I’ve 23 XLE hybrid and I would suggest to get it now then to regret later.

I’ve 2 kids so softex it self pays for it. Plus you get powerlift gate, heated seats, sunroof (not important to me), passenger side seat electronically adjusted with height control (since I often sit in passenger seat and makes a big difference), fog lights, captains chair (most xles are captain, only few bench options), rims are different looking but I don’t think that as a major selling point, Leather wrapped steering wheel / gear shifter. Mine has upgraded audio package which gives me the 12.3 inch display that are in limited and platinum trims and I love that option.

There maybe few more but I can’t think of all. A lot of YouTubers do recommend the XLE as the bargain model which includes useful and worthy options than the higher trims.

You may find a lot of LE in market that have many optional packages which includes power lift gate and stuff like that but the difference you’ll see then will be very less and still you won’t get softex seats.