Read this paragraph.
the new startrekker shoe has several features in common with the athenia running shoe, including stability, tread depth, and comfort. although the two shoes are nearly equal in these areas, the athenia has a more modern look and comes in the latest colors. the two also vary in price, with the athenia coming in thirty dollars higher than the startrekker.
which best states the author's purpose in writing the paragraph?
to convince people that the shoes are equal
to show similarities and differences between the shoes
to provide important information on the cost of the shoes
to make people think that the startrekker is outdated