McDonald's Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe Meal price

Know the Deluxe Meal Price, Toppings and Calories Before You Order

The McDonald’s Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe Meal price shown in the supplied 2026 infographic is $12.49 as an editorial reference. It is not a fixed nationwide price.

The standard meal combines a 630-calorie Deluxe burger, medium World Famous Fries and a medium soft drink. The official example contains 1,220 calories with medium Coca-Cola.

Reviewed July 28, 2026 $12.49 image reference 1,220 Cal official meal 630 Cal sandwich Local prices vary

Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe Meal — Direct Answer

Reference meal price $12.49 Price shown in the supplied infographic. The selected restaurant controls the payable amount.

Current status Current menu The official U.S. product and meal pages remain active; no limited-time label is shown.

What is included? 3 components Deluxe burger, medium World Famous Fries and one medium soft drink.

Official meal calories 1,220 Cal Standard official example with medium Coca-Cola and medium Fries.

Sandwich calories 630 Cal One quarter-pound-style patty, two cheese slices and Deluxe toppings.

Deluxe difference +110 Cal Compared with the standard 520-calorie Quarter Pounder with Cheese.

Best for Fresh toppings Choose Deluxe when lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise matter more than the classic ketchup-and-mustard build.

What to do now Check pickup Select one restaurant, choose pickup and compare sandwich-only and meal prices before paying.

Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe meal with medium fries and drink, showing a $12.49 reference price and 1,220 calories — Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe Meal 2026 infographic showing the $12.49 reference price, medium Fries, medium drink and 1,220-calorie standard meal example. The reference price is not a guaranteed national price.

Which Quarter Pounder Option Should You Choose?

Best fresh toppings

Deluxe Meal

Choose when: you want lettuce, three Roma tomato slices and creamy mayonnaise.

Official calories: 1,220 with medium Coca-Cola and Fries.

Lower-calorie meal

Regular QPC Meal

Choose when: you prefer ketchup and mustard without lettuce, tomato or mayonnaise.

Official calories: 1,110 with medium Coca-Cola and Fries.

Skip sides

Deluxe Sandwich Only

Choose when: you want the Deluxe burger without automatically adding Fries and a drink.

Official calories: 630.

More beef

Double Quarter Pounder

Choose when: another quarter-pound patty matters more than fresh Deluxe toppings.

Official calories: 740 sandwich or 1,330 standard meal.

Fast decision: choose Deluxe for lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise; regular QPC for the classic ketchup-and-mustard build; sandwich-only for fewer meal calories; or Double when additional beef is your priority.

Quarter Pounder Deluxe Meal Price and What Is Included

Option	Price status	Official calories	What is included	What can vary
Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe Meal	$12.49 image reference	1,220 Cal	Deluxe burger, medium Fries and medium Coca-Cola in the official calorie example	Restaurant price, drink, size, tax, extras and order channel
Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe	Check local price	630 Cal	Sandwich only	Availability, additions, removals and local price
Regular Quarter Pounder With Cheese Meal	Check local price	1,110 Cal	Regular QPC, medium Fries and medium Coca-Cola	Restaurant, beverage, size and delivery method
Regular Quarter Pounder With Cheese	Check local price	520 Cal	Sandwich only	Local menu price and customization

“Reference” means an editorial price snapshot used by the supplied infographic. McDonald’s does not publish one fixed U.S. price for every restaurant.

Exactly what comes in the meal?

Deluxe burger

One four-ounce fresh-beef patty before cooking, two cheese slices, lettuce, three Roma tomato slices, mayonnaise, onions and pickles.

Medium Fries

The official standard meal uses medium World Famous Fries. A size change affects both price and calories.

Medium soft drink

The official 1,220-calorie calculation uses medium Coca-Cola. Another beverage changes the calorie total.

Meal-price rule: compare the local meal price against the same Deluxe sandwich, medium Fries and medium drink purchased separately. A meal label does not automatically prove a saving at every location.

Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe vs Regular

The main difference is not the patty or cheese. Both standard sandwiches use one four-ounce beef patty before cooking and two American cheese slices. The difference comes from the sauces and vegetable toppings.

Feature	Regular Quarter Pounder With Cheese	Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe	Practical difference
Beef patty	One 4 oz patty before cooking	One 4 oz patty before cooking	No patty-size difference
Cheese	Two American cheese slices	Two American cheese slices	No cheese-count difference
Classic sauces	Ketchup and mustard	Not part of the standard Deluxe description	Regular has the more traditional Quarter Pounder sauce profile
Mayonnaise	No	Yes	Adds creaminess and contributes to the calorie increase
Lettuce	No	Shredded lettuce	Adds texture and volume
Tomato	No	Three Roma tomato slices	Adds a fresh, cool topping layer
Pickles and onions	Yes	Yes	Shared toppings
Burger calories	520 Cal	630 Cal	Deluxe adds 110 calories
Standard medium meal	1,110 Cal	1,220 Cal	The same 110-calorie difference remains
Best for	Classic ketchup-and-mustard Quarter Pounder	Lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise	Choose according to topping preference

Value test: subtract the regular Quarter Pounder meal price from the Deluxe meal price. The result is the local amount you are paying for the Deluxe topping change.

Quarter Pounder Deluxe Ingredients at a Glance

Sesame-seed bun Soft top and bottom bun holding the standard Deluxe build.

Fresh-beef patty Four ounces before cooking, seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked when ordered where available.

Two cheese slices Two slices of melty American cheese are included in both regular and Deluxe versions.

Shredded lettuce A Deluxe-only topping compared with the standard regular build.

Three Roma tomato slices The official product description specifies three slices.

Creamy mayonnaise Replaces the regular burger’s ketchup-and-mustard flavour direction.

Slivered onions Included on both the regular and Deluxe standard builds.

Tangy pickles Included in the standard Deluxe recipe unless removed.

Medium Fries and drink Added only when ordering the meal rather than the sandwich alone.

Fresh-beef exception: McDonald’s states that Quarter Pounder fresh beef is available at most restaurants in the contiguous United States, but not Alaska, Hawaii or U.S. territories.

Quarter Pounder Deluxe Meal Calories Explained

630 Cal

Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe sandwich only.

1,220 Cal

Official meal example with medium Fries and medium Coca-Cola.

590 Cal

Combined increase from the medium Fries and medium Coca-Cola in the official example.

+110 Cal

Deluxe burger and meal difference compared with the regular Quarter Pounder versions.

Order	Official calories	Difference	What creates the difference
Regular QPC sandwich	520 Cal	Baseline	Ketchup and mustard; no lettuce, tomato or mayo
Deluxe QPC sandwich	630 Cal	+110 Cal	Deluxe topping and sauce configuration
Regular QPC medium meal	1,110 Cal	+590 vs sandwich	Medium Fries and medium Coca-Cola
Deluxe QPC medium meal	1,220 Cal	+590 vs sandwich	Medium Fries and medium Coca-Cola

How to reduce or change the meal total

✓ Order sandwich only This removes the automatic medium Fries and drink from the order.

✓ Choose a zero-sugar drink The drink calorie total can be lower, although local choices and serving sizes vary.

✓ Remove mayonnaise This changes the standard Deluxe build. Use the official nutrition tool for updated totals.

✓ Keep medium sizing Moving to a large side or drink can increase both price and calories.

✓ Check extra ingredients Added patties, cheese, bacon or sauce affect the final amount.

✓ Do not estimate medical suitability Calories are only one part of nutrition and personal dietary needs differ.

