UPS vs. FedEx: which costs less for this package?
Enter a package and each carrier’s net base rate to compare modeled totals with this week’s fuel, each carrier’s DIM divisor and residential fee. Not a live quote.
Results
- Uses this week’s published Ground fuel and 2026 list residential fees. Base rates are samples you control; real rates vary by zone and contract.
How this is calculated
Billable weight per carrier divisor; total = (billable × rate + residential) × (1 + fuel).
Rates shown as defaults come from carrier publications or each carrier’s published table applied to the EIA price; see the methodology. Estimates and examples are labeled. Results are illustrative and do not represent any carrier’s reported financial results.
Questions
Is UPS or FedEx cheaper?
It depends on your package profile and negotiated terms. Fuel percentages are close; discounts, minimums and DIM terms usually decide it.
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