As a guy who has to pay for my own flying, I am optimistic and open minded.
It is a 100k more than an R66 for 500SHP versus 300SHP and it does not have to be completely rebuilt every 12 years.
So as long as it ends up being certified and delivered in reasonable numbers, the competition should bring down the used prices of EC120's and 500's which just makes flying more affordable for all of us.