Have you been thinking about buying a smaller luxury SUV? You’ve undoubtedly stumbled upon some of the popular options, like the newest Volvo XC40. But what if there were a better, more affordable crossover? Instead of the XV40, consider financing or leasing a 2020 MINI Countryman instead -- and here’s why.

Affordability
If you decide to go with the Volvo XC40, you’re going to be spending more money, whereas the MINI Cooper Countryman is the more affordable option. The Countryman SAV starts at $28,900*, whereas the Volvo XC40 pricing starts at $33,700.