i will reach for the cordless for all kinds of small jobs but wouldn't bother getting the corded one even if it was in the van. I often get it to cut out floor boards (I work with a spark sometimes) cutting skirting and architraves, odd bit of sanding , scraping crap off stuff, removing grouting , cutting out electrical boxes for spark, cutting random bits of wood that are in the way of fitting something .
generally I will use the cordless or hand tools.
the corded isn't worth the hassle of getting out a cord. it is faster to just use hand tools.