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As of November 11, 2026, Smart & Final is cheaper. You'd pay about 9% less for the same groceries at Smart & Final than at Pavilions.
Smart & Final wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 57¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Smart & FinalPeerless Coffee Hawaiian Island Blend Whole Bean - 2 LB$20.49 vs $34.99 at Pavilions — save $14.50
Biggest saving at PavilionsFolgers Classic Decaf Medium Roast Ground Coffee$16.99 vs $25.49 at Smart & Final — save $8.50
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Smart & Final and Pavilions.
| Product | Smart & Final | Pavilions |
|---|---|---|
| Daisy Squeezable Sour Cream 14 Ounces | $3.29 | $3.49 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $4.49 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.99 |
| Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa | $5.99 | $6.49 |
| Thomas' Original English Muffins | $3.09 | $5.49 |
| Coca-Cola Soda Cans | $10.99 | $12.99 |
| El Monterey Beef and Bean Burrito, Family size 8 pack/ 32 oz | $5.99 | $4.99 |
| King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 Count | $4.99 | $5.49 |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Soda Cans | $10.99 | $12.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.49 | $3.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $2.99 | $3.49 |
| Eggo Buttermilk Waffles - 10 ct Frozen | $3.99 | $3.79 |
| belVita Blueberry Breakfast Bars Biscuits | $4.49 | $5.49 |
| Star Kist Tuna, In Water, Chunk Light 5 Oz | $1.29 | $1.50 |
| Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 Oz | $4.19 | $4.99 |
| Total | $71.55 | $80.66 |
Smart & Final is $9.11 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Smart & Final | Pavilions | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantry1,065 items | $4.83 | $5.62 | Smart & Final · 14% |
| Frozen283 items | $5.71 | $6.54 | Smart & Final · 13% |
| Ready meals816 items | $5.26 | $5.99 | Smart & Final · 12% |
| Meat206 items | $6.03 | $6.76 | Smart & Final · 11% |
| Bakery243 items | $4.88 | $5.41 | Smart & Final · 10% |
| Dairy407 items | $5.11 | $5.66 | Smart & Final · 10% |
| Snacks813 items | $5.62 | $6.05 | Smart & Final · 7% |
| Beverages977 items | $7.83 | $8.02 | Smart & Final · 2% |
The same products grouped by what they cost — a store can win on everyday basics and lose on bigger-ticket items, or the other way round.
| Price level | Smart & Final | Pavilions | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3761 items | $2.09 | $2.37 | Smart & Final · 12% |
| $3 to $103,595 items | $5.21 | $5.89 | Smart & Final · 12% |
| Over $10521 items | $14.96 | $15.20 | Smart & Final · 2% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Smart & Final | Pavilions | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A799 items | $5.50 | $6.17 | Smart & Final · 11% |
 Score AB1,106 items | $5.63 | $6.32 | Smart & Final · 11% |
 Score B1,442 items | $5.28 | $5.77 | Smart & Final · 9% |
 Score C1,530 items | $6.46 | $6.95 | Smart & Final · 7% |
Scores come from the Labeled app, which grades each product's ingredients against research from the FDA, EFSA, WHO and others.
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