"$350 more? I just calculated that the EX-NAV is $1850 more than the '01. That would mean leather was $1500 more?"
Mikester - you are correct the cost of leather is $1500 more.
"At any rate, I'm glad I got the '01. Another $1850 for leather and a few more goodies isn't horrible, but it's not exactly a bargain either"
I agree if someone just wants Navi and the only way you can get it is with leather that is an $1850 increase. (Is Navi a dealer installed option?) Ouch!
However, the $350 for side airbags, 5-speed tranny, significant horsepower increase, lumbar support for the EX, bigger speakers, more powerful radio, improved sound deadening, etc.. are more than a few goodies and from that perspective the increase is unbelievably small.