My dilemma was very similar. I much prefer the look of the TE over the SR5 because I think the plastic trim makes the truck look less bulky. The problem, specifically, is cost. It would cost me $1000ish more for a base TE versus a loaded SR5. Hard to justify the extra money when you won't be getting heated or leather seats and 90% of the time, this thing will be on road for trips and winter driving. Plus, if I got the TE, I'd have to get the KDSS, which adds more money. Every parent I've talked to says that leather is the way to go for having children for cleanup purposes alone. Finally, the TE isn't available in white and my wife won't have any color other than white. So, a white, loaded SR5 it is. I think I'll order the pullout tray, though. The load floor isn't completely flat w/ the middle seats down w/out it.

I personally love the exterior of the Canadian model SR5.