Comfort and Convenience
Comfort preferences differ because bodies and habits do. Seating position, cabin temperature and how much daylight someone wants all settle differently for a tall driver than a short one, and differently again for a passenger.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Learning where the essential controls sit before setting off is straightforward preparation. A couple of minutes while parked, spent locating lights, wipers, demisting and mirror adjustment, leaves fewer unfamiliar actions to work out once underway.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Charging is a need of its own, separate from listening. A phone running navigation draws power steadily over a long trip, so a dependable power source matters whether or not music or calls are handled by the car.