Thanks guys. Yes that is the new car price. I called a different dealer and he offered it to me for $21,600 with the spoiler on the trunk (which i want). I think this is a really fair price and will most likely go for it.
I did hear the 03 was a bit more HP and a manual but to be honest I'm driving a manual now and as fun as it is on the weekends, driving to work in the urban jungle I'd rather have the Auto.
I drove the 4 cyl and it just didn't have that extra ummphh. The 200hp felt plenty nice to me...plus the 03 will most likely cost me more.