Mike... yea, sounds like this dealer showed you a Spindrifter (air diffuser is connected via a hose routed through the main PVC line), and not a Rhino.
As noted, there is a price difference between the Koi Toilet and the Rhino. IMHO, it is a function of you get what you pay for. Hmmm... you really should check out the Rhino as an option, as I think you will find them to be a quality piece of hardware, and for some worth the extra cost. That said, I do like the Koi Toilet for some applications (I carry both).
Thanks for the code explanation. I went out and measured our Rhino display unit and found that it would have 4" of coverage over the main PVC pipe. So, I guess it meets code as well.
Kind Regards,
Bill