It really all depends on what your LBS carries. I know Schwinn makes a clear distinction between their "racing" road bikes and "comfort" road bikes, but I don't know what other companies do. The entry level Trek 1000, Jamis Ventura, and Specialized Allez were three bikes I was looking at which all had a tighter geometry than the Nishiki Century I ended up with (bought used at a very nice price). Not all "comfort" road bikes are entry level though, since they are very close to what might be considered "touring" road bikes (which have always been road bikes with a slightly more upright, relaxed geometry). My cheapie Nishiki happens to have braze-ons for racks and fenders which just enforces this fact.

My suggestion is to go to your LBS and tell them what you want, and try out some bikes and see what's comfortable for you. It might be worth asking about a touring bike just for the geometry.