2LT vs 3LT
 

There is a huge price difference....anyone think the 3LT is worth it and why or why not?

For me, the 2LT has all the right stuff. I don't need or want the custom leather-wrapped interior, Napa Leather Seating Surfaces, Navigation, or Instrument Panel in interior color. However, if you like the the Brownstone interior, then you have to order 3LT to get it.

Remember if you pay 795 for the nav on a 2lt its included in the 4K for the 3lt...so the net difference is 3,200. BUT I agree with you. Not worth it to me.....

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...2-and-lt3.html

Totally worth it to me. The one major improvement they have spent so much time on is the 3LT interior. It what puts it on par with other higher priced sports cars.

Full leather wrap of the interior vs vinyl on everything but the seats? Totally worth it.

All those reviews where people say the interior is magnificent? All 3LT.

Boy do I agree! 2LT satisfies all my "must haves". Great post IMO!
Take Care All!:iagree::cheers:

If you want Brownstone, you must get 3LT. For me, that was the deciding factor. Otherwise, I'd be asking the same question.

I agree - if you're going to pay $65-70k for a car, what's $3k? IMHO 5% more for the 3LT is definitely a bargain.

2LT is exactly what I want and all I need. I don't want navigation and will probably go with all black interior. And, I'm also not a fan of the Brownstone. Reminds me of some old den furniture.

My every day car that I will drive back and forth to work every day and spend a lot of time in. 3LT all the way.

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That was my original thinking...but, since you can get the navi for 795,
the only thing I can see different from the 2LT description is "full leather" and "napa leather seats"...
Well, the standard 2LT is not vinyl but what some have described as almost indistinguishable from leather... real leather will fade in the sunlight unless you get limo window tint which is illegal in most states...and
"napa leather"? Why is that worth so much more than the regular leather seats?
Other than these minor differences, what is worth 4k?

Also, keep in mind that I am thinking about a black interior....

I ordered a Torch Red 2LT w/black/black interior. To that I added the Nav system. If I had to do it over, I would step up to the 3LT with Kalahari or Brownstone. I didn't have the information and photos last spring that we have now.

Having said that, I'm OK and I'm not down about my order.

OK? I'm, more than that; soon I'll be driving a beautiful new 2014 Corvette Stingray, with a beautiful black leather interior. Go ahead and feel sorry for me!

Mariano (Alfie)

So what color combo are you getting Marc?

I ordered the 2LT. I personally think that the upgrade to 3LT was priced about $2,000 too high for what you got. But that's just my opinion.

I plan on a certain vendor installing window treatment that filters about about 95% of the UV without heavy tinting. So much for fading leather!
:D :thumbs: :rock:

Going all black this time. Black interior, black wheels, black inserts, black micro package. Just going to tint the windows. Batmobile! lol

I'd be going 2LT with Nav, with the Kalahari color.

Typically I like some color in my interiors, but I think 3LT kalahari has too much brown on top of the dash.

I like the 3LT with the red and grey interiors because of the stripes of color on the dash, but would likely get a green car which doesn't really work with those colors IMO.

Black 3LT seems a little pointless, although in person I'm sure the difference is more obvious than in pictures.

Brownstone is the one that has me a little confused, as I like the color and the contrasting suede patches, but I think it might be a little too dark for me.

Therefore, 2LT Kalahari with Nav is a nice way for me to get the splashes of color I want, while saving some money for other options (or for race tires).

That said, I would like to see some cars in person before making my final call.

-T

Nice! :cheers: Your VY car was cool, but black is just menacing.

My thinking exactly!:iagree:

I think the Lime Rock Green with the Gray interior would look very stunning.

Why do I see "old geezer" every time I see the LRG? Am I the only one?

On the 2LT red interior, do you get white contrasting stitching on the dash? I was all geared up to get the 3LT, but I'm getting a Callaway come hell or high water, so I might have to skimp on an option or two to come in at my budget.

