You're right, and that's why I like my analogy -- Toyotas get you there, but they got you there a lot more dangerously before airbags or ABS were invented (Mercedes innovated those things).

You don't need a Mercedes these days, and that's a result of other companies adopting things that and increase safety, etc. We should expect this of a healthy ecosystem!

But if you can afford more and enjoy the craft and skill of driving, you probably buy the Mercedes.

Most SWE's brains can't afford more though, sadly.