I also did the same thing make a spreadsheet, for me it was a toss up between the Bernina and the Pfaff but when it came down to it they wanted $900 more just for the stitch regulator! I wanted something to help me with FMQ and Pfaff had it built in. Nice perk for sure...but what it really comes down to it, you just have to find the one that works best for you, the one you bond with.