My KA arrives tomorrow! I'm not sure about all you mention, I'm guessing the KA wins on price.

I had a very hard time finding exactly what I needed 36" wide CD, internal water, depth could not exceed 28 1/2" (GE said theirs was CD, but it came in at 31"!) I could not justify the cost of a built in in my mind, so KA offered my only option. Hopefully it was a good choice.

Best of luck!

The KA is actually about $100 more but both are around $2200.

I am right there with you on justifying the cost of a built in. Too much money on looks when I can spend that money on performance somewhere else.

For what it is worth we have had the Bosch Linea 800 for about nine months and have been completely pleased with it. It is virtually silent and keeps our food fresh 5 to 6 times longer than our previous refridgerator. It also looks gorgeous!

One vote each. That makes it easier.

I bought my Architect-II (bottom freezer however) at Sears Outlet for 50% off retail. So it has a large scratch on the side but it's hidden by my cabs anyways. Otherwise I would not have been able to afford a SS.

Bobb,

How long have you had it?

I take it you have had no issues?

What did it replace and how do you compare the two?

My KA arrived on Tuesday. I love the single door (formerly had a sxs). We are adjusting to the CD as it is smaller, but you can actually see everything in the fridge now. So perhaps there will be no fuzzy green surprises found in the back anymore!

You can definitely hear it when the compressor is running, however it is quieter that the old Amana. Keeps food really cold. Crisper drawers seem to be working well. Love the internal water dispenser. Shelf adjustments etc. Still not sure about the freezer on the bottom, but I'm sure it I will adjust.

As to price, you've got to negotiate. I got mine for $1700, but I did also buy a DW & will be ordering the rest of my appliances this summer. I'm sure that helped. Do your homework. If they know you are considering online shopping (where the deals are better!) they will work with you as they don't want to lose your business. My sales guy told me I was the most informed customer he'd had in a long time. Knowledge is power!

Anybody else?

We had the KitchenAid KSCS25FVMS installed last November and are quite happy with it (quiet, keeps food fresh). Especially like the reminder when it's time to change the water filter (which is quite easy to do).

Good luck in your decision!

We've had our KA French Door CD Bottom Freezer since last summer when the "B" fridge died & are very happy. We replaced (or moved to the basement)a SS Maytag Performa -- one large door. I am not familiar with the Bosch & what/why some of the items are important. I will say that the KA is 72" high, thus giving a bit more storage (1 to 2 sf -- from my memory) than other FD/B/CD. It may impact your cabinets where you are putting it -- just a thought (we cut ours, but just completed a remodel with new cabs, so that crummy cut cabinets was temporary). I feel the SS wipes up more easily than the Maytag -- soft cloth with warm soapy water didn't work on the Maytag, but does on KA. I love the CD. It is so nice to see everything -- now I can reduce the # of olive jars I have open at once. I will say I love the bottom freezer, but having 2 I feel I have lost some freezer space. Good luck!

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deeageaux -

did you decide? Are you happy with your choice?