I'm very interested in this topic. I've been on the Internet for too long trying to compare; but it is very difficult to find prices. I really don't want to get it until Spring but I see so many sales now. I've been taking quilting lessons. They sell Bernina, Elna, and Pfaff. The owner swears by Bernina but will not take anything away from the others. I know that Janome now makes Elna; and one model of Elna is the same as one of the Janomes. I really, really want the stitch regulator; but Berninas are so expensive compared to Janomes. However, the Janomes have everything but the stitch regular at a much cheaper price. Decisions, decisions! It's driving me crazy and I'm behind on lots of things at home. As I said, I'm very interested in responses to your question.