Hi mike7,
I don’t maintain a list of mattresses that is categorized by the specific construction of each mattress so you would need to choose and compare a specific Royal-Pedic mattress with another specific mattress where the materials of both are known to make meaningful comparisons.
The value of a mattress purchase is relative to each person’s personal value equation but in terms of “material value” (which is of course part of the value of any mattress purchase) the Royal-Pedic mattresses tend to be significantly more costly than many other mattresses that use similar materials and components.
You can make these comparisons for yourself simply by comparing any Royal-Pedic mattress with another mattress that uses similar materials in similar amounts. For example if a Royal-Pedic mattress included 9" of latex and had an organic cotton cover quilted with organic wool you could compare it to another mattress that also used about 9" of latex (of the same type and blend) and also had an organic cotton cover quilted with organic wool. This would give you a reasonable comparison based on the “material value” of each mattress.
This doesn’t mean that someone shouldn’t buy a Royal-Pedic mattress because some people are much less price sensitive than others and each mattress purchase includes objective, subjective, and intangible factors that are unique to each person. There may be other differences between the mattresses or other factors involved in the purchase that are just as important to some people. It does mean however that it would be well worthwhile making some careful comparisons before buying a mattress based only on the story attached to it rather than making a more meaningful comparison based on the materials and construction of each mattress.
If you buy a mattress for $6000 that has the same or very similar materials and design that is available in another mattress for $3000 then from a material value point of view the lower cost mattress would be better value but some people may still buy the $6000 mattress for reasons that aren’t connected to the cost or quality of the materials but are important for reasons that are unique to them.
If you are interested in a Royal-Pedic latex mattress that you have tested and is “perfect” for your specific needs and preferences then the first step would be to choose the model you are most interested in, identify the specific materials and components inside it, compare it to other mattresses that use the same or very similar materials and components, and then decide if any premium connected to the Royal-Pedic is worth it to you based on the criteria that are most important to you.
Phoenix