How much does ceramic coating cost?
Ceramic Coating costs $599–$1,399 per vehicle, median $950. That is 2,163 prices published by 698 detailers on their own websites, of 3,530 that offer the service. Advertised rates, not quotes. Last read August 2026.
Why coating quotes differ so much
Durability is most of the spread. A one-year sealant and a lifetime install are different products sold under the same words.
| Durability | Typical range | Median | Published by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | $350–$1,199 | $499 | 12 detailers |
| 1 year | $449–$850 | $600 | 95 detailers |
| 2 year | $599–$963 | $750 | 95 detailers |
| 3–4 year | $699–$1,200 | $949 | 181 detailers |
| 5–7 year | $850–$1,500 | $1,200 | 344 detailers |
| 8+ year | $900–$1,800 | $1,450 | 113 detailers |
| Lifetime | $1,000–$2,000 | $1,499 | 65 detailers |
Only coatings where the shop states a durability. Anything under $200 is treated as a spray sealant rather than an installation and excluded.
By vehicle size
| Vehicle | Typical range | Median | Published by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan / coupe | $650–$1,300 | $995 | 156 detailers |
| SUV / crossover | $775–$1,500 | $1,150 | 126 detailers |
| Truck / large SUV | $775–$1,599 | $1,250 | 109 detailers |
Ceramic Coating prices by state
Only states where at least 5 separate businesses publish a price. The rest are not shown rather than estimated.
| State | Typical range | Median | Published by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $600–$1,399 | $999 | 139 detailers |
| California | $550–$1,299 | $850 | 122 detailers |
| Texas | $500–$1,200 | $875 | 80 detailers |
| Arizona | $550–$995 | $799 | 33 detailers |
| Washington | $799–$1,500 | $1,000 | 33 detailers |
| Colorado | $699–$1,499 | $899 | 32 detailers |
| Georgia | $650–$1,500 | $999 | 28 detailers |
| Pennsylvania | $599–$1,499 | $999 | 28 detailers |
| North Carolina | $980–$1,550 | $1,350 | 27 detailers |
| Virginia | $615–$1,349 | $950 | 27 detailers |
| Ohio | $500–$1,399 | $949 | 22 detailers |
| Illinois | $580–$1,410 | $999 | 20 detailers |
What this number is, and is not
It is what 698 detailing businesses advertise for ceramic coating on their own websites, read at build time and recomputed on every deploy. It is not a quote: your price depends on your vehicle's size and condition, and on what each shop includes.