I love my bench seat and specifically ordered the truck with bench. Although I do think the center console is very nice, I went with the bench for the following reasons: It provides a more open spacious look, I do not feel constrained around my legs because of the open area in front of the seat. The arm rest when folded down is very comfy. It has plenty of storage to meet my needs. I do not mind the lack of wireless charging as my phone needs to be plugged in for car play anyways. If I do not want to see phone wires running far when plugged in I can plug into the back of the seat or I can plug into the front usb and set phone in the pop out storage box from the lower center stack area. The storage under the middle seat is cool. Cup holders work well. Also for those times I might have 6 people in the car, it would work! Also, my wife can sit right next to me as well sometimes. I think the center console is very well built but I do love the bench.