I think that's a very astute observation. The reason I chose the 1LT over the LS was for two main reasons and a few minor reasons. Main things: The dealer wasn't offering nearly the same amount of money off in incentives on the LS vs the LT. The cash back rebates were much greater for the 1LT. Second main reason, was the wheels. I'm really not a fan of the 15" steel wheels and really had no desire for aftermarket wheels at the time. Minor reasons: The 1LT came with the 1.4L turbo, cruise control, and XM (Not sure if LS had XM or not)
My 1LT had a sticker price of $19,655. After my GMS pricing and the $4,000 rebate, my brand new car's price was $13,955 before taxes and paperwork fees. I believe it came with such great rebates for a few reasons. First, the new face of the 2015 was out, making the '14 model look old. Second, my car had been in dealer inventory for 381 days, and third it was a manual which only a small percentage of the population can drive. They really wanted to sell me my car.
If there were no old models for me to choose from, I would have likely ended up with the '15 LS.
My 1LT had a sticker price of $19,655. After my GMS pricing and the $4,000 rebate, my brand new car's price was $13,955 before taxes and paperwork fees. I believe it came with such great rebates for a few reasons. First, the new face of the 2015 was out, making the '14 model look old. Second, my car had been in dealer inventory for 381 days, and third it was a manual which only a small percentage of the population can drive. They really wanted to sell me my car.
If there were no old models for me to choose from, I would have likely ended up with the '15 LS.