Looking for some comparison info on these rods. Has anyone used both that can give me their thoughts? Is the Cara worth the extra $50

Your best bet is to post this in the rod/reel forum. 

I found the Experts to be more softer in the tips compared to the new Cara.

 

I would definitely do the Cara over the Experts based upon my own preference

I have one of each.  The two I have are Not really a apples to apples comparison. If you are getting a bottom contact rod I would go cara. You can lcount grains of sand with the 6’11” heavy. My expert is also super sensitive for a mod fast. Both fantastic, you won’t be disappointed either way. 

I have 3 Experts and 2 Caras but all are casting models. I’d probably pick a Cara for finesse applications but I absolutely love the blank used on the Expert. It’s a tad softer and slower than the Cara. You can typically find better deals on the Expert.