apples to apples, novas are bout 150.00 more maybe? i had a rem 870 that i didnt shoot well so i got a nova. i shoot it alot better (probably just because of the fit) i really like it. novas got some goodies that rems dont but go take a look at one. i think they are equally good guns. put one in each hand and make up your mind. i paid 465.00 for mine, realtree camo, 28" barrel, 3 chokes and a box.