Identical 2 door Lux/High Non Sas Badlands. Which would you pick ?

There are two almost identical trucks I’m considering. Neither is close so I can’t really drive the exact truck.

Option 1

Cactus Grey

2.7 V6

Option 2

Green

2.3

Sidesteps

Green is the color I really wanted, but I was also hoping for the 2.7. It also seems like the hoop steps are a waste on the Badlands (you lose the rock rails?)