RE: WHATS REALLY GOING ON WITH DODGE AND THESE CHALLENGERS???
I suspected the 6 speed would cost extra. Given that it's available as part of the "Trak Pak" with the manual, fancy pedals, limited slip, and maybe some other fancy stuff, it was pretty much inevitable. $700 isn't bad though, I can live with that.
After owning my first automatic ever, I have sworn that my next car will be manual. So it is a must. I would not buy the car if a stick were not offered.