What car detailing actually costs
20,688 prices published by 2,156 US detailers. A full detail runs $175–$350 per vehicle, median $259, from 900 shops. Interior detailing runs $150–$250 from 912 shops. These are advertised rates, not quotes. Last read September 2026.
| Service | Typical range | Median | Published by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Detail | $175–$350 | $259 | 900 detailers |
| Interior Detailing | $150–$250 | $199 | 912 detailers |
| Exterior Detailing | $125–$265 | $189 | 655 detailers |
| Ceramic Coating | $600–$1,399 | $950 | 708 detailers |
| Paint Correction | $349–$700 | $470 | 330 detailers |
| Paint Protection Film | $1,199–$3,800 | $1,999 | 128 detailers |
| Window Tinting | $160–$350 | $250 | 67 detailers |
| Wash & Wax | $65–$120 | $80 | 28 detailers |
| Hand Wash | $44–$110 | $75 | 353 detailers |
| Headlight Restoration | $70–$113 | $90 | 353 detailers |
| Engine Bay Detailing | $50–$80 | $60 | 344 detailers |
| Odor Removal | $50–$100 | $75 | 209 detailers |
| Pet Hair Removal | $39–$60 | $50 | 265 detailers |
| Motorcycle Detailing | $100–$200 | $150 | 44 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 | $17 | 65 detailers |
Boat and RV work is quoted per foot. A 24-foot boat at the median is about $408.
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 | $165–$325 | $249 | 344 detailers |
| SUV / crossover | $199–$370 | $280 | 305 detailers |
| Truck / large SUV | $200–$400 | $300 | 269 detailers |
Car detailing cost: the questions people actually ask
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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.
Use the price data to compare a written scope
The ranges summarize eligible advertised price rows, not paid invoices. Listed ranges contribute their midpoints, and a business with several packages can contribute several observations. Compare the same unit, covered areas and preparation before judging a quote against a median.
- Confirm vehicle size, current condition and the included package.
- Keep per-foot RV or boat work separate from whole-vehicle pricing.
- Ask which extras require your approval after inspection.