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At least in California, it also requires one to present significantly more documentation. Last I checked, it also goes into a central Federal database, whereas ordinary State-issued IDs do not.

If I'm going to get a damn passport, I'm going to get a passport that lets me leave the country.

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I just presented my passport and the usual proof of address stuff to get it. That does seem like the best flow, if a little redundant maybe.

One of the requirements for Real ID is that the issuer confirmed legal status (either citizenship or immigration status).

A US passport is proof of citizenship.

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