20 Compact Hatchbacks and Wagons for Conquering Black Friday Shopping

Everyone loves a good bargain, and there’s no better time to shop than Black Friday, when there are deals to be had everywhere. But you’ll need to find a car that can fit anywhere — which means big, hulking SUVs are off the list — and still be able to haul all your treasures. A compact hatchback or wagon can be your shopping BFF. It will swallow everything you’ve bought, and you’ll be able to fit into virtually any parking spot.

To celebrate Black Friday and great bargains, here’s a compilation of compact hatchbacks and wagons for the shopaholic in you. We’ve arranged the cars based on their maximum cargo capacity and, as a little twist, we’ve also included ongoing deals for each vehicle. Happy shopping!

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Lexus CT 200h

Cargo Capacity: 14.3 cu-ft all seats in place; 34.8 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: 0.9 percent APR financing for 36 months; $299/month for 36 months lease ($999 due at signing)

Buying a hybrid does have its limitations, and it’s most evident in the Lexus CT 200h, which for a hatchback doesn’t have much cargo capacity. However, this doesn’t make the CT 200h impractical, because there’s a good deal of usable space. And with an EPA fuel economy rating of 43/40 mpg city/highway, you can shop until you run out of gas, which will take some time.

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Nissan Versa Note

Cargo Capacity: 18.8 cu-ft all seats in place; 38.3 cu ft second row folded

Current Offers: $179/month lease for 36 months ($1,999 due at signing)

Subcompacts have their limitations, but the Nissan Versa Note bucks that trend by offering plenty of space for your friends and gear. If you do take one out for Black Friday shopping, you’ll be able to haul everything you’ve bought, thanks to the car’s upright profile and available convenience features such as a removable cargo floor.

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Audi A3 e-tron

Cargo Capacity: 13.6 cu-ft all seats in place; 39.5 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: None

As the only model in the Audi A3 range available as a hatchback, the A3 e-tron is the most versatile and an ideal shopping companion. Despite the additional hybrid powertrain components, the A3 e-tron has plenty of usable space available, meaning you won’t have to worry about cutting your bargain hunting short because your the car is packed.

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Volvo V60/V60 Cross Country

Cargo Capacity: 28 cu-ft all seats in place; 43.8 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: $1,000 loyalty bonus; $339/month lease for 39 months on the V60T5 Drive-E FWD ($3,139 due at signing); $439/month lease for 29 months on the V60 T6 AWD R-Design ($3,139 due at signing); $399/month for 39 months on the V60 Cross Country ($3,129 due at signing)

It’s not the most spacious Volvo wagon, but the V60 remains plenty practical for bargain hunting. The V60 Cross Country’s extra ground clearance will help get folks in four-season states through snow easily. Need a personal rocket that can haul on the road and all your stuff? Consider the 325-hp V60 T6 AWD R-Design or the more unique and slightly insane V60 Polestar.

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Ford Focus

Cargo Capacity: 23.3 cu-ft all seats in place; 43.9 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: $3,500 bonus cash; 1.9 percent for 36 months APR financing (2.9 percent for 48 months, 3.9 percent for 60 months, 5.9 percent for 72 months, 5.9 percent for 84 months); $500 competitive lease

The Ford Focus hatch is a natural choice if you want to zip around tight spaces and carry cargo handily. Need something hotter and more potent? Consider the 252-hp Focus ST or wait for the rally-bred Focus RS with 345 hp so you can drift your way around the parking lot.

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Mazda3

Cargo Capacity: 20.2 cu-ft all seats in place; 47.1 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: 0 percent APR financing $229/month lease for 39 months

No other compact car embodies fun like the Mazda3, thanks to its engaging handling and responsiveness. For shoppers who also love to drive, the Mazda3 hatch is an ideal ride, blending practicality and an engaging drive in a single attractive package.

