Choosing among furnaces, boilers and heating systems often comes down to a practical tension: do you prioritize a higher AFUE figure, a larger listed BTU capacity, or the lowest listed price? These four Goodman gas furnaces cover that spread, with 60K choices at three AFUE levels and an 80K option with higher listed airflow. Listed prices run from $799.99 to $1,394.10, a $594.11 range.
Quick take
The Goodman GM9S960603BN is the efficiency-led choice in this group, while the Goodman GM9S800804BN is the capacity-and-airflow-led option. The Goodman GM9S800603AN carries the lowest listed price, and the Goodman GR9S920603BN occupies the middle ground with a 92.1% AFUE rating. The key is not to treat the 60K furnaces as interchangeable: their stated efficiency ratings differ substantially, even where their listed heating ratings match.
Listed price comparison
| Furnace | Listed price | Price position | Main title specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodman GR9S920603BN | $1,045.57 | 60,000 BTU, 92.1% AFUE | |
| Goodman GM9S960603BN | $1,394.10 | 60K BTU, 96% AFUE, 1200 CFM ECM | |
| Goodman GM9S800804BN | $1,049.00 | 80K BTU, 80% AFUE, 1600 CFM ECM | |
| Goodman GM9S800603AN | $799.99 | 60K BTU, 80% AFUE, 1200 CFM ECM |
The GR9S920603BN and GM9S800804BN are close in listed price, only $3.43 apart, despite their different stated BTU ratings and airflow figures.
Decision matrix
- Prioritize the highest stated AFUE: Goodman GM9S960603BN, with its 96% AFUE rating.
- Prioritize the highest listed heating rating and airflow: Goodman GM9S800804BN, the 80K BTU and 1600 CFM model.
- Prioritize the lowest listed price: Goodman GM9S800603AN.
- Want a 60,000 BTU central furnace with an AFUE figure between the 80% and 96% options: Goodman GR9S920603BN.
Product notes
Goodman GR9S920603BN
The GR9S920603BN is the natural fit for a shopper focused on a 60,000 BTU gas central furnace with a 92.1% AFUE rating. Its 115V specification and central-furnace designation make its role in the group especially clear, while its price sits very close to the larger-capacity GM9S800804BN. Choose this model when the 92.1% efficiency figure is the main draw rather than moving to either end of the AFUE range. Its tradeoff is that the listed price is only $3.43 lower than the 80K BTU GM9S800804BN, so the two serve notably different specification priorities at nearly the same listed price.
Goodman GM9S960603BN
The GM9S960603BN is the clear selection for an efficiency-centered comparison because it carries the group's 96% AFUE rating. Beyond the title, its specifications identify a 57,660 Btu/hr output, 9-speed blower, ECM motor, and upflow/horizontal configuration. That combination gives shoppers several concrete model details to weigh alongside the efficiency rating. The limitation is straightforward: at $1,394.10, it has the highest listed price of the four. It is also identified as a one-stage furnace, so this is a direct choice for shoppers seeking this particular 60K, 1200 CFM ECM configuration rather than a broader set of operating stages.
Goodman GM9S800804BN
The GM9S800804BN stands apart through its 80K BTU title rating and 1600 CFM ECM specification, both higher than the 60K and 1200 CFM figures appearing on the other GM9S models here. Its detailed description also identifies 64,000 Btu/hr output, four burners, and an ECM motor. Pick it when the comparison starts with the largest listed capacity and airflow rather than the highest AFUE number. The constraint is its 80% AFUE rating: that matches the GM9S800603AN and sits below the 92.1% and 96% alternatives. Its listed price remains close to the GR9S920603BN despite the larger BTU designation.
Goodman GM9S800603AN
The GM9S800603AN is the lowest-priced furnace in the comparison and is a 60K BTU, 80% AFUE, one-stage model with 1200 CFM ECM in its title. It makes sense when that specific configuration is the target and price is the deciding factor. Its 1200 CFM figure aligns with the GM9S960603BN rather than the 1600 CFM GM9S800804BN. One important limitation is specific to this unit: two minor dents are mentioned. The 80% AFUE figure also places it below the two higher-AFUE 60K models, making it best suited to a price-led decision rather than an efficiency-led one.
Final recommendation by use case
Choose the Goodman GM9S800603AN for the lowest listed price and its 60K, 1200 CFM ECM configuration. Choose the Goodman GM9S960603BN when the highest stated AFUE is the priority. Choose the Goodman GM9S800804BN when the listed 80K capacity and 1600 CFM airflow matter most. The Goodman GR9S920603BN is the focused middle option for shoppers seeking a 60,000 BTU central furnace with a 92.1% AFUE rating.
