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As of October 20, 2026, Smart & Final is cheaper. You'd pay about 9% less for the same groceries at Smart & Final than at Vons.
Smart & Final wins overall — but not on every item. Download Labeled App and discover healthy foods for less.
Calculated by multiplying the average 58¢ price difference by a standard 20-item grocery trip.
Biggest saving at Smart & FinalPeerless Coffee Hawaiian Island Blend Whole Bean - 2 LB$21.49 vs $34.99 at Vons — save $13.50
Biggest saving at VonsThe Original Donut Shop Dark Ground 12oz$6.99 vs $11.49 at Smart & Final — save $4.50
The 15 products carried by the most stores we track — no more than two from any aisle — priced at Smart & Final and Vons.
| Product | Smart & Final | Vons |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough | $3.69 | $2.99 |
| Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices 16 Count | $4.29 | $5.99 |
| Gatorade Thirst Quencher Orange Sports Drink Bottle | $1.99 | $2.99 |
| Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 8.5 Oz | $0.79 | $0.99 |
| Celsius Energy Drink Sparkling Orange 12 Fl Oz | $2.49 | $2.50 |
| Country Crock Original Vegetable Oil Spread 15 Ounces | $3.99 | $4.49 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $4.99 |
| Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries | $3.99 | $4.99 |
| Ritz Fresh Stacks The Original Crackers 11.8 Oz | $4.49 | $4.99 |
| Nissin Ramen Noodle Soup, Hot & Spicy, Chicken | $1.29 | $1.99 |
| Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bowl 7 Ounces | $2.59 | $4.99 |
| Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey Crunchy Granola Bars 12 Pack | $4.49 | $2.99 |
| Hormel Original Pepperoni 6 Oz | $4.99 | $5.99 |
| Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudel Pastries 6 Count/11.7 Ounces | $2.99 | $4.99 |
| Gorton's Beer Battered Fish Fillets 10 Count | $6.99 | $11.99 |
| Total | $53.05 | $67.86 |
Smart & Final is $14.81 cheaper on this basket.
Average price of the matched products in each aisle, biggest difference first.
| Aisle | Smart & Final | Vons | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat244 items | $6.42 | $7.54 | Smart & Final · 15% |
| Pantry1,143 items | $4.84 | $5.68 | Smart & Final · 15% |
| Ready meals883 items | $5.31 | $6.10 | Smart & Final · 13% |
| Bakery247 items | $4.90 | $5.33 | Smart & Final · 8% |
| Dairy418 items | $5.09 | $5.56 | Smart & Final · 8% |
| Snacks943 items | $5.49 | $5.99 | Smart & Final · 8% |
| Frozen309 items | $5.85 | $6.24 | Smart & Final · 6% |
| Beverages1,073 items | $7.70 | $7.90 | Smart & Final · 3% |
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 | Vons | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $3867 items | $2.08 | $2.37 | Smart & Final · 12% |
| $3 to $103,842 items | $5.18 | $5.85 | Smart & Final · 11% |
| Over $10611 items | $14.65 | $15.07 | Smart & Final · 3% |
Matched products grouped by their Labeled ingredient score, from A (cleanest ingredients) to C.
| Ingredient score | Smart & Final | Vons | CheaperGap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Score A850 items | $5.51 | $6.18 | Smart & Final · 11% |
 Score AB1,186 items | $5.61 | $6.29 | Smart & Final · 11% |
 Score B1,583 items | $5.27 | $5.76 | Smart & Final · 9% |
 Score C1,701 items | $6.46 | $7.01 | Smart & Final · 8% |
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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