Best Value in a Dishwasher with Great Features. What are Top Dishwashers to Buy, How hard to Install?

My old dishwasher was on it's last leg so it was time to look for a replacement. Our old one was over 12 years old and the soap dispenser would not open automatically. The baskets were rusting also. I wanted to find a good quality dishwasher that was highly rated and a good value for the money. After doing some online research, I decided on the Kenmore Bisque 24" Built-In Dishwasher (1526) ENERGY STAR rated that was on sale for $295.
I tend to buy most items at Sears since it is convenient and they seem to have good sales. Some of the top brands are: Bosch, Maytag, Amana, Whirlpool, LG, Miele, Frigidaire, GE, Jenn-Air, Kenmore, Kitchenaid, Electrolux, and Asko. I did not want a stainless steel exterior since it wouldn't match my kitchen and I would hate all the fingerprints that would need to cleaned daily. The old dishwasher was really easy to take out once I got the copper nut loosened on the pipe leading to the water connector. The new on was relatively easy to install since I was able to reuse all the copper connectors and the electrical cord from the old one. Give yourself a couple hours to uninstall the old and for installing the new.