Top 5 roof cargo boxes reviewed and ranked.
Thule Motion 3 XL Low is our top pick for roof cargo boxes — an averaged 4.8/5 across 1 published review at about $900. Runner-up: Yakima SkyBox NX XL (~$749).
| # | Product | Rating | Price | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thule Motion 3 XL LowTop Score | 4.8 (1 source) | $900 | family road trippers wanting flagship-tier cargo box | $900 · Check Price on Amazon |
| 2 | 4.7 (1 source) | $749 | value buyers wanting flagship features at less premium | $749 · Check Price on Amazon | |
| 3 | 4.7 (1 source) | $899 | skiers needing 200 cm ski capacity | $899 · Check Price on Amazon | |
| 4 | 4.7 (1 source) | $649 | sedan owners and weekend road trippers | $649 · Check Price on Amazon | |
| 5 | 4.6 (1 source) | $599 | value buyers wanting Yakima brand at lower price | $599 · Check Price on Amazon |
The Motion 3 XL Low is the best-overall pick — Thule's flagship combines quality, features, and ease.
The SkyBox NX XL is the value pick — Yakima's flagship at $200 less than Thule comparable.
The Force 3 XL is the ski-focused pick — Thule's longer cargo box for 200 cm skis.
The SkyBox NX Medium is the sedan pick — Yakima's smaller cargo box for compact cars.
The SkyBox Carbonite is the budget Yakima pick — older Yakima cargo box at $599.
| Spec | Thule Motion 3 XL Low | Yakima SkyBox NX XL | Thule Force 3 XL | Yakima SkyBox NX (Medium) | Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | XL | XL | — | Medium | 16 cu ft |
| Brand | Thule | Yakima | Thule | Yakima | Yakima |
| Price | — | $749 | — | $649 | — |
| Tier | — | — | Mid | — | Budget |