Originally Posted by
SonataInFSharp
Burley's highest-end trailer is the d'Lite, selling for $628 this year. Chariot's highest-end trailers cost $950-1100 this year. So, the Chariot trailers are far more expensive--150% more. I swear they had air suspension at one point, but I was shopping for them in 2008 with a newborn, so my reading comprehension at the time may have been off due to lack of sleep.
If you're comparing top-end; I'd say the top-end Chariot is at least 66% better than the top-end Burley as a premium model ("150% better" would be 2.5x the price or roughly $1500; "66% better" makes a more accurate price of about $1000). The included drum brakes, screened window venting, and shade options alone seal the deal for me here in terms of real-world practical use (excellent for letting toddlers sleep while staying cooler on bright summer days; the brake is good for, well, braking and parking).
However, the top-end Burley---the D'Lite---is bells-and-whistles equivalent to a Chariot Cougar. These two models compare well and cost similar amounts, with the Cougar somewhere around $75 more for the same functionality (trailer+bicycle kit). The Cougar, however, has greater functionality options and very good suspension (among other things); while the Burley has a better center of gravity for hauling non-child cargo. Both are excellent options.