Yup, he is right. All of the wheel/tire options have the same outside tire diameter, so going to a bigger wheel, you are replacing rubber & air (tire sidewall) with metal (bigger wheel).
So, ride will be more harsh, tires will be more expensive, however, handling (cornering & wheel responsiveness) will improve.
Personally, I am ordering my 2012 with 17's.
So, ride will be more harsh, tires will be more expensive, however, handling (cornering & wheel responsiveness) will improve.
Personally, I am ordering my 2012 with 17's.