If you dont have the boot on it looks 10x's taller.
When I had one with my Old T/A I thought it was relativly the same height as an Auto but Im not really sure, when it is in Park position its apears tall, but once you get it into drive or lower gears, the angle makes it smaller; at least thats what I thought. Sitting with my seat back like a ricer I still had a nice grip on it.