It is not very profitable to be an SUV manufacturer nowadays, because the trucks cost much to be made and the prices at the dealerships are falling down because nobody wants them. It is not very good to be a truck leaser either, many of SUVs are coming back to the owners and the leasing companies don’t know what to do with them, since most of the customers require small autos nowadays. And the customers have their problems as well.

First of all you should think about the price difference between a fuel efficient car and SUV. It might not bring you any benefit to get a smaller car. And if after the election the gas prices will go a little down, you will be winning having a truck.

Secondly, many leasers would be happy to get rid of big vehicles. Just a couple years ago people wanted Jeeps and pickups for their company vehicles, they were renting the SUVs, because they preferred the comfort of the big autos, but right now those vehicles are coming back, losing in price even more than they used to. If you are renting a truck and enjoying it, think about purchasing one from the leaser. You might be surprised with the good deal they can offer you.

And thirdly, every buyer one day becomes a seller. If you don’t plan to keep your vehicle for the rest of your life, one day it will be the time to sell it. A small hybrid will go well, but an SUV will not cost as much as you want. A good idea in this case would be to try and sell it yourself. Think about advertisement and the right price. This will help you more than just to give it to the dealer for a ridiculously low price.