Found the following website that has a comprehensive list of outbaords. It seems that the 150 outboard in the different makes is roughly the same at $9k. The Suzuki 140 is $7k.
http://www.edsmarinesuperstore.com/y...tor_prices.htm
I'm in agreement with buying "Made in USA". I wonder if the Suzukis are made here since I've seen the reference to "Johnzuki".