Costco vs. Sam's Club: Which Store Wins on Thanksgiving Dinner Essentials?
When shopping for Thanksgiving dinner, the age-old question of where to save the most money comes to mind.
Costco and Sam's Club both offer a variety of food items that can help make your Thanksgiving meal more affordable, especially when shopping for all the holiday essentials.
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Comparing prices on everything from meat to side dishes and desserts can help you determine which warehouse club offers the best value.
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Costco: Kirkland Signature Oven Browned Turkey Breast
Estimated price: $22.07 (estimated: $5.66 per pound x 3.9 pounds)
While Costco does typically offer whole, raw turkeys closer to Thanksgiving, a low-prep option that’s available now is their Kirkland Signature Oven Browned Turkey Breast. This whole pre-cooked turkey breast is available without any preservatives, fillers or chemicals.
Sam’s Club: Member’s Mark All Natural Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Average price: $22.71 (final cost by weight)
Like Costco, Sam’s Club offers whole, raw turkeys closer to the holiday, but it also has a pre-cooked whole turkey breast. However, Member’s Mark All Natural Oven Roasted Turkey Breast is estimated to be $0.64 more than Costco's item.
Costco: Kirkland Signature Applewood Smoked Master Carve Half Ham
Estimated price: $13.29 (final cost by weight)
Cooking for Thanksgiving is simple with Kirkland Signature Applewood Smoked Master Carve Half Ham. Just heat and serve. It's fully cooked, boneless, easy to carve and costs $3.39 per pound. Add sides and a dessert of choice to complete your holiday meal.
Sam’s Club: Member’s Mark Boneless Uncured Carver Ham
Average price: $10.84 (final cost by weight)
Member’s Mark Boneless Uncured Carver Ham is also applewood smoked, fully cooked, boneless, and ready to heat and eat. It sells for $2.97 per pound, which is $0.42 cheaper per pound than Costco’s similar ham.
Costco: Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Turkey
Price: $9.59
Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Turkey is a traditional Thanksgiving side dish made with real turkey broth over seasoned breadcrumbs. Just add butter and water to the mixture and cook on the stove or in the microwave. It comes with six 6-ounce boxes to use in other recipes, including post-holiday meals. The savory broth and special blend of herbs and spices can make a unique addition to casseroles, meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches and meatballs.
Sam’s Club: Kraft Stove Top Turkey Stuffing Mix
Price: $7.98
Sam’s Club stocks the same 6-pack of Kraft Stove Top Turkey Stuffing Mix. It costs $1.61 less than the identical product at Costco.
Costco: Del Monte, Canned Cut Green Beans
Price: $13.99
Del Monte Canned Cut Green Beans are a staple ingredient for a Thanksgiving green bean casserole. Also enjoy them with bacon and sauteed onions and tomatoes. Costco’s box includes 12 14.5-ounce cans of Del Monte green beans.
Sam’s Club: Del Monte Cut Green Beans
Price: $8.42
Like Costco, Sam’s Club sells a bulk pack of 14.5-ounce cans of Del Monte Cut Green Beans. The difference is that Sam’s sells an eight-pack for about $1.05 per can, while Costco’s 12-pack comes out to approximately $1.17 per can.
Costco: Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie
Price: $6.80
Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie is a classic dessert for the holiday season. Costco offers its 12-serving signature pumpkin pie for $0.57 per slice.
Sam’s Club: Member's Mark Pumpkin Pie
Price: $5.98
Member's Mark Pumpkin Pie is made with pumpkin puree, cinnamon and brown sugar. It serves 12 for about $0.50 per slice. Overall, Costco’s Kirkland Signature pumpkin pie is $0.82 more than Sam’s Club Member’s Mark pumpkin pie.
Which Retailer Wins?
Sam’s Club offers lower prices on all of the Thanksgiving dinner essentials compared in this article except the Member’s Mark oven roasted turkey breast. For shoppers looking to save money on everything from the main course to side dishes and desserts, Sam’s Club may be the better choice.
Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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