Direct answer
Published examples: Artica Element at USD 75,998, CRYONiQ XC from USD 36,750, and Everest calculator references of USD 115,500 for Essential and USD 135,500 for Elite. They are different kinds of price for different systems - an advertised price, a starting price and a calculator reference - so they don't line up directly. The Vortex page shows both USD 97,498 and USD 97,998, and only a written quote will settle which applies.
The Element, Vortex, CRYONiQ catalog and Everest figures below were checked October 6, 2026; Ethos dates from October 1. None of them is an installed project total or a market average. This page tracks where each price came from; the cost guide adds site work and ownership costs.
Dated evidence table
| Model or scope | Evidence type and date | Published value | Included or qualified | Still unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artica Element | Advertised purchase price; 2026-10-06 | USD 75,998 | Shipping statements need reconciliation | Destination total, contractor scope and exclusions |
| Artica Vortex | Conflicting advertised prices; 2026-10-06 | USD 97,498 / 97,998 | Manufacturer page disagrees with itself | Written price, configuration, destination and site work |
| Artica Ethos | Advertised purchase price; 2026-10-01 | USD 144,498 | Shipping, installation and training stated in captured comparison | Current configuration and contract scope |
| CryoBuilt Everest Essential | Supplier calculator reference; 2026-10-06 | USD 115,500 | Reference shown in Everest calculation | Accepted cash quote and installed scope |
| CryoBuilt Everest Elite | Supplier calculator reference; 2026-10-06 | USD 135,500 | Package differs from Essential | Accepted quote, exact capacity and service package |
| CRYONiQ XC | Catalog starting price; 2026-10-06 | From USD 36,750 | US catalog reference | Tank system, freight, installation and delivered package |
| CRYONiQ XC Plus | Catalog starting price; 2026-10-06 | From USD 38,750 | US catalog reference | Exact configuration and destination total |
| CRYONiQ LC | Catalog starting price; 2026-10-06 | From USD 12,750 | Localized device, not a whole-body chamber | Applicators, tank system, workflow and delivery |
| MECOTEC systems | Quote-only model records; 2026-10-06 | Not published in captured model pages | Cost-guide seller examples are a different source role | Named model, electrical version and signed scope |
Financing examples belong in a separate payment schedule. Everest's advertised starting payment doesn't replace the calculator reference or a cash offer, and an announced future product isn't evidence of current stock.
Why the cheapest visible number may cost more
The equipment line is only one of many: freight, rigging, site work, electrical upgrades, ventilation or gas controls, commissioning, training, tax, software, consumables, preventive maintenance and service travel all need their own line. A monthly payment can't be compared with a cash price until you know the term, deposit, fees, rate, residual and purchase option.
Quote normalization sheet
Ask every supplier to fill in the same fields, one column each.
| Cost field | Supplier A | Supplier B | Supplier C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exact model and configuration | |||
| Cash equipment price | |||
| Freight and insurance | |||
| Rigging and placement | |||
| Site and contractor work | |||
| Commissioning and training | |||
| Tax and permits | |||
| First-year supplies | |||
| Warranty exclusions | |||
| Year-one service budget | |||
| Delivered first-year total |
Why some prices are missing
Many suppliers don't publish prices, and "quote only" is a legitimate finding in its own right. We don't replace it with an estimate dressed up as fact. Coverage of other equipment categories and suppliers grows only as comparable public prices appear.
Keep revisions instead of silently averaging them
For each quote, record the seller, quote number, revision, expiry, configuration, market, source and whether it was accepted. If a revised quote changes one amount, keep the earlier row and note the change. Don't average two conflicting figures from one page, and don't apply a future catalog announcement to a model that's available now.
Two prices only become comparable once equipment scope and excluded work are aligned. A complete price ledger can still end with "installed total unknown"; the installation responsibility matrix helps you assign the missing work.
Sources and limitations
Official sources checked October 6, 2026: CRYONiQ US catalog, Everest, Artica Element, Vortex and MECOTEC US cost guide. The Element price also appears in Artica's operating-cost guide. The Ethos comparison keeps its October 1 check.
A date shows when a price was observed, not how long it stays valid. Supplier prices change, and package-level details can carry different document dates. Ask for a quote with an expiry date, currency, tax treatment, configuration, delivery address and exclusions. These records are neither independent price measurements nor binding offers.