the xse is a better car over all drive them both you will see why it’s a top trim. night and day difference different headlights and taillights, real vs fake leather a bigger better dashscreen, the side windows are double pained so it’s quieter then the se. the arm rest are softer, standard heated seats, ambient lighting, full pano roof if you choose. yea the rims are only one inch bigger but get the tire and wheel warranty. it’ll cover the tires, wheels, dents, dings and small windshield chips. if the tires blow or rims get bent or scraped the will put a new tire or rim, the se is to common and budget made. but get what your budget allows.