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What a 4-ton air conditioners & condenser costs in 2026
Computed from 58 models with live prices at the online HVAC retailers BuyerBloc tracks — not estimates, not "starting at" marketing numbers. Some listings cover only the outdoor unit; those rows are labeled below.
The numbers, from live listings
| Models with a current price | 58 |
| Brands | 8 |
| Typical price (median) | $4,587 |
| Middle of the market (25th–75th percentile) | $3,341 – $5,273 |
| Models price-comparable across 2+ retailers | 3 |
Equipment only — installed cost adds labor, materials, permit and the installer's overhead & warranty on top. Computed 2026-07-29 from the lowest current listing per model across the online retailers BuyerBloc tracks.
Cheapest 4-ton models right now
| Model | Lowest listing | Price coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Wrangler WR-GLXS4BA4810 R-32 | $1,896 | 1 listing |
| Wrangler WR-GLXS3BN4810 R-32 | $1,957 | 1 listing |
| Goodman GXN4480117 R-410A · outdoor unit only | $2,025 | 1 listing |
| Wrangler WR-GLXS5BA4810 R-32 | $2,274 | 1 listing |
| Daikin DC3SEA4830 R-32 · outdoor unit only | $2,469 | 2 retailers |
| Daikin DC3SEA4840 R-32 · outdoor unit only | $2,481 | 2 retailers |
| Rheem Select WA14AY48AJ1NA R-454B · outdoor unit only | $2,703 | 1 listing |
| Trane 5TTR4048A1000 R-454B · outdoor unit only | $2,800 | 1 listing |
| Goodman GLS40260 R-32 · outdoor unit only | $2,825 | 1 listing |
| Wrangler WR-GLXT7CA4810 | $2,842 | 1 listing |
Labels come from each listing's own wording — an “outdoor unit only” price still needs a matched indoor unit (coil or air handler) on top, so don't compare it 1:1 against a two-piece system.
Cheapest by brand
| Brand | Entry price | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Wrangler | from $1,896 | WR-GLXS4BA4810 |
| Goodman | from $2,025 | GXN4480117 · outdoor unit only |
| Daikin | from $2,469 | DC3SEA4830 · outdoor unit only |
| Rheem Select | from $2,703 | WA14AY48AJ1NA · outdoor unit only |
| Trane | from $2,800 | 5TTR4048A1000 · outdoor unit only |
| York | from $2,935 | YC448E2S11 · outdoor unit only |
| Rheem / Ruud | from $3,107 | RA14AY48AJ1NA · outdoor unit only |
| Revolv | from $4,307 | HSA4ME5M1SN48K - C85DAMX48U-B - E7EU-B015K1 · two-piece system |
One representative (cheapest priced) model per brand — brand pages list every model.
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