What car detailing actually costs
20,732 prices published by 2,204 US detailers. A full detail runs $175–$350 per vehicle, median $260, from 928 shops. Interior detailing runs $150–$250 from 927 shops. These are advertised rates, not quotes. Last read August 2026.
| Service | Typical range | Median | Published by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Detail | $175–$350 | $260 | 928 detailers |
| Interior Detailing | $150–$250 | $199 | 927 detailers |
| Exterior Detailing | $125–$260 | $190 | 680 detailers |
| Ceramic Coating | $599–$1,399 | $950 | 698 detailers |
| Paint Correction | $345–$700 | $450 | 329 detailers |
| Paint Protection Film | $1,199–$3,800 | $1,999 | 128 detailers |
| Window Tinting | $160–$350 | $250 | 67 detailers |
| Wash & Wax | $65–$120 | $85 | 29 detailers |
| Hand Wash | $40–$110 | $75 | 354 detailers |
| Headlight Restoration | $70–$110 | $90 | 354 detailers |
| Engine Bay Detailing | $50–$80 | $60 | 342 detailers |
| Odor Removal | $50–$100 | $75 | 202 detailers |
Per vehicle. Each range is the middle half of what detailers publish, and appears only where at least 5 separate businesses list a price for that service.
Priced by the foot, not the vehicle
| Service | Per foot | Median | Published by |
|---|---|---|---|
| RV & Boat Detailing | $10–$25 | $15 | 64 detailers |
Boat and RV work is quoted per foot. A 24-foot boat at the median is about $360.
Vehicle size changes the price
Most detailers price a full detail by size. This is what they publish, rather than a multiplier we applied.
| Vehicle | Full detail | Median | Published by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan / coupe | $170–$325 | $249 | 344 detailers |
| SUV / crossover | $200–$375 | $295 | 305 detailers |
| Truck / large SUV | $205–$400 | $300 | 270 detailers |
Where these numbers come from
Every figure is read from a detailing business's own public website, normalised to a fixed list of services, and recomputed when the site is rebuilt. They are what shops advertise — your quote depends on your vehicle's size and condition, and on what the shop includes.