Quarter Pounder Deluxe Customizations and Price Effects

Your goal	What to select or remove	Possible price effect	Nutrition or ordering effect
Classic Quarter Pounder taste	Choose the regular Quarter Pounder rather than rebuilding Deluxe	Compare the named products locally	Regular sandwich is 520 calories
No mayonnaise	Remove mayonnaise	Removal may not reduce the menu price	Exact revised calories may not display automatically
No tomato	Remove Roma tomato slices	Usually no automatic price reduction	Changes the standard Deluxe build
No lettuce	Remove shredded lettuce	Usually no automatic price reduction	Reduces the fresh-topping difference from regular
No cheese	Remove both cheese slices or compare the cheese-free Quarter Pounder	Removing cheese may not lower the local price	Review the actual cheese-free product calories
More beef	Compare an extra patty with the Double Quarter Pounder	The named Double may be better value	Adds one full four-ounce patty before cooking
Lower-drink calories	Select water, unsweetened beverage or zero-sugar option where available	Specialty substitutions can still cost more	Changes the official 1,220-calorie example
Larger meal	Upgrade Fries or drink size	Usually increases price	Increases or changes calories

Users searching for McDonald’s menu with prices 2026 or McDonald’s USA menu prices should treat this as a premium burger meal rather than a value-menu item.

Not Dollar Menu

McDonald’s dollar menu with prices

The Deluxe Quarter Pounder meal is not an Under-$3 McValue item. Value-menu choices are separate products with different meal structures.

Premium burger meal

Quarter Pounder meal price

The meal price includes a premium fresh-beef burger, medium Fries and a medium drink, but the exact local total is restaurant-specific.

Printable guide

McDonald’s menu-with-prices PDF

Use the print button near the tools section to save this article as a PDF. Keep the reference-price and local-variation labels visible.

Avoid misleading price language: do not call $12.49 an “official national price,” “guaranteed U.S. price” or “price at every McDonald’s.” It is the reference amount shown in the supplied editorial infographic.

How to Check the Exact Quarter Pounder Deluxe Meal Price Near You

Open the McDonald’s app or restaurant locator

Search using your ZIP code, city, address or device location.

Select the exact restaurant

Confirm the full address. Prices and orders are tied to the selected location.

Choose pickup first

Pickup provides the cleanest comparison because delivery menu prices and fees can differ.

Open Burgers or Extra Value Meals

Find Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe and check whether a meal option appears.

Confirm medium Fries and drink

Use the same medium sizing as the official meal description before comparing prices.

Compare sandwich-only and meal totals

Add the burger, medium Fries and drink separately to test whether the meal saves money.

Review Deals and Rewards

Only count an offer when it appears for the selected restaurant and remains in the bag.

Check the final checkout

Review restaurant, pickup method, customizations, tax, fees and final amount before payment.

Correct comparison method: use the same restaurant, same date, same pickup method, same meal size and same customization state. Do not compare one store’s pickup price with another store’s delivery price.

Pickup, Drive-Thru and McDelivery Differences

Order method	Price consideration	Best use	What to verify
App pickup	Restaurant-specific pickup menu price	Comparing regular, Deluxe and meal prices	Selected address, deal and final bag
Drive-thru	Local restaurant menu price	Ordering without delivery fees	Meal size, drink and customization
Curbside pickup	Uses the selected restaurant’s app menu	Contactless local pickup where supported	Parking-space number and restaurant address
McDelivery	Menu price may be higher; delivery and other fees can apply	Convenience rather than lowest total	Food subtotal, fees, tax and optional tip
Third-party delivery	Platform prices, fees and promotions can differ	Using a platform-specific promotion	Final completed cart rather than menu price alone

Current terms notice: McDonald’s has announced revised Terms and Conditions effective August 24, 2026, including updates related to Mobile Order & Pay, web and guest ordering, cancellations, refunds and Rewards. Recheck the current app terms after that date.

Ingredients, Allergens and Dietary Limitations

Cheese and mayonnaise

The standard build contains two cheese slices and creamy mayonnaise. Review the current official allergen tab for dairy and egg declarations.

Sesame-seed bun

The sandwich uses a sesame-seed bun. Review the current ingredient panel for wheat, sesame, soy and formulation details.

