Alright,
I think at the end of the day I will be thrilled with either one of these bikes, but I want some feedback as I'm not too familiar with either one of these brands. FWIW this will be every day bike, sprints, rides, some light trail etc..

KONA - Jake the snake $1400.00
http://www.konaworld.com/bike.cfm?content=jakethesnake

Salsa - La Cruz No price yet
http://www.salsacycles.com/laCruzComp08.html