I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was way more comfortable.

A Business Insider reporter compared a $400 Amtrak roomette for a 15-hour trip from Colorado to Utah with a $450 first-class seat for a 3-hour ride from Washington, DC, to NYC. The cheaper roomette offered a private 23-square-foot space with beds, meals, and amenities, while the pricier first-class seat provided a comfortable seat and similar perks but at a higher cost.