Those are not quantifications, just binary comparisons. You could also argue that new Ferraris are better than second-hand VW Polos, but should the company real

Those are not quantifications, just binary comparisons. You could also argue that new Ferraris are better than second-hand VW Polos, but should the company really use them as company cars? The question is whether the benefits are worth the additional cost, and that's where quantification (actual numbers) helps.