Definitely a scam but I agree to disagree. Just like some folks think a sports car needs manual tranny (I disagree), I prefer leather in smell, feel and looks in a higher end sporty grand tourer such as the Crossfire.
No heated seat function, no fog lights as well as the black surround and black inserts aren’t my cup of tea. I always wondered why there was a “base” model with similar features, downgraded sounds system, black door handles etc.
It’s like a hybrid between the Base models and the Limited. But the base model was already a bad idea in my opinion as Daimler simply hammered out a “thrift shop” version of their halo car at a lower premium, thinking that was going to increase the sales numbers. At the time Base models came to market, there was already a good amount of Limiteds on Overstock and floating around for cheaper or the same price as the base.

The cloth seats just don’t look right to me in that car. They look cheaper than the seats in my Dodge Caravan. They probably are comfortable, but I just don’t find them suitable for this kind of car. If I want comfortable as can be, I’d probably opt for something more practical than a two seater with a small cabin and a relatively stiff suspension.

But I know, I sound like I’m bashing the SE. And I’m really not, it’s just different tastes. I actually like the silver windshield surround and I know a lot of people did not and even painted it. What I really like about the SE is the wheels and the color. If I recall correctly the SRT wheels were painted grey on the inside which is a nice touch and at that point would go well with the dark windshield surround.
In either event, still an awesome car non the less.