Not to criticize you specifically, but all you SUV / pickup (otherwise known as tough guy costumes) owners, what were you thinking when you bought them. It’s been know for YEARS that gas prices were only going up.
Several things come into play: A large family that is many miles from relatives. Try driving 1300 miles each way with five kids in a Chevy Impala and see what I mean. Safety - six years ago a 18 YO decided to rear end us as we were going home after church. Score - GMC Suburban 1, Mitsubishi 3000GT 0. On top of all, if I could not afford to keep the tank filled I would not own it. (If you promise not to go into cardiac arrest I will let you in on a secret, I have TWO Suburbans)
Maybe four wheel drive isn't too useful in Maryland... but if you want to get where you're going when you want to get there, in winter in North Dakota, it can be nearly a necessity. Cars are pretty poor off-road if you're into that, too (my fleet's a Kawasaki KLR650 dual-sport bike, a Dodge Dakota 4x4, and a Ford T-bird... guess which one stays home when it's time for fun in the dirt?)