However, if there's contrasting stitching on the dash of the 2LT, I can avoid axing other options to try to come in at around 85-87K because I love contrasting stitching. However, if the vinyl is just straight black with black stitching, then I'm going to have to axe black rims or something to afford the 3LT.

I want an Artic White on Red Callaway Corvette with a 7 spd. basically loaded up except for the sport seats.

No.

The Napa leather is just as thin and cheap as the 2LT leather.

In black it was hard pressed to tell the difference in the door quality 1LT to 3LT.

2LT Red seems to come with red stitching everywhere.

So if I wanted a Z51, 7 spd manual, with electronic diff and magnetic shocks as cheap as I can get it, what would I order?

Order the standard/no cost 1LT interior.

Suggest you consider one other performance option, NPP.

I forgot the competition seats, also. My thinking on the exhaust is that the aftermarket, like Borla and Flowmaster, will offer cat-back pipes that will perform at least as well as the factory pipes, save some weight, and maybe cost less than the NPP option as well.

This from a guy who would buy a blue car with a red interior? Really?

Interesting comments...any factual support and if so what?

Me too everything Black 2LT except for Kalahari interior :rock:

Old Geezer
 

Are you sure you're not looking in the mirror...it will sneak up on you :rofl:

You lack the refined taste possessed by true gentlemen?

BTW, I'm not that old, but I do love the green!

-T

I ordered the 3LT. I figured I would get the items that could not be or would be incredibly difficult if ordered after market (interior, Z51, MSRC, NPP) and wait on those items I could order later (carbon fiber dash, exposed carbon fiber roof). I figured this will be my last car order, wanted to make it memorable and worth it.

In the end , I have never met a car owner that has said "boy, I wish I would have ordered down a level". You only live once!

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I agree with the 2LT Jet Black interior.
 

The dealer convinced us that since we were going with the jet all black interior, it was probably not worth the added cost. We just added the Nav for $795 and one cannot tell the difference. We are paying cash and could have easily afforded the 3LT, but hey, a dollar saved is a dollar earned. Either way though, good choice. To each his own.

Agreed. 2LT with jet black interior.
 

The dealer convinced us that is ordering the Jet black interior, it was a waste of money to order the 3LT. To the average eye, one cannot tell the difference. And the feel, while sitting in it, is unrecognizable.

3LT all the way for me. Velocity Yellow / Jet Black interior

The 3LT is a steal especially in the Kalahari or Brownstone. 4 grand more that includes the $ 795 nav which is an option on the 2LT. $ 3200 difference. If one can afford a $ 65,000 car with 2LT, they can afford a $ 69,000 car with 3LT( unless they have stretched the budget to the max). Main reason most go with the 2LT instead of 3LT( unless it's just too much color on the dash for their tastes etc) is a 5 letter word that begins with C.

All Black Interior with the 3LT package for me. To me, you can easily feel the difference.

Because I am personally not a big fan of leather-wrapped everything car interiors, I went the other way. Was thinking 2LT Kalahari just to get that color, but once I decided Black interior, 1LT was clearly the right answer for me.

$8K saved is nearly a million pennies earned.

I am not getting unnecessary options to save money! Going with base convertible, manual, 2LT with navigation. That will save over ten thousand off the sticker price. Why, I'm tired of babying these cars and will use the money to trade more often.

IMO the 3LT is worth the upgrade.

I went with the 2lt with nav. Torch red with red interior. Wouldnt change a thing. Love it.

For years all you heard about the C6 interior was how bad it was. So GM steps up and gives us what we wanted and now everyone complains about how expensive it is... :rofl:

I got the 3LT Kalahari on my LRG "geezermobile" and love it. The added cost is not THAT much in the big picture.

If you are going black you are probably wasting your money on 3lt. I wanted the Brownstone and that is the only reason I went 3lt. I never use the navigation.

Kalahari with 3LT

Bingo, even in Black, you CAN tell a difference. 3LT Z51.....

Agree--in black I'd order 2LT and leave off NAV.

