Like others have mentioned, it's more about what options you want and how much you're willing to spend. MG seems to behind the times on technology. My wife was in shock that I'd spend what I did on my MK Ulterra, but it's worth every penny when I back my unmanned boat off into the lake and leave it while I go park, then remotely drive it to the dock. Saves a lot of getting in and out of the boat just to get it off the trailer. The remote stow/deploy saves my constantly hurt back. I can't speak for it's longevity yet, but so far I'm 100% pleased with my choice. If MG made a trolling motor with the same features for less money, I would have given it a shot.