Just incase you want to fix your post...I have an 08DC that does not have steering controls, along with a friends 10DC that is missing them.
Only people that I know that don't like Vroom Vroom engine noises are Prius owners. I have been told by my nephews that their dad's F-150 sounds like an electric car. Toyota put the steering wheel controls standard after 2007 so the fact that you can't reach the radio is a non-issue. For the F150, I do like the bed accessories and the pop out step near the front corner of the bed to help you reach into the bed. I am 5'11" and I have trouble reaching in (feel like a midget trying to tippy toe in).
Sounds like OP is not even satisfied by the F150. I am sorry but I would not trade the pluses (power rear window, engine power, turning maneuverability, Toyota reliability) for 2 mile per gallon difference in MPG.