I get more compliments on my Kalahari 3LT interior mainly because it is very visible from the outside of the car. I bought from stock and 3LT was part of the package. I'm glad it was. If I had ordered it I probably would have gone 2LT and I wouldn't have known what I was missing. One odd thing I've noticed in 1000 miles. I still have a clean inside windshield! Minimal vinyl outgassing with 3LT.

Its been said before, everyone moaned about the poor interiors on C5s and C6s. GM steps up the quality on the C7 and now everyone seems to complain about the extra cost. C7 3LT is about the same as C6 4LT at about the same cost...

My Kalahari 3LT gets a lot of attention. If you like the look and can live with the price, I believe you will not be sorry.

My buddy has a Brownstone 3LT very nice, mine is a 2Lt black Leather it works well for me and I'm very happy with it. Plus its easier to keep clean.

I have the re 3LT, definitely worth it in my opinion. The extra color on the dash is extremely nice. The only way I'd skip on the 3lt is if it was black, as it's not easy to tell the difference (the look is a big part of the worth in my opinion)

Someone mentioned the comp seats, having started with the GT seats and swapped to the comp seats, i have to say on my TR convertible, having the backs of the seats painted to match that black section behind the seats is a REALLY nice look, and also, i no longer have to worry about that stupid chrome thing breaking

The other thing about 3lt, that damned chrome thing seems to he harder to get a fingernail behind than on the 2lt (checked on a few cars). yes i hate the plastic/chrome thing on the seat, it looks nice, but many have broken it already.

I wish there was a 4LT

What would it include? Gold plated console :D

3LT has pretty much everything and a full leather interior. You can even put suede as an option.

Not sure what else you could possibly add with another option level like 4LT.

:iagree: As the OP I now see the difference between speculation and experience.....switched from black exterior to CGM but kept black interior and went 3LT.....:D

To quote comedian Lewis Black, it comes with a "Personal Ball Washer."
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Only the 3LT has the Sueded Microfiber-Wrapped Upper Interior Trim Package I believe, I'd go brownstone suede with the package adding another $995.

I don't think the leather seats in the 2LT are that great.. I personally don't see them holding up. But the cars only a week old I could be wrong. However I still wouldn't spend 8k on the upgrade thats a lot of scratch for better leather. Even though Im sure the quality is better

I think the suede (alcantara) is an additional option. I have a 3LT Kalahari interior in my vert, but no "suede."

I had the alcantara touches in my 2013 GS - I had concerns as to how I would clean the steering wheel (sweaty palms).

You are correct the suede upper is an additional option on the 3LT. I have brownstone and opted for the 995 suede upper and sure like it.:D

agreed! Need only to add the nav, imho, when getting the 2lt, for it to be well optioned.

The difference in 2LT and 3LT is only $4k. And if you were going to get NAV anyway, you can take that out since it is included in 3LT. I have black so opted for 2LT plus NAV.

The extra 3200 for you millionaires maybe pnuts but to us retires it's 50 bucks more a month. And I hate two tone interiors that's why I order black love torch red this car has to much black such as scoops rear bumper bottom. Will be trying for zo6 in NRB or new gray never liked two tone cars, painted wheels yes not black no more chrome to exp to repair.
z51vett
Doug

Can the competition seats be ordered with all three levels?

From the C7 Brochure of available equipment:

Competition Sport bucket seats -- 2LT. 3LT

Competition Sport bucket seats 1LT. 2LT. 3LT
with sueded microfiber inserts,
includes sueded microfiber wrap
for steering wheel and gearshift

:flag: -- means Not Available

I would like the two tone interior as my 09 4LT has.

3lt gives you a 2 tone interior

Thank you sir.

:iagree:
If I were getting black interior, as I had with my other 3 Vette's, I'd think twice. But got Kalahari, which looks great, and the extra leather it worth the price in my opinion. Also if you're getting navigation add the $795 to the 2LT price!

3LT color on dash
 

Anyone, with the 3LT, have issues with seeing the reflection (in the windshield while driving) of the non-black color on the dash?

