Detailing
Car Detailing Cost Guide 2026 | Complete Pricing Breakdown
Blackout Team· Window Tinting Experts
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Complete car detailing cost guide. Interior, exterior, full detail prices with what's included at each level.
Car Detailing Cost Guide
Detailing prices vary widely. Here's what you should expect to pay—and what's included at each level.
Quick Pricing Overview
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Basic wash | $30-50 |
| Exterior detail | $100-200 |
| Interior detail | $150-300 |
| Full detail | $200-400 |
| Premium detail | $400-800+ |
Exterior Detailing
Basic Exterior ($100-200)
- Hand wash
- Wheel cleaning
- Tire dressing
- Window cleaning
- Quick wax/sealant
Full Exterior ($200-350)
- Everything above
- Clay bar treatment
- Machine polish (light)
- Quality wax/sealant
- Trim restoration
Paint Correction ($300-600+)
- Everything above
- Single or multi-stage polish
- Removes swirls/scratches
- Prep for coating
Interior Detailing
Basic Interior ($100-200)
- Vacuum throughout
- Wipe down surfaces
- Window cleaning
- Light carpet cleaning
Full Interior ($200-350)
- Everything above
- Steam cleaning
- Leather conditioning
- Carpet extraction
- Detailed cleaning
Deep Interior ($350-500+)
- Everything above
- Stain removal
- Headliner cleaning
- Complete restoration
Full Detail Packages
Standard Full Detail ($250-400)
Exterior + interior combined:
- Complete wash and dry
- Wheels and tires
- Interior vacuum and wipe
- Windows inside and out
- Basic protection applied
Premium Full Detail ($400-600)
- Everything above
- Clay bar treatment
- Paint polish
- Premium sealant
- Leather treatment
- Engine bay cleaning
Show Detail ($600-1,000+)
- Multi-stage correction
- Premium protection
- Every detail addressed
- Concours-level finish
Add-On Services
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Engine bay | $50-100 |
| Headlight restoration | $80-150 |
| Odor removal | $100-200 |
| Pet hair removal | $50-100 |
| Scratch removal | $50-200 |
Vehicle Size Pricing
| Size | Modifier |
|---|---|
| Compact | Base price |
| Sedan | Base price |
| SUV | +10-20% |
| Truck | +10-20% |
| Van | +20-30% |
What Affects Price?
- Vehicle condition
- Size of vehicle
- Level of service
- Add-on services
- Shop location/quality
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