I'd hate to start a different, er..., discussion but this has been touched on only once.

Now correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the tow capacity based on the highest gear? It would make sense that an auto would be rated to pull more based on tranny because it's a 4. Your rpm's are going to drop on a manual once you shift it into 5th. 1500 lbs sounds like a lot.

Do I have it?

I have a 5 speed and love it. If I ever lose an arm or leg, I'll switch to auto...it's just no fun!