I have the 1lt and considered both 2 and 3lt. But I prefer the 1lt. I agree on two tone interiors. Black or gray is always best for me. :rock:

3LT worth every penny. Interior finish has always been the weak spot on these vehicles and 3LT eliminates that. Again not much difference between $65K and S68K, you can't take it with you. I think resell down the road will also be greatly improved.

Interesting point.

Get the 4LT with "Corinthian Leather"

For me I thought that the lighter Kalahari interior might be distracting to me, wrapped up around the dash as it is on a 3LT. I decided on 2LT but ordered NAV and the other things I wanted with it. Happy with my choices now that I have my car.

One reason I opted for 2LT over 3LT was for resale value. Options tend to depreciate at a higher rate than the base car itself. So, the more options it has, the higher the depreciatian rate.

A 2LT car should be extected to depreciate at a lower rate than a 3LT car, assumung they have all the same options.

When buying a new car I usually stick with the middle of the road "package" if there is one, and try to keep the individual options to a reasonable minimum.

If you elect the 3LT it should be because you really like the higher grade leather and the extra leather touches, not necessarily for added resale value. Resale Value meaning keeping the depreciation rate to a minimum.

:iagree: Anyone that equips a car solely to "preserve resale value" is :crazy2: Get what you want and don't worry about the future. Who knows what will happen 2,3,5,10 years from now. Another liberal tree hugger may get elected and outlaw all cars with less than 4 seats or over 120hp, making all Corvettes valueless ... Could happen. :D

How silly of me to make decisions based on how they will impact me in the future.

What part of "ONE REASON I opted for the 2LT was for resale value" did you not understand? To help you out, that means there were OTHER REASONS that dictated my decision.

Fair enough, but since you only gave only the ONE REASON it must have been the most important consideration in your mind. In my opinion that reason isn't the most important. More important, to me, is to get exactly what I wanted with no compromises so that I can be fully happy with my decision over the upcoming years. I got Kalahari 3LT because I liked the way it looked; what effect it has on future value didn't even cross my mind. If I like it there will likely be others that like it as well and are willing to pay for it when I sell the car. If you are happy with your 2LT good on you. But if you "settled" on 2LT when you really wanted 3LT you will always wonder if you made the right choice. :cheers:

What would you rather have a 2LT w/ Z51 or a 3LT w/o Z51 for a few hundred more?

The real question here is.....is there value in stepping up from 2LT to 3LT??? I think there is tremendous value going from 1LT to 2LT. But for me with a black interior don't see the value. Now if I was keen on Kalahari, I would go 3LT all the way. Kalahari 3LT is awesome and very classy. I'm just not that classy....:). I think it tones down the attitude of the car. Ain't nothing wrong with that!!!

I went with a different choice...3LT Z51 and Mag Ride. :D

Can someone post some pics of the competition seats ?

GT Left, Competition Right

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Thank you. The comp seats look much more aggressive

You jumped to your own conclusion. I never said resale value was the most important reason.

2LT has everything I need and a couple things I want, so the decision to go 2LT was easy, since it was also in line with selecting the middle of the road package. If I got the 1LT then I would have been "settling".

Everyone's decision process is different. For some, the 1LT has all they need and want, so the 2LT is overkill for them.

For some, like myself, it was difficult to justify the additional $4,000 for the 3LT, in part since I don't need NAV either.

Great post. Made me re-think. I've used the car configurator a few times (Ok more then a few) and always checked 3LT. My initial choice was NRB with Brownstone. But I have to admit-not sure I like the PICTURE of the interior with the brownstone dash. Went back and looked at 2LT in Kalahari. My instinct from the pictures is that I prefer the black dash with the colored seats. Now I gotta find a way to see it in person. Part of me wants to wait and see what the Z06 comes with though. The other interesting thing is that configuring from 2LT with the options I want-doesn't put it too much lower then the 3LT. I need to play with that more and understand it. I do like nice interiors.

