mikew said:
I went for an SE. To my mind, too much of the price difference between the SE and the HSE goes into the seats and the sound system. Both of which are more than adequate for my needs in SE spec. Rather than add the driver assist pack, I just added the 360 camera for £500. The camera was the only standard on the HSE item I added. However, I then went on to add a load of other items that are also extra cost on the HSE.
To be honest I'm not that far off the price of an FE, but I elected not to go for one as I don't like the limited FE colour, interior trim and wheel choice.
Still, we're all different and I totally respect other people's reasoning and choices.
My new 'revised' delivery date is October.
It is certainly worthwhile to try different configuration methods - for example it you want everything that an SE has except the 20" wheels you are cheaper off starting with an S and adding the individual items - that saves you approx €1160 (in NL configurator).
Similar applies for SE to HSE - in NL configurator the extra cost of HSE is €6,060 for that you get standard extra:
- Better looking rims - added to SE is €1,016
- Matrix headlights - added to SE is €915 (FYI these seems to be supply problem with matrix headlights)
- Windsor leather - added to SE is €3,754
- Meridian Surround - added to SE is €1,017
- Drive assist pack - added to SE is €810
So for that €6,060 extra you get options worth €7,512 but if you do not want to Leather upgrade the HSE is more expensive and you indeed are better off to take the SE and only add the options you really want.