I would definitely go with the Savage. Simple design, and works excellent.
There have been many discussions on whats better, rem or savage and people have mixed feelings however "in my opinion" with the 2009 savage models its another story.
The accustock is a huge improvements over the standard factory stock. It is very stiff and very rigid. With the Savage you will never need to bed it as its on an aluminum type block. This eliminates the cost of a bedding job, as well as a new stock as the accustock is good, as well savage has the accutrigger. Savage does an excellent job and if your happy with them you don't need to go aftermarket for expensive stocks and triggers.
In this sense, I beleive Savage is a better bang for the buck which will allow you a better scope. For good eyes, its a real pleasure to have nice optics however I know a few people, my dad... who thinks my grandpa's banner is clearer than my Leupold when me and my brothers are like - what's he smokin?
All in all though, if your going to get a gunsmith and stuff to work on the rifle, I would take a trued rem 700 in a nice stock with a good trigger over the savage - if I was going for a cheaper (as in cost) rifle I would take the Savage - great features for a great price.