In this case, it's hard to define "better value" because these bikes are different enough that any comparison would be like apples and oranges.

They're both great bikes. For what you get for the money spent, they're both great values. But, one is a full on touring bike and the other is more like a comfort road bike or sport tourer. Many of the drivetrain components on the LHT are mountain, which on the Casseroll they're road...again, there's not a 1-to-1 comparison to be made.

I've extensively test-ridden, and came within a gnat's fart of buying, both of these bikes. The LHT is a comfy ride that feels like you're driving around a plush tank. The Casseroll is a lighter and more "fun"/sporty ride. Both can be used for commuting pretty easily. The LHT will take heavy loads easier. The Casseroll lends itself a little more easily to fast riding.

Based on what you said originally, I'd go with the Casseroll. But that's just me. If you're going to make a purchase without test riding either, then make a careful decision about what qualities are most important to you and then pick the bike that most aligns with that. But as far as "value" goes, you can't really go wrong with either of these.