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Chevrolet Sonic

Cargo Capacity: 19 cu-ft all seats in place; 47.7 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: $500 consumer cash (2016 model); $500 cash plus $500 purchase bonus cash (2015 model); 2.9 percent APR for 60 months plus $500 purchase bonus cash (2015 model)

Don’t be fooled by its diminutive size; the scrappy Chevrolet Sonic hatchback comes standard with surprising space for a subcompact car. Everything from hefty Ikea furniture boxes to heaps of designer-label clothing and accessories will be swallowed with ease by the Sonic hatch. And with the dividable cargo floor, you’ll be able to hide bargain gems from everyone, including the people you’re shopping with.

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Mini Clubman

Cargo Space: 17.5 cu-ft all seats in place; 47.9 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: None

Don’t call the Mini Clubman a Mini, because it isn’t small anymore. Instead, call it the Mini of wagons, which is what it’s become. The Clubman is now the most practical model in the Mini lineup and features plenty of convenience features, including available 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats. Does your shopping include long items, but you’ve got a pair of rear passengers? No problem. Fold the center seatback down and push the stuff through the cargo area.

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Hyundai Elantra GT

Cargo Space: 23 cu-ft all seats in place; 51 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: $179/month lease for 36 months ($1,499 due at signing); 0 percent APR for 60 months; 1.9 percent APR for 72 months plus bonus cash ($1,500 for 2015 models, $1,000 for 2016 models); retail bonus cash ($3,000 for 2015 models, $2,000 for 2015 models); 90-day payment deferred program; $500 valued owner incentive (2016 model only); $500 competitive coupon offer (2016 model only)

Forget the GT part of the Hyundai Elantra GT’s name, because it’s no grand touring car. Think of it as your spacious transporter for Black Friday. With the rear seats down, the Elantra GT can swallow nearly everything, from television sets to flat-pack furniture.

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Subaru Impreza

Cargo Space: 22.5 cu-ft all seats in place; 52.4 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: 1.49 percent Financing; $209/month lease for 36 months with $0 due at signing

Shopaholics living in four-season states rejoice: The AWD Subaru Impreza hatchback has arrived to be your ride for shopping and conquering harsh winter weather. Offering all-weather traction and a cabin that can haul you, your friends, some gear, and then some, the Impreza will ensure that no one gets stranded in the snow at the mall.\

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Ford C-Max

Cargo Space: 24.5 cu-ft all seats in place; 52.6 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: $250 Ford credit retail bonus customer cash plus $250 retail customer cash; 1.9 percent for 36 months APR financing (2.9 percent for 48 months, 3.9 percent for 60 months, 5.9 percent for 72 months, 5.9 percent for 84 months) plus $250 Ford credit retail bonus customer cash; $250 Ford credit retail bonus customer cash plus 6.9 percent APR for 84 months

Is the Ford Focus hatchback not roomy enough, but you want something just as fun to drive? Consider the C-Max, which is essentially a taller hatchback with gobs of extra space for your shopping convenience, even with the additional hybrid powertrain components. There’s room to bring friends with you, too.

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Honda Fit

Cargo Space: 16.6 cu-ft all seats in place; 52.7 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: None

Essentially the definition of a Harry Potter-mobile, the amount of space and flexibility the Honda Fit possesses will have you scratching your head at how such a small car can swallow so much cargo. The rear cushions and seatbacks split and fold flat, while the front seat folds back to accommodate long items or to turn the car into your personal lounge. In short, the Fit is one of the best cars to take for Black Friday shopping because of its ability to haul all kinds of cargo without breaking a sweat.

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Volkswagen Golf

Cargo Space: 22.8 cu-ft all seats in place; 52.7 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: $319/month lease for 26 months for the Golf S 4-Door ($369/month for GTI S 4-Door, $0 due at signing, $0 down, $0 first month payment, $0 second deposit); $1,500 owner loyalty bonus, 1.9 percent APR for 60 months; $1,000 bonus cash for conquest; 0 percent APR for 72 months (e-Golf only)

If there were a picture in the dictionary for the definition of jack-of-all-trades, it would be of the Volkswagen Golf. There’s a version for every taste in the Golf lineup, which ranges from the base Golf TSI to the giant-killing Golf R and the electrified e-Golf. Regardless of which version you get, you’ll have a spacious cabin that can serve you well during your Black Friday.

