How much does car detailing cost?
Typical prices, taken from the rates 2,869 detailers publish on their own websites. Pick the services you want and your vehicle size for an instant estimate, then get free quotes from top-rated detailers near you.
Size uplift is measured, not assumed: across 1,580 same-shop comparisons from 633 businesses that publish one job at more than one size, an SUV runs 16% over a sedan and a full-size truck 29%. Each service uses its own figure where enough shops publish one.
What affects car detailing cost?
Vehicle size changes the amount of surface area and interior space a detailer must work on. Condition changes the labor: heavy pet hair, stains, oxidation, embedded contaminants, and paint defects usually take longer to correct. Service scope matters too, because a maintenance detail, deep interior cleaning, paint correction, and ceramic coating are different jobs. This calculator starts with published service prices and measured vehicle-size differences; only a detailer who inspects your vehicle can give you a final quote.
Published detailing prices in the U.S.
| Service | Typical range | Median | Published by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Detail | $205–$335 | $275 | 790 detailers |
| Interior Detailing | $150–$235 | $189 | 908 detailers |
| Exterior Detailing | $110–$224 | $158 | 684 detailers |
| Ceramic Coating | $499–$1,000 | $750 | 1094 detailers |
| Paint Correction | $300–$600 | $400 | 577 detailers |
| Paint Protection Film | $900–$2,000 | $1,300 | 185 detailers |
| Wash & Wax | $75–$150 | $110 | 220 detailers |
| Polishing & Buffing | $100–$350 | $250 | 130 detailers |
| Headlight Restoration | $60–$100 | $80 | 573 detailers |
| Engine Bay Detailing | $50–$80 | $69 | 158 detailers |
Each range covers the middle half of the 5,319 prices detailers publish on their own websites; median shown. These are advertised rates, not quotes for your vehicle, and larger vehicles and rougher condition run higher.
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