This is such a fun thread! I love looking over all your combinations and thoughts.

If you have any questions that we can help out with, please shoot us a PM. We are happy to look up different options etc. for you. The best place to start, which I know all of us have, is the build your own site at Chevrolet.com.

FYI the Competition Seats are great!

Kelly J.
Chevrolet Customer Care

I went with 3LT jet black leather, no suede, no upper wrap suede.

I have no idea if it was the right call or not. Maybe I wasted a bunch of money (a bunch to me at least), maybe I didn't. I think the one I saw at a dealership was 3LT grey without suede and I really liked it, so I hope that I end up with the same. The sides of the seats were baseball glove-ish and the middle I think was a mesh but maybe I'm misremembering. I'll find out in 4 weeks! I'm sure that I'll like the car no matter what, but this has definitely weighed heavy on me as far as did I screw it up by not doing suede or maybe even doing a different color.

I was undecided about this also. I have a 3lt and in the end though I skipped the suede option too.

It is interesting to read through all of these posts and seeing other points of view on this subject. When I purchased my C7 I only had the color decided before I was ready to order (TR). I did set myself a budget of no more than 62,000 and was adamant that I would keep it. After a lot of going back and forth about what was important to me, I went with a Torch Red Z51, 1LT, Gray interior, NPP, Nav, black rims, red calipers. The options in both the 2LT and 3LT did not justify the increased price (to me). I was able to get this car for under 58,000. With the left over money I have: gotten the windows tinted, scheduled an appointment for Opti-coating and will do some minor interior mods (still trying to decide). Just my 2 cents. :D

I wanted Brownstone. Closed my eyes and checked the box.

I bought a Laguna Blue 2LT Z51 vert with mag shocks, nav system, and automatic.

I started my own business about 14 years ago so I tend to be very conservative with every penny I spend on something. If I don't feel there is a good return on investment, I don't buy it. I just couldn't see the extra $$$ for the 3LT.

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Oops, it also has the Kalahari interior

So I watched some videos last night on YouTube with close ups and am pretty sure the interior that I liked so much at the dealership was the suede and not the leather that I ordered. Oh well, I'll have to just be happy that I picked leather and try to convince myself that it was a better choice in the long run. I also might regret not getting the microsuede upper trim but maybe that wouldn't have looked as good without the suede in seats, too.

I went with a black 2LT plus navigation. The 3LT has a softer leather and feels more comfortable. The leather of the 2LT is harder, maybe soften some with use. I am satisfied now but will probably upgrade to the 3LT in the future. Yes it will be black, I'm on my fourth Corvette and all interiors have been black.

I haven't felt 2LT or 3LT leather so I can't compare, I just hope that it's nice. Part of the interior I really really really liked was the seat I sat in when I saw one at a dealership, I just didn't realize it was the suede. Hopefully the leather will be nice, too.

I'm still happy I went with the black, no regrets there. I think from the videos I saw it looks pretty sharp, especially with the torch red and waterfall down the middle of the seats on the convertible.

The 2LT isn't shabby by any means, but you can definitely tell the difference. Seeing the C7 in person was extremely hard, test driving one was out of the question. Had I been able to see/touch the two interiors, would of gone with the 3LT. I don't think any dealers in my area currently have any C7s in stock. I am happy with my choice. :thumbs:

Well that's good to know, it seems some people have said it wasn't as wide a choice for black to go 3LT while others have disagreed. I liked the idea of less vinyl/plastic. I am not thrilled with the dash area and how the base of the door looks like it gets scuffed easily but like the prophet Jagger said, "you can't always get what you want". I could have done the CF dash for a little less plastic but thought it kind of clashed with black interior to have the zebra versus the smooth and the stitching. I wish GM could have found a way to eliminate all the plastic inside one way or another, I would have been willing to pay for it. Even with a convertible I value a really nice interior!

You will be happy, I have a NRB convertible with black top and interior. Love it. :cool: Happy! Happy!

I have that color combo on my Trailblazer. Tis not bad at all.