Cost-of-living pressures are squeezing just about everyone these days, and big families feel the pinch harder than most. That strain extends to the driveway, where three-row SUVs, the default choice for hauling kids and cargo, now routinely crest $50,000. And that’s before you even glance at vehicles with luxury badges. Even the once-humble Toyota Sequoia has joined the climb, with a starting price of $64,825 (before $2,095 destination) that puts it firmly out of reach for many buyers who actually need the space.
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