Every Nova I have ever seen has been cheaper than a 870 super mag. The camo super mag cost more than $350. As far as the Glass Reinforced polymer reciver goes mine has taken a pounding and hasn't had a problem yet. It also will not rust like an 870 which is a big plus when waterfowl hunting. Take down takes 1 minute and requires no tools. The safety is located in a better spot (in front of the trigger not behind it), the Nova has a convinent magazine disconect that the 870 doesn't have, add the recoil reducer and the Nova is heavier then the 870 so it doesn't kick as much with 3 1/2" shells. The Nova floor plate also stays up so you don't have to fight it like the 870. The Nova has a 5 year waranty and I belive Remington only offers a 2 year waranty. My dads 870 failed me the first time I used it, my Nova has been through 3 seasons of 3 1/2" Hevi-shot and steel loads and has never failed me.

As far as I am concerned the 870 is out dated and I prefer the better features of the Nova (including the Rust Free polymer).