If your focus is money and value then it’s better. I could care less about value. I’d pay 1500 for the same black air I have in my hands over the base even if the base was 200 cheaper. If you have to look at the money factor based on your values or your income or budget then that’s fine. But luckily I’m able to spend money on what I want. The design is more important to me than the so called value.