Shared preparation

McDonald’s warns that normal kitchen operations can involve shared areas, equipment and utensils, creating cross-contact risk.

McDonald’s does not promote its U.S. menu items as vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free. Removing the bun, cheese, mayonnaise or another ingredient does not create a certified allergen-free or gluten-free preparation.

Quarter Pounder Deluxe Price and Ordering Problems

Problem	Why it happens	What to do now
Local price is not $12.49	The infographic uses a reference price, while restaurant pricing varies	Use the selected restaurant’s pickup checkout as the payable amount
Meal is not visible	The restaurant may list the burger separately, restrict the item or use a different menu layout	Search Burgers and Extra Value Meals, then build the order manually if available
Deluxe burger is unavailable	Inventory, regional menu or restaurant participation can differ	Compare regular QPC or another nearby restaurant
Calories do not show 1,220	The drink, size, customizations or local serving may differ	Rebuild the standard medium meal with medium Coca-Cola and Fries
Delivery is much more expensive	Delivery prices, service fees, tax and optional tip may be added	Compare the completed delivery cart with app pickup
Deal disappears after location change	Deals can be restaurant-specific or account-specific	Return to the intended restaurant and check eligibility again
Custom removal does not lower price	Ingredient removals do not always produce a menu-price discount	Compare the named regular QPC or another existing menu option
Fresh-beef wording does not apply locally	Quarter Pounder fresh beef is not available in Alaska, Hawaii or U.S. territories	Use the local product description for that market

Quarter Pounder price comparison Compare the regular, Double, Deluxe and Bacon versions by price, calories and best use. McDonald’s menu calories Compare burger, chicken, breakfast, side, drink and dessert calorie totals. McDonald’s Dollar Menu and McValue See lower-price items and understand why this Deluxe meal is not an Under-$3 product. Big Mac price guide Compare another premium burger and meal option against the Quarter Pounder range. Cheeseburger vs McDouble Compare lower-price burger options by patty count, cheese and calories.

Official Pages for the Final Price, Ingredients or Order

The meal contents, comparisons and local-checking process are explained above. Use these official pages only for the current restaurant selection, exact ingredient panel, live availability or final order.

Official Deluxe Meal page Confirm the standard meal components, 1,220-calorie example and delivery disclaimer. Official Deluxe burger page Review the 630-calorie burger, toppings and fresh-beef availability conditions. Select a local restaurant Check address, opening hours, services and location-specific availability. Official nutrition calculator Review current ingredients, allergens, macros and customized nutrition. Mobile ordering help Review current app, pickup, payment, cancellation and refund guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe Meal in 2026?

The supplied infographic uses a $12.49 editorial reference price. McDonald’s does not publish one fixed national price, so check the selected restaurant’s pickup menu for the current payable amount.

What comes in the Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe Meal?

The standard meal includes one Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe, medium World Famous Fries and one medium soft drink.

How many calories are in the Quarter Pounder Deluxe Meal?

The official standard example contains 1,220 calories with medium Coca-Cola and medium World Famous Fries.

How many calories are in the Deluxe sandwich alone?

A standard Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe sandwich contains 630 calories.

What is the difference between Quarter Pounder Deluxe and regular?

Both use one four-ounce patty before cooking and two cheese slices. The regular burger uses ketchup and mustard, while Deluxe adds shredded lettuce, three Roma tomato slices and creamy mayonnaise. Both include onions and pickles.

How many more calories does the Deluxe have?

The Deluxe sandwich has 630 calories compared with 520 for the regular Quarter Pounder With Cheese, a difference of 110 calories. The standard meals differ by the same 110 calories.

Is the Quarter Pounder Deluxe part of the Dollar Menu?

No. The Quarter Pounder Deluxe Meal is a premium burger meal, not an Under-$3 McValue item. Check the current McValue menu separately for lower-price products.

Is the Quarter Pounder Deluxe a limited-time item?

