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Sweetwater Bahia vs Sundance Optima

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Tubber:
You'll find about a $2000.00 price difference between the two.
The warranty on the Optima is better, however you have the same components other then the heater and control panel.
For right around a $100.00 you can use the Optima 1 micron filter in the Bahia.
Optima has much more elaborate jets, Bahia directional jets. You can get the swirly jet for the Bahia.
Optima has Blower, aromatherapy.
Bahia has the foot dome thats awesome.
Optima has upper and lower control on the Therapy seat.
Bahia has cup holders built in.
Optima has controls on either side.
Optima has dimmable light.
Optima has child lockout, bahia can be locked but takes learning.
It all boils down to what you are looking for in a spa.
Good Luck.

dazedandconfused:
Mike,

I have been quoted 7900 total for a cameo or optima with:

Cover
Chemicals
SunLift  
SunGlow Multicolor Light  
SunZone CD Ozone
Exterior Perimeter Lights  
Handi Step
MicroClean Filter
Drink Tray  
SunScents  

I think I can negotiate it down to 7500 total.  I am trying for 7000 total.

D & C

CalicoskiesNC:
Just wanted to comment that the Sundance dealer in Raleigh offered to upgrade the Sweetwater's filtration to the Micron system found on Sundance and also was going to upgrade the warranty to the 10-7-5 also.  It was not much more in cost and had we gone for the Sweetwater, we would have done both these upgrades.

SunshyneGyrl:
both the bahia and optima are great spas, i did a lot of research and looked at the hotsprings and jacuzzi as well but happily bought an OPTIMA!!  it has so many more features than any of the other spas on the market, built-in bromine dispen., titanium heater, micro filter, aromatherapy, jets with a zero% failure rate, air blower, more control panels, subwoofer/cd player, and more.  my husband and i are so happy with our decision.  jacuzzi's filter just didnt compare- i had read about the gimmicks and felt thats what was on their spas (like the waterfall). the jacuzzi 365 is more like the bahia than the optima.
DAZED 7900 for all of that is really good, we paid 8300 plus extra for the rest (steps, lifter, etc)

mjhilb:
We are in the process of purchasing our first tub and have done alot of wet testing. The spas that we eliminated after testing were the jacuzzi and coleman. They just werent comfortable enough. Last week I wet test a Caldera Paradise Geneva and found it comfortable. Price out the door for this tub with everything was about $6850. Over the weekend I wet tested the Bahia and the Optima. No comparison between the two. I eliminated the Bahia right away. Now its down between the Optima and the Geneva. I was quoted an out the door price on the Optima of $7300 in the Chicago area. This included:

Sales tax
Delivery
Starter Chemicals
Ozonator
Cover and Lift

I am leaning more toward the optima at this point. We just have to decide if we want a lounger or not.

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