We looked long and hard at both of these and went with the thermador. My SO loved the dacor but i slightly preferred the thermador. Main reason was that the push to open seemed more sensitive whereas the dacor needed a bit more force and was not as consistent. The thermador also could be adjusted for sensitivity but the dacor could not. The thermador door bins also could be rearranged and also offer the containers. The dacor door bins are not adjustable. The dacor does look and feels stunning in SS but i felt i would get sick of it because it was dark inside even with the bright led lights. The thermador looked a bit cheaper due to all the plastic. One big plus of the dacor is the internal water dispenser which the thermador does not have. Dacor also have cameras but i think its a gimmick. Dacor was also about 1,500 more with the discount. The deciding factor for me was the door sensitivity since we have handleless cabinets. The biggest thing i would miss is the internal water dispenser.

alex74s response was on-point. And I agree with his train of thought on the purchase. Two other things that might be useful to know before hand: the Thermador units are a Turkish-built refrigerator that has been out for quite some time so most of the kinks are likely worked out. The Dacor by contrast is manufacturered in Korea by Samsung and are very new to market (less than a year old) and no one knows the reliability record on them yet.

Hope that helps you in your search,

Anthony

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We noticed the depth of the dacor was deeper too but keep in mind that that the thermador door bins are much bigger as well. The dacor door bins were very thin, i don't even think a half gallon milk would fit. They probably have similar space, just differently utilized. With pizza's i usually just separate them and wrap each with aluminum foil to save space. I can't say i made the right decision since i won't get the thermador until April (my kitchen is being renovated). I forgot to mention I also didn't like where the meat/vegetable/fruit bins handles were on the dacor. They were on the bottom whereas the thermador's were on the top. I love Dacor's hidden controls, kind of like the Miele. The thermadors was OK but not as fancy. Dacor might have a better food preservation system/filter. Stainless steel might keep the food a bit colder but not sure. Another plus for me is that the Thermador HQ is 15 min. from where i live so I should be able to get faster service if i have problems. I don't think you'll regret it since thermador has been around for a while. Dacor has not been a reliable brand but since the takeover from Samsung no one really knows...should be better though.

It hasn't been that long but wondering how you guys are liking your Thermador fridges? And if you've needed to call service how did that go?

Any update on the thermador vs. Dacor?

@Ari Schwartz I think there is a consensus that Dacor (really Samsung) appliances should be avoided at all costs. Just search Houzz for the nightmares with Dacor.