The current official U.S. product and meal pages do not label it as limited time. Local restaurant availability can still vary.

Is the beef fresh and cooked when ordered?

McDonald’s says Quarter Pounder fresh beef is cooked when ordered at most restaurants in the contiguous United States. Fresh-beef availability excludes Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territories.

Can I change the medium drink?

Available beverage choices depend on the selected restaurant. Changing the drink can change the price and calorie total, so the result may no longer equal the official 1,220-calorie example.

Can I order the Deluxe burger without the meal?

Yes. The official product page lists the Quarter Pounder With Cheese Deluxe as a 630-calorie sandwich that can be ordered separately where available.

Why is the McDelivery price higher?

McDonald’s states that delivery menu prices may be higher than restaurant prices and that delivery or other fees may apply. Compare completed pickup and delivery carts.

Can I remove the mayonnaise, lettuce or tomato?

Available customizations depend on the selected restaurant. Removing an ingredient may not reduce the menu price and will change the standard product configuration.

Is the Quarter Pounder Deluxe gluten-free?

No gluten-free claim is made. The standard sandwich uses a sesame-seed bun, and McDonald’s warns that shared preparation areas and equipment can create allergen cross-contact.

How can I download a McDonald’s menu-with-prices PDF?

Use the Print or Save as PDF button in the tools section below. Keep the reference-price and local-variation disclaimers visible because menu prices are restaurant-specific.

Quarter Pounder Deluxe Price Calculators

These tools use the local values you enter. They do not retrieve live restaurant prices and do not create an official national average.

Meal vs separate items

Check whether the local meal costs less than the same three components.

Deluxe sandwich price

Medium Fries price

Medium drink price

Deluxe Meal price

Deluxe upgrade cost

Measure how much extra the local Deluxe version costs over regular QPC.

Regular QPC Meal price

Deluxe QPC Meal price

Pickup vs delivery

Compare the complete totals rather than the menu-price line alone.

Pickup final total

Delivery food subtotal

Delivery and service fees

Optional tip

Price Methodology and Visible Update Log

✓ Reference price is labelled The $12.49 figure comes from the supplied infographic and is not presented as a nationwide official price.

✓ Official pages control product facts McDonald’s pages are used for toppings, meal contents, calories, fresh-beef limits and delivery warnings.

✓ Pickup and delivery stay separate Delivery menu prices and fees are not treated as regular pickup prices.

✓ Personal deals are not regular prices Account-specific coupons should be reported separately from standard menu prices.

✓ Calories use standard configurations The 1,220-calorie meal uses medium Coca-Cola and medium Fries.

✓ Calculator outputs depend on inputs The tools calculate only from the local values entered by the reader.

July 28, 2026 — Official meal status reviewed Confirmed the official meal composition and 1,220-calorie standard example.

July 28, 2026 — Deluxe burger build verified Confirmed the 630-calorie sandwich, four-ounce pre-cook patty, two cheese slices, lettuce, three Roma tomato slices, mayonnaise, onions and pickles.

July 28, 2026 — Regular vs Deluxe comparison added Documented the 110-calorie difference and ketchup/mustard versus lettuce/tomato/mayonnaise decision.

July 28, 2026 — Reference-price disclosure added Marked the supplied image’s $12.49 amount as editorial reference data rather than a fixed national price.

July 28, 2026 — Upcoming terms notice added Flagged McDonald’s announced August 24, 2026 Terms and Conditions update for ordering, cancellation, refund and Rewards processes.

MacMenus.us is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by McDonald’s Corporation. The $12.49 amount is an editorial reference price from the supplied infographic, not an official fixed national price. Restaurant prices, availability, taxes, fees, drink choices, serving sizes, ingredients, nutrition, allergens, promotions and delivery charges can change. Confirm the selected restaurant’s current menu and final checkout amount before ordering. McDonald’s, Quarter Pounder, World Famous Fries, Coca-Cola and related names are trademarks of their respective owners.