Here I come, back on topic...
Anyhow, I think it depends on what kind of car you have. Now, I'm no dummy and I do know the forum I'm at... so I'm assuming we're talking sport cars. In which case, you should have a manual transmission. Cases such as masonholmes are an exception.
Any other car, like a Buick or something like that... you might as well go with the auto. But, that's just my (humble) opinion.
As for leather of cloth? I'm kind of on a line. I like leather a lot, it's easy to clean and it looks sweet. Summer time it's hot and winter time it's cold. I don't care if you have seat warmers, those puppies are definitely not instantly warm either.
Cloth on the other hand does have a less "slippery" feel to it, and is cheaper. But, if you spill something bad on it, you can be screwed. I'm really at a split decision for leather or cloth.
I think I'd just say cloth...