EAS soon and need help

Id like to start off by saying im new to this site but it looks like there is alot of good info here and I plan on coming back after I purchase my truck for further assistance. Ill cut straight to the point so I dont bore anyone.

I am having trouble choosing what kind of 2014 tacoma to get after i EAS I have 21k saved up for the truck I plan on getting a loan to build some credit as well.

The base model im looking at is: double cab, 4x4, short bed, v6, automatic for $25,119

1st Dilemma is should I get a short bed or long bed?
2nd if I will be dealing with snow which package would be better the off road or the sports or will the base package with 4x4 be good enough? Or is it better tojust get one of the packages? And what package would be best?

 

$28,374 for the off road package
$28,021 for the sports package