Is York or Goodman better?

Is York or Goodman better, York is slightly better for build quality and quieter variable speed operation, while Goodman offers lower price with better warranty, so better depends on priorities and budget. York HVAC units like YCD AC 14 to 16 SEER, YXV variable speed 20 SEER 62 decibels, and YP9C furnace 98 percent AFUE modulating are made in Wichita, Kansas and Mexico by Johnson Controls, offering mid-range quality with service rates around 9 to 12 percent according to HVAC dealer surveys, slightly better than Goodman at 10 to 13 percent, meaning fewer service calls, and costing 3,800 to 7,000 dollars installed for 3-ton AC and 3,500 to 6,500 dollars for furnace. Goodman HVAC units like GSX14 AC 14 SEER 70 decibels, GSXC16 16 SEER two-stage, and GMVC96 furnace 96 percent AFUE two-stage variable speed are made in Houston, Texas by Daikin, offering value quality with service rates around 10 to 13 percent decent, and lowest upfront cost of 3,000 to 5,000 dollars for AC and 3,000 to 5,500 dollars for furnace, about 20 to 25 percent cheaper than York, with 10-year parts and lifetime compressor warranty on GSXC16 and lifetime heat exchanger warranty on GMVC96 better than York 10-year warranty. Both use Copeland scroll compressors and standard components. For homeowners wanting slightly better build quality and quieter operation at 62 decibels versus 70 decibels, York is slightly better than Goodman. For budget-conscious wanting good reliability at lowest cost with best warranty protection and cheaper parts, Goodman offers better value lasting 15 to 18 years for AC similar to York.