i-sport vs. s-sport

I'm on a limited budget, although if necessary I could spend more. If i were to get a 2008 mazda 3, four door, do you think the s-sport is worth it?

On the I-sport do you have to put the key inside the keyhole in order to open the car and have to reel down the windows manually? If so that could be a hassle and I'm wondering if it's worth the extra $3000 and if there are any other extra features that you get out of the s-sport?

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I'm sure electric windows and remote entry are stock on all new Mazda's. However, you're correct - I couldn't live with those being manual either.

The only things I thought were off the scales price-wise were GPS & Sat. Although I do like the GPS screen carrier.
There's an after-market screen carrier that has better features like screen tilt, and manual open/close, it's not cheap either.

If you're buying it vs leasing, go for the extras that make you feel at home, especially if you drive allot. I added an AUX input to the stereo system and use a portable Sat, otherwise I may regret not having the factory Sat. As for the GPS carrier, that one I sort of regret since the built-in design is so cool, I use a portable GPS on trips now.

The monthly's won't bee much different when you add your goodies, and the loan duration remains the same.

Well I have the 3i, and it doesn't have power.
I have two kids and it can get annoying, but im not paying that extra money to have some of the electrical components mess up like my prior cars. You can buy aftermarket door poppers, locks, and automatic windows.
I think www.autoloc.com sells them all.