Are the finishes the same in the American Cottage line and the Prestige line?

I'm trying to decide if I should by Lowe's American Cottage line or Home Depot's Prestige. Should I pay the extra money for Lowe's American Cottage because I can't tell online if the finishes are exactly the same. My HD didn't have a sample of the finish I selected from Lowe's. My contractor thinks they are identical, but I'm concerned that there are subtle differences in color and quality.