Ok just test drove both again. Sales advisor was generous and let me take both on a long test drive some curvy roads knowing I had an order in. So I basically re-affirmed my original thoughts.
The Touring feels significantly more nimble. The throttle response and steering feel more immediate. Pushing down the accelerator gives an audible whack sound whereas in the GT it feels more gradual. up to 80 I slowed down and floored both repeatedly, even my SA was struggling to feel the difference.
We also noted the touring felt more compliant on 20s than the GT on 21s, but sales advisor claimed it was due to the wheels, and yea i can probably buy that.
The slightly dulled response of the GT does make it feel more planted at high speed, I sat at the limiter the whole drive up the freeway and felt like I was going 60. The adjustable backrest will be one thing I’ll miss most of the GT, the touring seats are noticeably looser.
So in the end, I think I’m going to stick with the Touring, but switch to a DDP car