I didn't take time to read through all the replies. But the way I see it, guitars and electronics, if possible should be purchased separately if you're interested in sound quality both acoustically and electronically.
Acoustically, the one brand that I find both cheap and good are Washburn guitars. I cannot tell you how many times I've picked up a Washburn listed at $150 and was really impressed. Being in that price range, they range in consistency, but there are a few winners that I've come across.
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