I started a thread just like this to help me decide, and after all of the input that I got here, along with my own research and test drives, I selected the 986 S, and have been thrilled with my choice.
My wife was also very supportive of the purchase. I think we both actually preferred the look of the 986 interior.
Rather than try to recall all of the details, let me see if I can find it .....
http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10609
here's another one that may be helpful:
http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16330&page=2&pp=20