[vtirocz]

In addition to the MSRP delta, how much would I expect to spend by trading in a 3k mile 1SS for the exact same car with the 1LE package? I'm guessing it would not be worth it, but interested in opinions.

[ST1LE]

The used car market is not great for sellers right now, and it is going to take a HUGE hit in the coming year. Most dealers really screw you over on the trade-in, and you have a very popular color, I suggest trying to sell it privately. Thats how I sold my 1LE, and I pocketed an extra $4K compared to the trade-in offers I received. Took about 2 months to sell, but as you can see from my sig it was heavily modified, which isnt ideal when selling.

"Worth It" depends on you and what you will get out of it personally. Go test drive one, see if the improvements translate in to joy for you, and override the loss you will take. Check a few sites to get an overall value of your car so you know where to start. It will likely be close to a $10K hit if you pay anything near MSRP for the 1LE. If I were you, assuming you have alternate transport, I would sell ASAP and patiently wait for a used 1LE to replace it with.

Good luck man!