Thule Raceway Platform Bike rack

Maybe somebody who attended Interbike saw this. I just went from a minivan to a Jetta Wagon as my new company car. A full roof rack with components is over $500 which I am a little hesitant to spend right now. Then I saw this.

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I like the strapping mechanism. Trunk racks typically scare me.
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I have a hitch rack for my wife’s Outlook so I like this concept. Given the narrow trays do you think I’d fit two tri bikes or road bikes? Also, it has nice locks for short term leaving-the-car like picking up registration packets.

Do you think this has any advantage over their new raceway regular 3 bike truck mount rack? This is around $250 and the saris-like rack is around $179. I appreciate any insight before I go buy something new. These are available April 4th I think.