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BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon

Cargo Space: 17.5 cu-ft all seats in place; 53 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: $449/month lease for 36 months ($4,374 due at signing); 0.9 percent APR for up to 36 months

As one of a few compact wagons available today, the BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon remains an honest hauler that’s perfect for small families. The car’s flexibility and available space also mean it’s great for shopping because you’ll be able to squeeze into tight spaces with ease yet carry all your goods without cramming them in the back. Standard 40/20/40 split folding rear seats mean you’ll have plenty of flexibility to fit everything you’ve bought.

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Kia Forte5

Cargo Space: 23.2 cu-ft all seats in place; 56.4 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: $1,000 cash back; 0-1.9 percent APR for 66 months; $400 discount for college student and graduates; $400 military incentive program; $500 Uber driver partner program

One of the most spacious compact cars available in the U.S., the Kia Forte5 proves you don’t need a hulking behemoth of a car to haul your Black Friday finds. Thanks to the standard split-folding rear seats, you’ll be able to carry all of the electronics and clothing you’ve bought without worry. And its small footprint means parking will be a breeze.

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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo

Cargo Space: 18.4 cu-ft all seats in place; 56.5 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: $449/month lease for 36 months ($4,364 due at signing, 328i xDrive Gran Turismo only); $489/month lease for 36 months ($4,414 due at signing, 335i xDrive Gran Turismo only); 0.9 percent APR for up to 36 months

The awkward-looking hatchback has more space for shopping than the wagon? Yes. BMW’s oddball 3 Series Gran Turismo can swallow more gear than the conventional wagon. This means you’ll be able to fit everything from a half dozen Gucci purses to a gaggle of fancy shoes. The sloping rear window may cause some packing issues, however, and pose some limitations should you purchase massive electronics.

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Kia Soul

Cargo Space: 24.2 cu-ft all seats in place; 61.3 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: $500-$1,000 cash back; 0.0-1.9 percent APR for 66 months; $400 discount for college students and graduates; $400 military incentive program; $500-1,000 Uber driver partner program; $189/month lease for 39 months ($1,999 due at signing)

The Kia Soul is not a crossover. It’s a tall, front-drive hatchback packed with plenty of space and character, with funky speakers and colorful exterior. Thanks to its boxy shape, it’s a great shopping partner.

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Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

Cargo Space: 30 cu-ft all seats in place; 66.5 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: $319/month lease for 26 months for the Golf S 4-Door ($$0 due at signing, $0 down, $0 first month payment, $0 second deposit); $1,500 owner loyalty Bonus, 1.9 percent APR for 60 months; $1,000 bonus cash for conquest

Proving that a hulking behemoth of an SUV is no match for a compact car when it comes to Black Friday shopping, the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen can haul all of your precious bargain finds. Its small footprint can also fit into the smallest of parking spaces.

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Toyota Prius V

Cargo Space: 21.6 cu-ft all seats in place; 67.3 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: 0.9 percent APR for 60 months; $279/month lease for 36 months ($1,999 due at signing); $500 factory cash back; $500 military rebate

No other hybrid available can match the Toyota Prius V when it comes to space, making it an ideal companion if you don’t want Black Friday to end. With its 44/40 mpg EPA rating, your shopping extravaganza can cover many miles without requiring you to refuel.

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Fiat 500L

Cargo Space: 22.4 cu-ft all seats in place; 68 cu-ft second row folded

Current Offers: $219/month lease for 48 months ($2,999 due at signing); 0 percent APR for 60 months; $2,500 cash allowance; $1,000 select inventory bonus cash

While it isn’t the most attractive car on the road, the quirky Fiat 500L is diminutive yet surprisingly spacious. Thanks to rear seats that split, fold and tumble forwards, you’ve got all kinds room. Cargo space won’t be an issue, thanks to the flexible interior and the 500L’s upright dimensions.

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