Recent McDonald's deals have received plenty of backlash from price-conscious consumers. To meet customer's demand for lower priced meals, McDonald's initially launched their $5 Value Meal that was only going to stay around for a month. However, McDonald's recently announced their $5 Value Meal will be on the menu into December.
With fast-food prices continuing to hover at record levels, many fans have called McD's out for some of their prices such as the $18 Big Mac combo that has gone viral on social media. Then there's the new McDonald's Grandma McFlurry that arrived on Tuesday, May 21 with a hefty price tag of $4 in most locations.
So, how much actual value will you see with this $5 Value Meal deal? Here's the scoop on what you actually get:
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McChicken or McDouble
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One 4-piece nuggets
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One small fries
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One small drink
And we'll break down what you save.
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McDonald's $5 Value Meal Breakdown — Save 28% - 59% compared to full price.
The $5 value meal is hitting menu boards at several major fast food chains. At all chains it typically includes a sandwich, chicken nuggets, fries, and a drink. Sold separately, you're looking at close to a $10 meal. Depending on your location, these $5 value meals can save you up to 59%.
On average, you'd spend $9.64 for this meal at McDonald's with regular prices across the U.S. — at $5, you're saving an average of $4.64, or 48%.
Here's what's included in the $5 Value Meal and the average regular price.
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One McChicken (avg. $2.93) or McDouble (avg. $3.36)
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One 4-piece nuggets (reg. $2.73)
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One small fries (reg. $2.51)
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One small drink (reg. $1.47)
Bottom line: Grab the $5 Value Meal while it lasts.
Regardless of how much the new McD's $5 value meal saves you, it's still a savings. Grab yours while it's available because it'll only be around for a short time. Then it'll be right back to higher prices at the Golden Arches.
To see how much you'll save with the new $5 Value Meal at McDonald's, we compared the value meal price with regular prices at eight metropolitan locations, plus Washington, D.C.
You save 59% in Seattle, Washington (reg. $12.26).
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One McChicken (reg. $3.99) or McDouble (reg. $3.99)
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One 4-piece nuggets (reg. $3.79)
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One small fries (reg. $3.09)
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One small drink (reg. $1.39)
You save 54% in Los Angeles, CA (reg. $10.86).
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One McChicken (reg. $3.59) or McDouble (reg. $3.59)
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One 4-piece nuggets (reg. $2.89)
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One small fries (reg. $2.89)
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One small drink (reg. $1.49)
You save 53% in New York City, NY (reg. $10.67).
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One McChicken (reg. $3.89) or McDouble (reg. $3.19)
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One 4-piece nuggets (reg. $2.99)
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One small fries (reg. $2.99)
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One small drink (reg. $1.50)
You save 49% in Washington, DC (reg. $9.76).
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One McChicken (reg. $2.99) or McDouble (reg. $3.49)
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One 4-piece nuggets (reg. $2.39)
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One small fries (reg. $2.89)
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One small drink (reg. $1.49)
You save 47% in Detroit, MI (reg. $9.46).
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One McChicken (reg. $2.89) or McDouble (reg. $2.99)
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One 4-piece nuggets (reg. $2.69)
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One small fries (reg. $2.39)
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One small drink (reg. $1.49)
You save 43% in Naples, FL (reg. $8.76).
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One McChicken (reg. $2.29) or McDouble (reg. $2.99)
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One 4-piece nuggets (reg. $2.69)
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One small fries (reg. $2.19)
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One small drink (reg. $1.59)
You save 42% in Chicago, IL (reg. $8.56).
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One McChicken (reg. $2.89) or McDouble (reg. $3.69)
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One 4-piece nuggets (reg. $1.99)
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One small fries (reg. $2.49)
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One small drink (reg. $1.19)
You save 41% in Boise, ID (reg. $8.46).
McDonald's regular prices are as follows:
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One McChicken (reg. $2.39) or McDouble (reg. $2.79)
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One 4-piece nuggets (reg. $2.29)
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One small fries (reg. $2.39)
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One small drink (reg. $1.39)
You save 28% in Houston, TX (reg. $6.96).
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One McChicken (reg. $1.49) or McDouble (reg. $2.29)
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One 4-piece nuggets (reg. $2.19)
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One small fries (reg. $1.89)
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One small drink (reg. $1.39)
Here are the locations where we got our prices:
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180W Adams, Boise, ID
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203 N Lasalle St, Chicago, IL
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1000 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI
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1510 Studemont Houston, TX
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690 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA
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2886 E Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL
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401 Park Ave South, New York City, NY
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140 4th Ave, N, Suite 130, Seattle, WA
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555 13th St NW, Washington, D.C.