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Smart & Final vs Target: Which Is Cheaper?

As of September 17, 2026, Target is cheaper. You'd pay about 7% less for the same groceries at Target than at Smart & Final.

The breakdown — 2,872 products compared

  • Target: cheaper on 1,919 items — overall winner on average price
  • Smart & Final: beats Target on 651 items — but loses overall
  • Same price: 302 items

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Estimated savings

  • Average prices: $5.48 at Target vs $5.86 at Smart & Final
  • Basket savings: save about $7.60 on a 20-item basket at Target (38¢ less per item)

Calculated by multiplying the average 38¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.

Cheaper by aisle

  • Smart & Final: cheaper on pantry (4%)
  • Target: cheaper on beverages (17%), ready meals (9%), dairy (8%), frozen (7%), meat (7%), bakery (6%), snacks (4%), baby foods

Compared across 9 aisles, each averaged separately.

Cheaper in Smart & Final

Ingredient score A
Ortega Yellow Corn Taco Shells

Ortega Yellow Corn Taco Shells

$1.19Smart & Final
$2.23Target
Ingredient score C
Andes Creme De Menthe Chocolate Mint Thins - 40oz 240ct

Andes Creme De Menthe Chocolate Mint Thins - 40oz 240ct

$15.49Smart & Final
$27.99Target
Ingredient score B
Ragu Cheese Creations Double Cheddar Sauce, 16 oz

Ragu Cheese Creations Double Cheddar Sauce, 16 oz

$1.49Smart & Final
$2.69Target
Ingredient score AB
Blue Diamond Gluten Free Almond Flour 1 lb 16 oz Pouch

Blue Diamond Gluten Free Almond Flour 1 lb 16 oz Pouch

$9.99Smart & Final
$17.99Target
Ingredient score A
Dubble Bubble Assorted 4-Flavor Twist Tub - 47.6 oz

Dubble Bubble Assorted 4-Flavor Twist Tub - 47.6 oz

$12.99Smart & Final
$22.99Target
Ingredient score AB
Ragu Chunky Garden Combination Pasta Sauce, 24 oz

Ragu Chunky Garden Combination Pasta Sauce, 24 oz

$1.49Smart & Final
$2.49Target

Cheaper in Target

Ingredient score C
Cafe La Llave Dark Roast Ground Espresso Coffee, 10 oz Brick, Cuban-Style Blend

Cafe La Llave Dark Roast Ground Espresso Coffee, 10 oz Brick, Cuban-Style Blend

$4.49Target
$8.49Smart & Final
Ingredient score AB
Bertolli Organic Olive Oil, Basil and Garlic Sauce, 24 oz

Bertolli Organic Olive Oil, Basil and Garlic Sauce, 24 oz

$3.79Target
$6.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score C
Betty Crocker Candy Eyeballs Dessert Decorations - 0.88oz

Betty Crocker Candy Eyeballs Dessert Decorations - 0.88oz

$3.79Target
$6.99Smart & Final
Ingredient score B
Duke's Sugar Free Real Mayonnaise Squeeze Bottle, 18 oz

Duke's Sugar Free Real Mayonnaise Squeeze Bottle, 18 oz

$2.99Target
$5.49Smart & Final
Ingredient score C
StarKist Smart Bowls Latin Citrus Quinoa and Beans with Tuna Pouch

StarKist Smart Bowls Latin Citrus Quinoa and Beans with Tuna Pouch

$0.99Target
$1.79Smart & Final
Ingredient score C
Hawaiian Brand Luau BBQ Kettle Style Potato Chips, Gluten-Free, 7.5 oz Bag

Hawaiian Brand Luau BBQ Kettle Style Potato Chips, Gluten-Free, 7.5 oz Bag

$2.79Target
$4.99Smart & Final

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