Leupold mark AR 3-9x40 vrs leupold rifleman 4-12x40

Why is the Mark AR 3-9x40 more expensive than the rifleman 4-12x40, if the rifleman has more magnification? They both are well made and are good quality scope...

 

Is it just because the Mark AR is tactical and the other one is more for hunting? Even though you can see better with the rifleman at long range, I don't get it?

 

I was wrong, I contacted Leupold costumer service and they explained that the glasses for the Mark AR are much better quality than the Rifleman. Well I got my Mark AR today and so far I can't be more exited and happy with the choice I made. I had no idea of how crispy clear HD an scope could be!! The best scope I have ever used!!