While it is interesting to see the price comparison I dare say it is irrelevant to most people. Personally I thoroughly enjoy the build. I couldn't care less whether an ARF/RTF is cheaper or not than a kit/plans build. For others they have no desire to build. They want to buy a plane and fly the next day.

Of course the price difference could affect some people's decision but for most people you either like to build or your don't. I just don't get the constant debating I see about it (not to pick on this thread at all - just an example). I will never buy an ARF or RTF. But I have absolutely no issue with those that do.

But our hobby is not alone. Skiing versus snow boarding (I ski), hang gliding versus paragliding (I hang glide), power boats versus sail boats (I do neither), etc. People like what they like. I don't see any reason to convince anyone to go one way or another. Present the pros and cons and let each person decide what is right for them. In the end it is all fun.

Have fun whatever you choose.