Jacuzzi 375 vs Sundance Optima

[northman]

Looking at the Jacuzzi 375 vs Sundance Optima in the Ottawa, Canada area.

Jacuzzi is priced at 12800 CAD + tax w/ cover, lifter, steps, chems, deliver / install, upgraded foam

Sundance is 13800 CAD + tax w/ cover, lifter, chems, delivery / install, GFCI

We like both models.

The Jacuzzi has the nice lounger and you don't lose a corner seat.

The Sundance has deep seats that you can lounge in with the foot masage.  It also has the nice aromatherapy beads and dual function waterfall.

They're both owned by the same parent company and offer pretty much the same warranty.

Does anyone have any recommendations either way? 

How about on pricing?  Sundance generally seemed higher, but Jacuzzi has offered a better overall discount at this point.

[Jacuzzi Jim]

 Not really comparing apples to apples.   The Optima is more in line with the Jacuzzi J-400 series.  That being said the J-385 is really close spec wise.  I think the J-375 is a great spa, and for Canada your at a pretty good price.   When you say up-graded foam you talking smart seal?

[northman]

Yes, Smart Seal, I had forgotten what it was called!

We tested the 2 again, along with the J-480, which came in at 15k.  Currently we're leaning towards the Optima as it seemed more powerful, had more control then the 375, lower price the the 480 and ascetically, looks the best from our point of view.

[Jacuzzi Jim]

 The optima is a great spa.   As far as power goes same pumps and same divertor controls as the J-375 or the J-480 only thing the optima offers different is the blower.  Why a wet test is important.