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Factory Leather vs Aftermarket Leather
Marc Fisher • March 11, 2020
Lets compare prices and features for cars with factory leather and base model cars
I get asked this question frequently " Why would someone add leather to a car instead of just buying a car with factory leather?" That's a $11,923 question. Let's use a 2020 Toyota Camry, the best selling car in 2019. Their top of the line is the Camry XSE. I looked at one fully loaded with a window sticker price of $36,912. The base model is the Camry LE with a sticker price of $23,690. Thats a $13,222 difference. If we add leather to the Base model for $1,299 then we have a $11,923 difference. The thing is, the base model Camry is loaded up with a vast array of goodies. They have power windows and, mirrors,Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power-adjustable driver seat w/power lumbar support and 6-way adjustable front passenger seat
Driver Seat
6-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline, Height Adjustment and Fore/Aft Movement
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Front Cupholder
Rear Cupholder
Valet Function
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Power Fuel
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Distance Pacing
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Driver Foot Rest
Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
Full Cloth Headliner
Urethane Gear Shifter Material
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet
Front And Rear Map Lights
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Full Carpet Floor Covering
Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Space Lights
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access and Windows
Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Delayed Accessory Power
Outside Temp Gauge
Analog Display
Seats w/Cloth Back Material
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Fixed Rear Head Restraints
1 Seatback Storage Pocket
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
Engine Immobilizer
Perimeter Alarm
1 12V DC Power Outlet
Air Filtration
Adaptive Cruise Control
Back-Up Camera
Bluetooth Connection
Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
Keyless Entry
Lane Departure Warning
Power Driver Seat
Satellite Radio
WiFi Hotspot
The XSE has a few more options that I can certainly live with out, like
The answer to the question : Why would someone add leather to a car instead of just buying a car with factory leather is this: You can buy a base model Camry, add leather to it and save $11,923.
Another reason a dealer will add leather to a vehicle is this: They have a buyer ready to buy. The buyer finds the color combination but it has cloth seats, but he/she want's leather. The dealer can either order one from Toyota, do a dealer trade, or bring it to us for a leather seat conversion by Katzkin or Roadwire. If they order from Toyota it will take weeks. If they do a dealer trade it may take a few days, and they will have to give the trading dealer anything on their lot. Dealer # 2 will pick something that is hard to get. Like when the highly anticipated Chrysler PT Cruise came out and the couldn't get enough of them. Dealer #2 would pick the hard to get vehicle. Plus put milage on your brand new car. Letting us just do a leather conversion is much simpler for everyone involved, not to mention our leather has a 3 year-36,000 mile warranty. If the seat wears out from entering and exiting the vehicle it is warranted. Most OEM warranties cover wear on upholstery 12 months. So converting cloth to leather in a new vehicle makes perfect sense...........