said by OldCableGuy:Literally just saw an ad on TV for Menards 50 gallon $487 and tank-less $487 so there are some that are the same price.
They must be an apples to oranges comparison then.
Menards.com
The cheapest things available
40 g electric $248 53g first hour
50 g electric $309 67g first hour
elec 18kw tankless is $499 and does only 1.37g at 90 degrees and 2.46g at 50 degrees.
elec 27kw tankless is $648 and does only 2.05g at 90 degrees and 3.69g at 50 degrees.
elec 36kw tankless is $749 and does only 2.7g at 90 degrees and 4.9g at 50 degrees.