OP: Agreed on all fronts. I had very similar thoughts to you when I test drove the S4. I came in with high expectations and was quite disappointed. I completely mirror your thoughts on the interior.. just too much going on in there. I'll take the less-blingy but more ergonomic interior any day.
The other problem I had the S4 was steering feel. You didn't comment on it but I found it to be absolutely pathetic for a sporty sedan. Really nice steering wheel - I'll agree with you there. But the feel was off.
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