Whole System Replacement - How does these prices compare?

I currently have a 28-year-old Trane XE60 with a Trane XE1000 3 Ton condenser and an original evap coil. The furnace and blower is on its last legs and does not adequately heat or cool the upper level of our 2-story home. The home is 2,200sqft and has a fully finished basement. My neighbor does HVAC work and does side jobs, he exclusively sells Rudd/Rheem through his distributor warehouse. I had him price me out a couple of systems and wanted to get some ideas. We just moved into this home last fall and got our first Electric Bill running the A/C and were shocked. The bill was over 180 dollars and the summer is just beginning. We would like to get a new system but would have to get financing for it. I know if I go to HVAC companies they probably won't be able to come close to these prices but I am thinking of getting a few bids from well-known install companies in the area.

I have four possible system options.

Builder Grade

• Rudd R801S 100k BTU $650
• Rudd High-Efficiency Evap Coil 36H $750
• Rudd 3 Ton 13 Seer $1050
• Upgrade to Trion AirBear Filtration $200
• Lineset $150
• Labor $1600
• Total - $4400

Mid Level

• Rudd R92P 85K BTU $1200
• PVC Vent Kit $200
• Rudd High-Efficiency Evap Coil 36H $750
• Upgrade to Trion AirBear Filtration $200
• Rudd 3 Ton 14 Seer $1200
• Lineset $150
• Labor $1600
• Total - $5300

Mid Level

• Rudd U802V 80% Variable ECM 2-Stage 100K BTU $1500
• Rudd High-Efficiency Evap Coil 36H $750
• Upgrade to Trion AirBear Filtration $200
• Rudd 3 Ton 14 Seer $1200
• Lineset $150
• Labor $1600
• Total - $5400

High End

• Rudd U96V 85K BTU Variable ECM 2-Stage $1750
• Rudd High-Efficiency Evap Coil 48H $800
• Upgrade to Trion AirBear Filtration $200
• Rudd 3 Ton 16 Seer $1500
• PVC Vent Kit $200
• Lineset $150
• Labor $1600
• Total - 6,200

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