To each their own. here is how I see it.
2.4 has an extra 50hp I couldnt even feel.
Aside from that I cant think of any other "advantages" and we all already saw how posted specs dont accurately translate to track times... look at the leading competitor to the ilx.
2.0 tech got me a MUCH better sound system. The higher watt ELS surround sound is amazing. Blows away the system I pieced together previously for easily over 500$
The screen as I was going to post, is huge in comparison to the premium models. I dont even understand why they shorted the non-tech packages with the screen size.
And with the 15g of onboard memory. I can forget my flashdrive at work, phone dead, and ive still got all my music built into the car.
When I go to sell, I have the tech package, the highest package offered. Works for me.
50hp really wasnt much of a loss for me. Plus, Im a tuner. Cars are my life. It is taking every ounce of me to not drop money into this car while she is leased and just enjoy putting money elsewhere. Once this lease is over and I refinance I know fact she'll quickly be one of the most tuned ILXs out there. That 50hp handicap wont mean shit 2 years from now.