Price differences between wood-aluminum vs plastic windows?

Have you possibly hesitated between wood-aluminum and plastic, obtained quotes for both, and what did you decide on? Unfortunately, we are not yet at the point where we know our exact window measurements, but I have already calculated one or another measurement in various configurators and usually come to about double the price for wood-aluminum compared to plastic windows. In both cases [7016 outside], burglary-resistant A3, mushroom head locking mechanism RC2N, high-quality spacers, and everything that can be installed in a window (so actually a lot of price also for the glass and other components, still about double the price), also KFW55 standard (and still they are 6-chamber profiles – I have not yet come across the 7-chamber profiles mentioned by the building expert). Roughly calculated, wood-aluminum windows cost 10,000 to 15,000 EUR more than comparable plastic windows – does that more or less correspond or have you had different experiences?

Can fit well - unfortunately. However, I see no advantage over plastic.

I see it the same way for single-family house standard windows, the feel and appearance may be better, but it wouldn't be worth it to me.

We have plastic windows with an aluminum cover shell. It was a bit more expensive than foil-wrapped, but is supposed to be significantly more durable and matches the tone exactly with the front door and the garage door.

Hello,

... and I usually come to about double the price for wood-aluminum compared to plastic windows.

That’s about right.

- I haven’t come across the 7-chamber profiles mentioned by Bauexperte yet

Try Aunt Google with "Passive house windows", plain Drutex® or Veka® and you’ll find something.

Roughly calculated, wood-aluminum windows cost 10,000 to 15,000 EUR more than comparable plastic windows – is that about right or have you had different experiences?

That’s because wood windows with aluminum core are rather rarely installed; all niche products also cost disproportionately more. At the very beginning of the passive house discussion, these windows – since they were the only ones at that time that met the requirements for a PH – contributed to the fact that real PH demanded a hefty price; not that this has significantly improved today. I remember well *our* first PH near Cologne, where the windows alone resulted in a surcharge of EUR 50,000 compared to the standard at that time.

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We have plastic windows with an aluminum cover shell. It was a bit more expensive than foil-covered ones, but it’s supposed to be significantly more durable and matches the tone exactly to the front door and the garage door.

Supposed to be more durable? I’ve seen many old plastic windows in my life, so what could really be more durable (and against what)?
By the way, the color tone depends on what you choose (RAL color palette), that has nothing to do with the material.
What was the price difference for you? I’m just curious, because we could only afford foil-covered ones...