I vote for the Orbea, too, even though I don't really care for the feel of aluminum frames (I've got two Specialized Dolces which are my "bad weather"/workhorse bikes. My steel darlings--Bianchi & Luna---only venture out in perfect conditions!!). My vote is premised on the overall package---components, wheels, compact crankset, manufacturer rep., etc, and my personal bias against carbon because of my almost certainly baseless fear of carbon frames failing.
As you probably figured out, my preference is steel. I can't comment on a carbon frame's ride, as I've never climbed aboard one. Plenty of gals here ride carbon and love 'em.