Lidl US launched its Thanksgiving basket on Wednesday, November 11, and the price is lower than announced: $34.40 for up to 10 people, or $3.44 a serving, down from the $35.86 in Lidl’s October press release. That is 60 cents under Walmart’s $35 basket, and Lidl adds a “Never Beaten on Price” promise against Walmart and ALDI through November 25, 2026.
What’s in the Lidl Thanksgiving Basket?
- Main course: Shady Brook Farms frozen whole turkey, 14 lb
- Produce: 3 lbs yellow onions, 5 lbs russet potatoes, celery, 3 lbs sweet potatoes, 2 lbs baby carrots
- Pantry: 100% pure pumpkin, chicken broth, 2 cans cream of mushroom soup, 2 cans cut green beans, evaporated milk, French’s French Fried Onions, 2 packets brown gravy mix, 2 cans jellied cranberry sauce, mini marshmallows, poultry seasoning, 2 boxes turkey stuffing mix, 2 boxes macaroni and cheese
- Bakery and dessert: pie crust dough, Hawaiian sweet rolls, whipped topping
Source: Lidl US. That is enough for turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, mac and cheese, rolls and pumpkin pie, according to Lidl.
The Math: Lidl vs Walmart vs ALDI
- Lidl: $34.40 for up to 10 people, $3.44 a serving, 14 lb turkey, Lidl Plus members only, November 11 to 25
- Walmart: $35 for 10 people, $3.50 a person, based on a 13.5 lb Butterball turkey, through December 24
- ALDI: under $39 for 10 people, with a 16 lb turkey, through November 25
Our math: Lidl’s basket is $0.60 cheaper than Walmart’s in total and comes with a slightly bigger turkey (14 lb vs 13.5 lb). ALDI’s costs more but has the biggest bird. Walmart and ALDI figures are from our Walmart Thanksgiving meal basket 2026 comparison, checked November 9.
How the Price Match Works
Lidl’s official terms say its complete basket “will not be beaten on total package price” by Walmart’s and ALDI’s comparable multi-item Thanksgiving meal deals. Lidl says it monitors their advertised package prices and adjusts its own basket price if needed. The match is basket-level only: it does not apply item by item.
- You must be an active Lidl Plus member and scan the app at checkout to get the $34.40 price
- The price assumes a turkey of 14 lb or less; a heavier turkey raises the total
- Limit one Shady Brook Farms turkey per Lidl Plus account
- Taxes and fees are extra; Instacart and other third-party delivery orders are excluded
- While supplies last, no rain checks
Our Take
If there is a Lidl near you, this is now the cheapest headline Thanksgiving basket among the three discounters, and the price match gives you some protection if Walmart or ALDI cut their prices. The catch is the app: no Lidl Plus scan, no $34.40. Lidl operates in nine East Coast states, so many readers will have to stick with Walmart or ALDI. Lidl says all its US stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, so shop by Wednesday, November 25. Planning the rest of the holiday budget? See our ButcherBox free turkey offer and the Black Friday subscription box deals 2026 roundup.
Best for: Lidl Plus users feeding a crowd on a budget. Skip it if: you need a turkey over 14 lb or don’t want another store app.
Price and Availability: The Essentials
- Price: $34.40 for up to 10 people ($3.44 a serving)
- Dates: November 11 to 25, 2026, while supplies last
- Who: Lidl Plus members (scan the app at checkout)
- Price promise: basket-level match against Walmart’s and ALDI’s comparable Thanksgiving meal deals
- Turkey: Shady Brook Farms, 14 lb or less, limit one per account
- Thanksgiving Day: Lidl US stores closed
Source: Lidl US Thanksgiving Meal Deal terms and Lidl US press release, checked November 11, 2026.
