There's no comparison between the mushy stock shifter and the Hurst which is machine precise and will do everything you ask of it. Sure the Steeda looks nicer when you pull it out of the box but what you gonna do, have people crawl under the car to look at it? Once fitted to the car, you won't see the Steeda but the Hurst looks epic. If you want to spend the extra money I'm sure you won't be disappointed but I doubt it will be any better.