At a glance
| Andersen | Pella | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical installed cost | $400-$4,000 (about $1,900 avg) | $800-$2,200 |
| Entry line | 100 Series (Fibrex composite), $400-$1,500 | Vinyl lines, $800-$1,600 |
| Premium lines | A-Series / E-Series, $1,000-$4,000+ | Wood and fiberglass, $1,100-$2,200+ |
| Main materials | Fibrex composite, vinyl, wood (clad) | Vinyl, fiberglass, wood (clad) |
| How it’s sold | Dealers, home centers; Renewal by Andersen for full-service | Pella showrooms with installation, dealers, home centers |
| Glass warranty | 20 years on most lines | 20 years on most lines |
Price sources: Fixr (Andersen, Pella), Pella’s published ranges. Warranty terms vary by product line: read the specific warranty.
Choose Andersen if…
- You like the 100 Series: a composite window that costs about the same as good vinyl.
- You want a premium wood window (A-Series, E-Series) with many custom options.
Choose Pella if…
- You want fiberglass (Pella has strong fiberglass lines) or between-the-glass blinds.
- You prefer buying through a single company that also installs.
The bigger factor: installation
A mid-range window installed well beats a premium window installed badly. Ask who will install, whether they’re certified by the manufacturer, and what labor warranty they give.
Compare prices: Andersen windows cost · Pella windows cost.
