How much does full detail cost?
Full Detail costs $175–$350 per vehicle, median $259. That is 2,942 prices published by 900 detailers on their own websites, of 3,652 that offer the service. Advertised rates, not quotes. Last read September 2026.
Compare full detail quotes
Full detail is a package name, not a universal list of included treatments.
| Part of the job | Confirm the scope | Possible difference |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior | Wash, wheels and agreed protection | Decontamination and correction may be extra. |
| Interior | Vacuuming and material-appropriate cleaning | Extraction, pet hair and odor treatment may be extra. |
| Condition | Vehicle size and current soiling | Supply photos before comparing estimates. |
Questions to ask before booking
- What is excluded from this package?
- How are heavy stains and pet hair priced?
- When will the upholstery be dry enough to use?
Send each provider the same vehicle details and photos. Ask for approval before extra work begins, and keep a written copy of the agreed package.
By vehicle size
| Vehicle | Typical range | 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 |
Full detail 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $170–$389 | $275 | 165 detailers |
| Florida | $149–$305 | $205 | 156 detailers |
| Texas | $165–$319 | $240 | 131 detailers |
| Washington | $280–$400 | $349 | 59 detailers |
| Arizona | $200–$350 | $275 | 39 detailers |
| Virginia | $185–$320 | $264 | 38 detailers |
| North Carolina | $194–$345 | $255 | 37 detailers |
| Colorado | $249–$375 | $305 | 35 detailers |
| Georgia | $149–$350 | $249 | 31 detailers |
| Maryland | $190–$360 | $280 | 20 detailers |
| New York | $200–$399 | $325 | 20 detailers |
| Tennessee | $180–$325 | $239 | 20 detailers |
Full detail cost near me
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What this number is, and is not
It is what 900 detailing businesses advertise for full detail 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.