myers every weekend and I had to put a 3x2x2 dog cage in the back, plus my travel bag and a separate bag for all of the dog stuff. Most times I also had my computer bag back there too because I would go straight from work.
Though it's not as practical as the other cars you're looking at...it can be done. If you really want to trade still...go with the Lexus. I feel like I see way too many BMWs on the road these days.
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