Corian is usually cheaper if you stick with simple patterns.

The basic colors of Corian may be less expensive but the cost of the standard granite colors has come down as well. I would look at both.

Yes, Deborah is right granite prices have plummeted. Go to your local fabricator and see what they offer for colors in both, not sure about your area and price points but here you can find Corian for mid to high $30's much like Granite. Ask yourself this after you have colors you like, what do I like vs what aligns with my lifestyle in ref to maintenance? Corian is a solid surface, non porous, offers integral sink and has a nice feel to it. Con is the scratching but can be buffed out and repaired if cracks or chips. Granite is a natural stone and is like art, it's one of a kind ref color shade veining etc. Strong, resilient, you can put hot pots on it (breaks down your sealer over repeats) Con is it does neednto be sealed roughly every 6-12 mths which is no biggie just a coating you apply when moisture no longer "puddles". Oh and if you love your knives, don't cut on it, it will dull them and create etches in your beautiful granite top. Let me know if there are any questions you may have as I work for a fabricator and have been dealing with top surfaces over 8 yrs. Laminate, Solid Surface, Quartz, Recylced and Natural Stones. Good Luck!

It might be worth looking at a paperstone