Kitchenaid vs. Frigidaire Pro Appliances -- PERCEPTION ?? Savings?

[Julia Blythe]

We are about to purchase complete appliances for a flip here in Memphis with ARV around $500,000. We are leaning towards going with Kitchenaid but our GC suggests the Frigidaire Pro, which will save about $1k. I think the look of the Kitchenaid is worth more than $1k, but I have been staring at appliances too much these last couple of days!

Since we are selling a perception, do you perceive Kitchenaid being better than Frigidaire?  

> We are purchasing:

Refrigerator (French doors, 2 drawers)

Dishwasher (Controls out of view)

Double Ovens (Kitchenaid has the blue inside, Frigidaire does not)

5 Burner Cooktop (Kitchenaid has the controls in a straight line, Frigidaire has 2 rows staggered)

Hood

Microwave (Kitchenaid looks like an oven with pull down door, Frigidaire looks like typical built-in microwave)

The cheapest I have found these are at Lowe's, with their sale that ends tomorrow + 5% back on my Lowe's credit card.

Any input would be appreciated!