IMO it all comes down to which one you can shoot the best (which one fits you better). A $1300 Kimber may look nice but its worthless if you can't get on target quickly for a first, second and even third shot when you need it. If a Kimber didn't fit my hand, I'd much rather have a $200 Bersa Thunder .380 that did and I could empty a magazine into the target's center fast.
If you are getting the handgun just for punching paper than get whatever trips your trigger. If you're getting one to carry for defense, get one you can handle and shoot well and quick.