Both can work for you, just depends what you are looking for. I don't really buy the cost argument on the coil over vs stock type set up, if you are starting with a stock front end that you have to replace everything on one of the bolt in coil overs kits may be cheaper in the end, but you have to buy the whole thing at once.
Both drive good but I would give the edge to a alterktion over a stock set up on the street, they certainly are much easier to adjust and have more suspension travel, brake kits may be cost a bit less as they use more common spindles.
All out handling I would guess may just end up coming down to the tires and proper setup more than what front end is used in the car. Just my 2cents