Thanks @GlosGuy for taking the time to compose that reply. Lots to think about. Apart from the electric hands free tailgate (if the R-Line is only manual) then the missing options wouldn’t bother me nor the dark interior (quite like the sombre black interior look in a car). I do agree that the R-Line seats look a bit naff
However , with a sensible head on, I would probably lean towards the Elegance in Dolphin Grey Metallic (camouflage the plastic trim) and £500 cheaper AP and £2k extra kit (whether needed or not).
Thanks again.