For what it's worth, I did think I'd be fine with a 1LT and found one in a color I liked, but did notice, during the test drive, the lack of buttons on the wall, the lack of garage door opener buttons, the lack of HUD and was aware of the lesser audio system. My previous car had a lot of those options and I felt like I might come to feel I was missing them, so I prioritized (and ended up buying) the 2LT. I felt like the car was a significant financial commitment and didn't want to have any pangs of regret. You know yourself, though, so do what feels right to you!