[Ganginwood]

i'm about to purchase my first element. i'm looking at an 05 auto and an 08 auto. one is a 4 spd one is a five spd. in a day and age where they now make 7 and 8 speed cars, should i even be considering the 4 spd auto. ideally, i'd like to grab a 5 spd manual but the price is pretty good on the 05. what differences should i expect?
thanks