Price Match Guarantee Calculator

How Price Match Guarantees Actually Work

Most price match guarantees follow this formula: the store matches the competitor's lower price, then beats it by a percentage of the difference between the two prices.

Example: Store sells a TV for $500, competitor has it for $450. With a 10% beat guarantee: Difference = $50, Beat bonus = $5, Your price = $450 − $5 = $445.

Major Retailer Price Match Policies

When to Price Match vs. Buy Elsewhere

Price match when: The store offers a beat bonus, you can save a trip, or you have store credit/rewards there.

Buy elsewhere when: The competitor offers additional perks (warranty, free delivery, cashback credit card bonus) that make their total value better. A 10% beat on the price difference is often only a few dollars — not worth fighting for on small purchases.

Pro tip: Some stores price match their own website prices, which can be lower than in-store. Always check the retailer's own app before asking for a competitor match.