Look at all the huge 2 page ads from Mcneil on almost all the mags. That's where the extra charges go too

. I have the Wade (for about half the the price) and while I can't compare to other brands, I have no problem with them. Fitting was so easy that I thought they may come loose soon but it's been 6 months and they are still tight. They have tape but in channel so it's not visible.
I learn from the past that most of the time you pay for what you get but not these type of things and that includes the hood protectors. I bought a cheap one for my van 10 years ago and it's still where it is.