It is more than a $2700 difference. I just bought a leftovet for $12,500 otd. If I could have gotten a Trophy for $15,200 otd, I would be riding one of those instead if a C-14. Just maybe noone will buy them and we'll get them for $10,000 in a couple years.
Love the Trophy too. Too pricey for me right now, way too much. Maybe it may come down.
Se have a local guy who purchased a Trophy with the "value" pack and he has had an alternator fail, fuel sender sensor fail, and is getting part of his wiring harness replaced. Triumph is truly standing by his bike and the dealer appears to be very willing to help and stand by its product. I hope that is only an aberration rather than a condition all owner's will be having.
Nevertheless I am not sure the price difference from a Concours is $2K different and my impression of the Triumph Trophy "Value" package is nearly $5K from the Concours. There is also a dealer north of us (Moses Lake, WA) who is selling new 2012 Concours for just under $14K.
Long distance comfort is different for each person but I personally have felt the Concours is as comfortable as a FJR, and both were comfortable more than a ST1300.
But ultimately ride what you like.