I looked at the Horizon and the dealer even let me take it home and try it because it was one that was used at a quilt show for classes. I think your dealer needs to negotiate a better deal. I don't want to share the price I was offered for that machine, but it was less considering the machine you are trading in. I did a lot of research and came to the conclusion that the Horizon or the Babylock Symphony were my favorites. When I was at the county fair - they were about the same price for either of those. I will say that I did not have good luck with the Horizon and FMQ...so I did not get it. My current Viking SE does better than it did...so I am keeping that machine until it dies.