Interesting about the soft paint. At minute 14, Savage Geese says paint on CTR is hard like german paint: . Surprised Acura would not use the same quality paint as Honda.
You nailed it--for those for whom practicality is a factor. Also reliability (see Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars? - Consumer Reports )? In addition, ease of working on it mechanically (see mechanic's video earlier in the thread). Lastly, looks (vs ITS)?
Great car for sure.