Thank you for your responses. I did end up messaging John and he was SUPER helpful. Thank God for people like him. I ended up contacting the Pool Dr and got a better price of $14600. I still need to go in there and see if I can talk them down a bit, even though I have no clue how to do that!
I do agree that the Amore Bay is over priced, but it is the only tub out there (that I have seen) that has that layout. I have kids and I love the idea of them having the open bench seating area to kind of splash around while I can sit across and watch them in a way. It makes me feel like I am getting this for the kids too, when really it is me who wants one so badly If there was any other tub out there with this layout, I would certainly be looking into that instead. It is the only reason I want this specific tub. Too bad other companies haven't replicated it yet!
Thank you again for your helpful responses. I really appreciate it!!