Guide
What a 5-ton air conditioners & condenser costs in 2026
Computed from 46 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 | 46 |
| Brands | 8 |
| Typical price (median) | $4,896 |
| Middle of the market (25th–75th percentile) | $3,242 – $5,464 |
| Models price-comparable across 2+ retailers | 2 |
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 5-ton models right now
| Model | Lowest listing | Price coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Goodman HCGMC2425 R-410A · outdoor unit only | $1,151 | 1 listing |
| Wrangler WR-GLXS3BN6010 R-32 | $2,063 | 1 listing |
| Wrangler WR-GLXS4BA6010 R-32 | $2,170 | 1 listing |
| Klimaire GXN4600135 R-410A · outdoor unit only | $2,305 | 1 listing |
| Goodman GXN3N600162 · outdoor unit only | $2,378 | 1 listing |
| Wrangler WR-GLXS5BA6010 R-32 | $2,592 | 1 listing |
| Daikin DC3SEA6030 R-32 · outdoor unit only | $2,874 | 2 retailers |
| Daikin DC3SEA6040 R-32 · outdoor unit only | $2,911 | 2 retailers |
| Trane 5TTR4060A1000 R-454B · outdoor unit only | $3,099 | 1 listing |
| Rheem Select WA14AY60AJ1NA R-454B · outdoor unit only | $3,175 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Goodman | from $1,151 | HCGMC2425 · outdoor unit only |
| Wrangler | from $2,063 | WR-GLXS3BN6010 |
| Klimaire | from $2,305 | GXN4600135 · outdoor unit only |
| Daikin | from $2,874 | DC3SEA6030 · outdoor unit only |
| Trane | from $3,099 | 5TTR4060A1000 · outdoor unit only |
| Rheem Select | from $3,175 | WA14AY60AJ1NA · outdoor unit only |
| York | from $3,250 | YC460E2S11 · outdoor unit only |
| Rheem / Ruud | from $3,453 | RA14AY60AJ1NA · outdoor unit only |
One representative (cheapest priced) model per brand — brand pages list every model.
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