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Every price below is from each store’s public website on November 2, 2026, before tax and the $22 refundable core charge. Battery prices depend on group size, so start with the size your car needs.
The lowest-priced batteries we found
- AutoZone Econocraft H6 (Group 48): $99.99. The listing did not show the warranty term; ask in store.
- Advance Value Battery 24F: $99.99, 550 CCA, 85 minutes reserve capacity, 90-day warranty.
- Advance DieHard Red 48H6: $124.99, 615 CCA, 1-year warranty.
- Advance DieHard Platinum 48H6-RP: $142.25 on sale (regular $234.99), 730 CCA, 4-year warranty, a flooded battery for cars that do not need AGM.
Cheapest battery by group and tier
| Part | AutoZone | Advance Auto Parts | Lower price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 48 (H6) battery, better tier | $219.99Duralast Gold 48 / H6 battery H6-DLGWarranty: 3-year free replacement | $219.99DieHard Gold H6 battery 48H6Warranty: 3-year | Same price |
| Group 48 (H6) AGM battery, best tier | $264.99Duralast Platinum 48 / H6 AGM battery H6-AGMWarranty: 4-year free replacement | $264.99DieHard Platinum AGM H6 battery H6-AGMWarranty: 4-year | Same price |
| Group 48 (H6) premium flooded / EFB battery | $179.99Duralast Platinum 48 / H6 EFB battery H6-EFB | $142.25 | Advance Auto Partsby $37.74 |
| Group 48 (H6) battery, good tier | $179.99Duralast 48 / H6 battery H6-DL | $189.99DieHard Silver H6 battery 48H6-1Warranty: 2-year | AutoZoneby $10.00 |
| Group 48 (H6) battery, budget tier | $99.99Econocraft Group 48 / H6 battery H6-E | $124.99DieHard Red 48H6 battery 48H6-0Warranty: 1-year | AutoZoneby $25.00 |
| Group 47 (H5) battery, better tier | $224.99Duralast Gold 47 / H5 battery H5-DLGWarranty: 3-year free replacement (Duralast Gold line) | $219.99DieHard Gold H5 battery 47H5Warranty: 3-year | Advance Auto Partsby $5.00 |
| Group 47 (H5) AGM battery, best tier | $264.99Duralast Platinum 47 / H5 AGM battery H5-AGMWarranty: 4-year free replacement (Duralast Platinum AGM line) | $264.99DieHard Platinum AGM H5 battery H5-AGMWarranty: 4-year | Same price |
| Group 94R (H7) AGM battery, best tier | $264.99Duralast Platinum 94R / H7 AGM battery H7-AGMWarranty: 4-year free replacement (Duralast Platinum AGM line) | $264.99DieHard Platinum AGM H7 battery H7-AGMWarranty: 4-year | Same price |
| Group 24F battery, better tier | $219.99Duralast Gold 24F battery 24F-DLGWarranty: 3-year free replacement (Duralast Gold line) | $244.99DieHard Gold 24F battery 24F-6Warranty: 3-year | AutoZoneby $25.00 |
| Group 35 battery, better tier | $219.99Duralast Gold 35 battery 35-DLGWarranty: 3-year free replacement (Duralast Gold line) | $219.99DieHard Gold 35 battery 35-2Warranty: 3-year | Same price |
| Group 65 battery, better tier | $219.99Duralast Gold 65 battery 65-DLGWarranty: 3-year free replacement (Duralast Gold line) | $219.99DieHard Gold 65 battery 65-2Warranty: 3-year | Same price |
Prices checked on Nov 2, 2026 on each store's public website (store pickup prices for AutoZone at 4915 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, FL, and Advance Auto Parts at 904 N State St, Bunnell, FL 32110); store prices and availability vary by location. Prices are before tax and exclude any battery core charge or refundable deposit. Always confirm the final price and fit for your vehicle at checkout.
The table shows that the cheapest battery depends on the tier: AutoZone had the lowest budget Group 48, while Advance’s sale on the DieHard Platinum flooded battery was the cheapest way to get a 4-year warranty.
When the cheapest battery costs more
Price per year of guaranteed service is a fairer measure than sticker price. A $124.99 battery with a 1-year free replacement costs $125 per covered year. The $219.99 Gold batteries with 3 years cost about $73 per covered year, and the $142.25 DieHard Platinum sale with 4 years worked out to about $36 per covered year, the best value we saw. Try your own numbers in the battery cost per year calculator.
Ways to pay less
- Return your old battery to get the core charge back.
- Watch both stores’ battery deals; promo codes generally do not apply to batteries.
- Use free installation where offered (Advance lists it with purchase on most vehicles) instead of paying a shop.
- Recycle any extra old battery: Advance offers up to a $10 gift card, and AutoZone gives credit for used batteries.
Frequently asked questions
The lowest we found on November 2, 2026 was the Econocraft Group 48 (H6) at $99.99, and AutoZone advertised batteries starting at $99.99. The price depends on the group size your car needs.What is the cheapest car battery at AutoZone?
The Value Battery Group 24F at $99.99 with a 90-day warranty, then DieHard Red batteries from $124.99 with a 1-year warranty.What is the cheapest car battery at Advance Auto Parts?
If you are selling the car soon, maybe. Otherwise a longer warranty usually costs less per year. Compare the price per covered year, not just the sticker.Is a cheap car battery worth it?
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