It's price seems to have been set to compete with the cabri, but the cabri itself is ridiculously expensive.
I agree. I've got a very good income and no mortgage or any other form of dept, but I can't justify the expense of a two seat helicopter. The super-rich are not interested in a two seat piston and the only other people who can afford them are training schools or group owners. I think group owners prefer to go for the 4 seats and the schools are definitely prefering the Cabri at the moment. It is easy to see why the Cadet is struggling at its current price point.