Comparision Charts

Economy Vinyl Window Comparision (without installation)

Retailer
Window Manufacture
Up & Down Window
35 inches wide
71 inches tall
Sliding Window
59 inches wide
47 inches tall
Crank Out Window
35 inches wide
71 inches tall
Sliding Door
72 inches wide
80 inches tall
ReplaceSmart
Ply Gem Contactor Series
$156.60 $156.60 $281.88 $564.92
Lowe's
Reliabilt by Atrium
$198.67 $226.06 $336.79 $336.00
Lowe's
Pella ThermaStar Vinyl
$216.54 $213.87 n/a $583.56
Home Depot
Anderson American Craftsman 50 Series
$184.01 $170.58 $306.84 $343.00
Menards
Crestline Select 250
$331.20 $297.15 $390.05 $499.00
Menards
Jeld Wen Builders Vinyl
$254.74 $230.98 $361.18 $336.00
Allied
MI Windows & Doors
$168.94 $201.50 $258.70 $473.59
Average Savings
(per window / door)
$63.27 $65.23 $41.22 n/a

Premium Window Comparision (without installation)

Retailer
Window Manufacture
Up & Down Window
35 inches wide
71 inches tall
Sliding Window
59 inches wide
47 inches tall
Crank Out Window
35 inches wide
71 inches tall
Sliding Door
72 inches wide
80 inches tall
ReplaceSmart
Ply Gem Premium Series
$276.66 $315.52 $370.04 $929.74
Lowes
Reliabilt by Atrium
$316.10 $336.78 n/a $718.85
Home Depot
Anderson American Craftsmen 70 Series
$244.84 $278.93 n/a n/a
Menards 
Crestline Select 300
$338.98
(Not foam filled)
$290.15
(Not foam filled)
$383.61
(Not foam filled)
n/a
Menards
Jeld Wen Premium Vinyl
$368.40
(Not foam filled)
$273.19
(Not foam filled)
$346.07
(Not foam filled)
n/a
Average Savings
(per window / door)
$168.68 n/a $10.40 n/a
Plygem Premium Series windows have fiberglass reinforcement in its frame. Some companies put metal in their window frames and/or sashes.
 
All above prices were collected from actual written or typed bids.  Allied bid received on 2/8/12.  Lowes bid received on 8/20/14.
 
All windows were requested to be bid with a low-e glass coating and argon gas filled insulated glass.
 

* Bid included a permit costing $75 per house which equates to $18.75 per window for our 4 window bid. $18.75 was deducted from the price for an apples to apples comparison.
† Bid included tempered glass in the up and down windows only. $175 was deducted from the price for an apples to apples comparison. (Note: ReplaceSmart's price for tempered glass is $151 for same size/style window)
Plygem Premium has fiberglass reinforcement in its frame, Anderson has a composite frame. Some companies put metal in their window frames and/or sashes.
All competitive prices were collected from actual written or typed bids received from retailer by employees of ReplaceSmart between October 1, 2011 and January 31, 2012.  All prices reflect the prices quoted to consumers for the listed product.    All bids are for white interior and white exterior, base low-e and argon glass package with no glass dividers (grids).
None of the bids required a lead paint safe installation.
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*Thirty percent (30%) lower prices is per our economy window comparison chart available at https://www.replacesmart.com/pricing for windows only, not including patio doors and not including installation. Free shipping is from the manufacture to logistics center. Free shipping to your home is available for most windows if you choose to have your windows installed by one of our partner independent contractors. Click "Free Estimates" to get in contact with a partner independent contractor. Partner independent contractors not available in all areas. These contractors are not paid by ReplaceSmart in any way. ReplaceSmart has not investigated these contractors and makes no recommendations or representations, expressed or implied. With ReplaceSmart, you can either use a contractor found by clicking "Free Estimates" on this site, use a contractor not found via this web site, or perform the installation yourself. ReplaceSmart does not install windows or doors. If you would like more information about a specific person / contractor or firm, we suggest that you ask for and check references and/or contact the Better Business Bureau in your area.