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I'm in a similar sort of predicament. Though RAV4 and CRV aren't really in the running for me.
The wife and I are basically down to two vehicles...I think. One's the X-trail and the other is one you might want to consider as well - the Honda Element.
The two vehicles share some similiarties (price, engine size/output, mileage) but are different in many ways too. In a lot of ways that's what's making the decision tougher.
Some things the Element has that the X-trail doesn't have:
Uber-flexible, utilitarian interior.
headroom for Shaq - big whoop, I'm only 5'6"
seats that lay down flat (all 4) into a makeshift bed - if the Element's a-rockin'...
Neoprene seat covers
Cool-factor (and functional) suicide-opening rear doors
Stand-out looks - love 'em or hate 'em, you'll get looks/comments.
Not something you see everyday
My wife's favour - she loves it/them
clam-shell tailgate
rear sun-roof - but none in the front
Things the X-trail has the the Element doesn't:
Heated fronts seats & mirrors
heated/cooled cupholders
A better 4/AWD system
A huge front sunroof
Available leather seats
Seating for 5 (small) people - (Element's only a 4 seater)
center-mounted gauges - bleh!
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