Sales person at Porsche Braunschweig. Can't vouch for the info as I don't have a standing relationship with them. Obviously it would be so much better if they came standard. Not being able to add a net to a car seems insane. That said Grand Cherokees didn't have them no matter what you ordered...
According to a German dealer the lugs won't be there unless you order the divider net. I looked at a CT without them (I was in a rush so there is a minor chance I overlooked them).
I went through a similar thought process WRT the HUD. Now I wish I had it. Keeping track of corner entry speed in spirited driving is a real challenge with the car and I imagine the HUD could help a lot with that.
I am a complete sucker for grey cars with light interiors*. I bought my my current volcano grey/atacama beige car pretty much because that combination looked absolutely stunning to me, so I’d say go for it.
*) I regularly fantasize about blue, red, or green cars but when it comes down to it, I...