I have the 900CE and a friend of mine has a D18, a D28 plus a couple of Taylors. He played my Zager and shook his head. He told me I got the deal of a lifetime with the Zager. I agree.
I have a martin DC-16 gte with the aura system I don't like the aura system but the guitar sounds very sweet after 10 years. But I had to have a neck reset after 6 years and it does not play as easy as my zagers.
No, I have 2 entry level Martin's that are beautiful guitars and I love them, but this one is nicer and plays easier. It sounds amazing. Just a beautiful all around guitar!