Sport package's will alway's ride firmer(that what make's it sporty)

.If it's just a car to drive to work and back,and your getting the base model,you will save about 2k.so go with a 15/16 inch aftermarket wheel or you could buy a set of stock sport wheel's from the dealer.As far as the handling aspect,it's all about the weight of the wheel's and the type of tire's you use,but usually the bigger the wheel's the worse it soak's up the bump's(more wheel,less tire).Lastly,Welcome to the Fit family.