In my humble opinion, a CPO RTL is the way to go. One feature you mentioned that would be desirable (mandatory?) for you is the heated seats and I think you only get those on the RTL. As a fellow dog owner, I also agree that you will appreciate leather seats over the long term.
The CPO warranty is probably pretty darn good. If all you are driving is 5K miles a year, you'd never worry about the mileage running out even on the factory new warranty, it will just be the time.
I am not 100% familiar with all the minor differences between model years but from what I've gathered, there is really not much at all from 2012-2014. Mainly minor cosmetic things and some phone/bluetooth improvements?
Anyway, I'd go with the CPO if it were my call. Good luck!
The CPO warranty is probably pretty darn good. If all you are driving is 5K miles a year, you'd never worry about the mileage running out even on the factory new warranty, it will just be the time.
I am not 100% familiar with all the minor differences between model years but from what I've gathered, there is really not much at all from 2012-2014. Mainly minor cosmetic things and some phone/bluetooth improvements?
Anyway, I'd go with the CPO if it were my call. Good luck!