fluffy,
NO finite lifed parts (throw most of an R22 away at 2200)
NO 2200 hour overhaul
NO calendar overhaul
The above run to about USD 130K not including paint and interior refurb.
Granted the capital cost is higher yet the DOC's are lower. And the way interest rates are what's the difference.
Luggage space - the R22 does have space under the seats with the proviso that you should only place objects in there that you would not mind passing through your sphincter.
Safe flight on windy days.
Pop outs - which can be removed/refitted by the pilot as operations require.
Removable and stowable dual controls.
Air conditioning - in the works.
Autorotation capabilities where the student might actually learn something.
If you stand back and look at the helicopters available with a Lyco 4 banger there is now more choice.
Crashworthiness.
Its not ugly.
"Price is what you pay, value is what you get"