Thanksgiving meal deals compared: Costco, Walmart, Sam's Club, Target

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Some major retailers are offering holiday meal deals ahead as Thanksgiving approaches. (Photo courtesy of Walmart)

Thanksgiving is approaching and as households are mapping out holiday menus, major retail chains are launching meal deals to entice budget-minded consumers.

Whether you’re hosting dinner or joining your family or friends at their home, some major retailers have unveiled special holiday deals this year.

Costco

Dig deeper:

Costco’s Thanksgiving bundle meal is $199.99. It was marked down from $269.99, with a $70 manufacturer's discount available through Nov. 30 while supplies last, according to the retailer’s website.

The Thanksgiving feast includes a 5-pound turkey breast, prepared side dishes, dinner rolls and two desserts:

5 lb. Turkey Breast
3 lbs. Tray of Mashed Potatoes
24 oz. Turkey Gravy
3 lbs. Tray of Mac and Cheese
3 lbs. Tray of Sweet Corn
3 lbs. Tray of Green Bean Casserole
2 lbs. Candied Yams
3 lbs. Tray of Cornbread Stuffing
20 oz. Pack of Cranberry Relish
12 Gourmet Dinner Rolls
2 lbs. Tray of Apple Cobbler
2 lbs. Whole Pumpkin Pie

Costco’s bundle is available online and ships frozen through FedEx with second-day delivery, according to the retailer’s website.

Moreover, consumers can preorder the Thanksgiving meal through Nov. 13, with deliveries available between Nov. 4 and Nov. 20.

Walmart

Consumers can get Walmart’s holiday meal basket for $35, which feeds 10 people and features a mix of 26 food items to prepare dishes, including turkey and stuffing. This year’s basket costs 12% less than the same goods in 2025, according to the retailer’s website.

The basket includes the consumers' need to prepare many of the holiday season's dishes:

Butterball turkey
Stove Top stuffing
Cranberry sauce
Mashed potatoes and gravy,
Green bean casserole made with trusted brands like Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup
Warm dinner rolls
Sweet potato casserole with Jet Puffed mini marshmallows and corn casserole made with "JIFFY" corn muffin mix
Pumpkin pie with whipped topping

Walmart’s holiday meal basket is available in stores now through December 24 in stores and online. You can get the entire assortment by visiting Walmart.com/HolidaySavingsBasket.

Sam’s Club

Sam’s Club is getting its customers ready for the holiday season with a Thanksgiving meal bargain at a cost of under $10 a person.

Here’s what Sam’s Club members will receive when they order the meal:

Boneless carver ham
Hickory smoked turkey
Yukon Gold mashed potatoes
Turkey gravy
Green beans with dried cranberries and almonds (x2)
Macaroni and cheese (x2)
Sweet corn with garlic butter
Cranberry crunch salad
Yeast dinner rolls
Charcuterie entertainment tray
12" pumpkin pies (x2)

What you can do:

Sam’s Club members can start shopping for the meal both in clubs and online beginning Oct. 28. Members can purchase the full spread or customize their order by adding or removing individual items.

Target

Target is offering a Thanksgiving meal for six for only $30, maintaining last year's $5-per-person value. The new items consist of an "expanded assortment" of sides, including pies, appetizers and wine, according to a news release.

The holiday meal consists of the following items:

Butterball Premium Whole Young Turkey, up to 10 lb.
Good & Gather Russet Potatoes, 3 lb. bag
Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce, 14 oz.
Del Monte French Style Green Beans, two 14.5 oz cans
Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, 10.5 oz
Good & Gather French Fried Onions, 6 oz
Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Turkey, 6 oz.
Heinz Homestyle Turkey Gravy, 12 oz.
Favorite Day Take & Bake Baguette, two count

The Source: Information for this story was provided by previous FOX Local reporting, Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Target’s websites. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.

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