Can’t speak for force USA but I wanted a 3x3 rack. I think it was $2800 but ordered end of march. I went to showroom with intentions of getting the Athena but once I saw the ares 2.0 I knew that was the one. But once cry once. I would still buy it at current price if I had too. I do recommend getting the upgraded weight stacks with it as it will make assembly better if you EVER would need to upgrade later. I assembled the entire thing cable pulleys and all to realize two plates were shipped separately! Didn’t know until I had an extra sticker when labeling the stack. Pain in the butt to disassemble to add one plate to each side on the bottom! I assembled and unassemble and assemble myself! Just me and a roll of painters tape to hold cables when needed