It's around $500 for a middle quality/tier unit.
You're paying for the brand!
They say there supposed to be great work well great suction but I'm going to wait a while before buying maybe by then the price will go down anything new always has a big price tag like those flat screen TVS now they are more affordable!
They are the best. I have one and it pics up alll the dirt from beneath the carpet, it deep cleans.. I love it and reccomend it.