If your at all curious...I would go to a dealer and play with MFT (an upgrade of Ford Sync...) on a Raptor (or any other Ford truck...many others have the same set up). At least then you will have all the information to make a decision. I ordered a 2013...not because it has HID's or the newest software upgrade...but simply because I wanted a "2013 Raptor", and I am in no hurry to get one (that's a lie...I want it tomorrow...but I keep telling myself to calm down...). One other thing to consider is the interior center panel, where all the controls are located, is also different from the 2012. Less buttons, more of the functions are performed on the touch screen (such as seat heat/cool). Good luck...