Dude, if you go without the sport package you may regret the decision. It's one of the few packaged options that I have ever thought were REALLY worth the extra $.
I would squirm about showing another dealership the competition's quote. When I'm dealing with several vendors at work, drumming up quotes I NEVER show the competition's quote...and for the dealer to ask to see it IMO is unprofessional.
The dealership can go screw themselves if they get tired of you going back and forth with them. It's YOUR money that's ultimately at stake here, not theirs! The economy hasn't gotten to such a state that dealerships can take a potential sale lightly.
Also, is it necessary for you to make the drive each time you want to speak to the dealer? That's what phones are for, man! These guys can very easily speak to you about this over the phone as well (or email as well)! It's a new day and the age of technology is upon us! I still think it might be worth your while to go out of state if there is a dealership within a reasonable distance. I was willing to drive 9 hours to pick up my Z, but was a victim of circumstance when I didn't make the trip soon enough and the Z I wanted was sold.
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