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I went through this and here's what I learned.
RACKS:
Get a good one. I suggest the only nonnegotiable characteristics are 1. Quality reliable kit 2. Uses your factory mounting points and 3. Works with sunroof if present.
The negotiable aspects are as follows in my mind, ranked: cheaper>looks good>aero.
You don't have to worry about this, but there is a component of noise on freeway speeds with sunroof open, but this is really hard to predict and probably aero is quieter.
BOX:
So many options and we got a really cheap one that is a utter faffshitclustershow to mount and remove. Needs threadlock and a tool box. It also requires duct tape at the front to prevent freeway speed winds blowing open the front leading edge in a terrifying manner. It's terrible. We definitely get what we paid for, but we've made it work. In less neurotic hands, I'd suggest the one we have is a liability and unsafe.
Summary:
Don't skimp on these items. These items are important, have a lot of design elements and are placed under high demand.
I would only go with Thule, Yakima or OEM, unless the market landscape has improved dramatically in the past two years.
Read reviews of racks that fit these criteria for your car and you'll be fine.
Finally, I suggest looking for open box deals because believe it or not, people use these racks for one trip and then return citing a made-up excuse. We got lucky and got our Yakima for an extremely cheap price.