12 item price challenge: Harris Teeter vs Target

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Yesterday, I went to Target and Teeter to compare pricing. If this is your typical shopping list, you probably weigh 500 pounds. I randomly selected items. Check out the pricing differences and total. Harris Teeter on the left, Target on the right.

Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese

Harris Teeter: $5.69  |  Target: $4.79

Bud Light 18 Bottles

Harris Teeter: $14.99  |  Target: $13.49

Ruffles Party Size Original Chips

Harris Teeter: $3.99  |  Target: $4.49

Country Crock Spread

Harris Teeter: $2.79  |  Target: $1.99

Pace Restaurant Style Salsa

Harris Teeter: $2.49  |  Target: $1.99

Fage Honey Yogurt

Harris Teeter: $1.55  |  Target: $1.37

Pop Tarts

Harris Teeter: $2.79  |  Target: $2.99

Goldfish

Harris Teeter: $2.39  |  Target: $1.99

Oreos

Harris Teeter: $3.50  |  Target: $2.99

Barefoot Pinot Grigio

Harris Teeter: $9.99  |  Target: $10.99

Crispix Cereal

Harris Teeter: $4.19  |  Target: $2.99

Arizona Sweet Tea

Harris Teeter: $2.79  |  Target: $2.79

12 item totals:

Harris Teeter: $57.15

Target: $52.86

Difference: $4.29

Harris Teeter was less expensive on 3 items and Target was less expensive on 8 items (1 item was the exact same). How will this impact my personal shopping? I’m still going to my local Teeter because I like the fresh veggies and meat, but I will try to get more of my commodity type items at Target. That said, my wife typically is the one that goes to Target because I freak out about their parking lot.

This story was originally published January 22, 2015 at 1:21 AM with the headline "12 item price challenge: Harris Teeter vs Target."