Champion vs Generac
Side by side, home standby generators from Champion and Generac: list price, installed cost at 22 kW, along with sizes and noise. Every figure comes from the manufacturer's own pages.
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How Champion compares with Generac
 Champion |  Generac | |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes with a published price or noise level | 14 kW | 10 to 28 kW |
| List price from | through dealers | $3,769 |
| Model near 22 kW | dealer quote | Guardian 22 kW, with switch |
| Installed near 22 kW, natural gas | dealer quote | $11,169 to $16,069 |
| Quietest published level, dB(A) | 62 | 55 |
Because Champion sells through dealers, the unit price is given as a dealer quote. For Generac, the Guardian 22 kW model lists at $7,369, with installed pricing of $11,169 through $16,069. Because installation matches for either brand at the same size, the difference between them is the unit price.
At 23 ft, Generac's quietest published level measures 55 dB(A), while Champion's measures 62 dB(A).
Each manufacturer publishes its list prices and noise levels on its own pages. Both brands covered in full: Champion cost and Generac cost.