Cricut Create 6 x 12 "  is $547

The Create has the same extra features that the Cricut Expressions has.

All Cricut machines take the same cartridges. 

They are all compatible with the Cricut Design Studio.

They all take the Deep Cut Blade.

You can use any of the new Cricut products

(Cuttlebug embossing folders, Create Stamping Solution. etc) with any model.