What Buyers Are Paying
7% below MSRP
Average of 6 verified prices from buyers and authorized dealers, ranging from $19,000 to $25,500. These are real transaction and dealer prices, typically 7% under the $22,499 MSRP — not list prices.
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Key Specifications
Seats
5
Jets
42
Dimensions
87"x87"x36"
Volume
375 gal
Voltage
220v
Pumps
2
Performance Ratings
Jet Therapy
3/5 — Good
Energy Efficiency
3/3 — High Efficiency
Shell Durability
Strong
Lighting
2/3
Features
Warranty Details
Electrical Years
5 years
Parts Years
5 years
Plumbing Years
5 years
Shell Structure Years
5 years
Shell Surface Years
7 years
Skirt Years
5 years
Transferable
No
Full Specifications
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How much does the Hot Spring Vanguard cost?
Buyers who reported what they paid for the Hot Spring Vanguard average $20,867 across 6 submissions, with reported prices running from $19,000 to $25,500. List price is $22,499.
Specs driving that price: 5 seats, 42 jets, 2 pumps, a 87"x87"x36" footprint, plus saltwater compatibility. Larger cabinets, more pumps and higher jet counts push both list price and running cost up.
At $22,499 MSRP, the Vanguard sits at the upper half of the Hot Spring hot tub lineup, which lists from $8,999 to $25,999.
Worth comparing: Hot Spring Sovereign for a lower list price, or Hot Spring Envoy a step up. See the full Hot Spring lineup.
