Well there is ALOT of savings in that it is a retrofit. For instance, CAT5 runs to all panels, alarm, etc already in place. Rack done and organized. Network done. Crestron light panel, terminals etc are interchangeable with Control4. No new source equipment or AV hardware.

Equipment: Roughly 8k, even at msrp. 1500 for HC800, 2500 for matrix amp, 1200 for lighting dimmer module, couple remotes, 2k for a couple touch panels, few hundred for 1-2 keypads. Ballpark.

Programming and installation: 2-3k each.

Based on my research, the cost of Crestron and Control4 are not even in the same ballpark.