@Bendusty,
It's a little late to compare prices and equipment, but RainSoft charges a very
high price for mid-level equipment.
The salesman would have dropped the price to get the sale or the 'sales manager'
would have called on you with a lower price after the salesman left.
BTW, at a minimum, $5K should have bought you a computerized softener,
a back washing carbon filter or Acid neutralizer and a drinking water system.
What did you get?