A full interior and exterior detail typically costs about $180 to $355, with a median advertised price near $265. Sedans land toward the low end, big SUVs and trucks toward the high end, and your region and the car’s condition can move the number either way.
Those figures come from a 2026 analysis by TopDetailers, another detailing directory, of about 28,000 prices published by US detailers. The range covers the middle half of those prices, so plenty of detailers charge more or less, and they’re advertised rates rather than final invoices. Other guides land nearby: Kelley Blue Book puts a professional detail at $150 to $300, and Housecall Pro’s range for a full detail is $150 to $500 or more.
Typical prices by service
| Service | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Hand wash | $40 to $105 | $70 |
| Wash and wax | $65 to $120 | $85 |
| Exterior detail | $125 to $260 | $186 |
| Interior detail | $150 to $250 | $199 |
| Full detail | $179 to $354 | $265 |
| Paint correction | $350 to $725 | $499 |
| Ceramic coating | $600 to $1,400 | $995 |
Two things to notice. First, “full detail” means different things at different shops, so a cheap package and an expensive one may not cover the same work. Check what a full detail should include before you compare quotes.
Second, buying interior and exterior separately costs more than a combined full detail at these medians. If you need both, ask for the package.
Prices by vehicle size
| Vehicle | Typical full detail | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan or coupe | $170 to $325 | $250 |
| SUV or crossover | $200 to $375 | $295 |
| Truck or large SUV | $210 to $400 | $300 |
Bigger vehicles cost more because extra seats, cargo space, and hard-to-reach surfaces all add labor. Housecall Pro’s size chart climbs higher at the top end, listing $500 to $650 or more for large trucks and three-row SUVs. If you drive something big, get a real quote instead of assuming the table applies.
How much your region matters
Location moves the price a lot. Here are median advertised prices for a full detail in a few states:
- Washington: $349
- New York: $325
- California: $275
- Texas: $240
- Florida: $205
Treat these as rough signals. Some state samples are small, and prices inside a state can differ from city to city.
Common add-ons
These often sit on top of a package, though some detailers bundle them:
- Pet hair removal: $38 to $60
- Engine bay cleaning: $50 to $80
- Odor removal: $50 to $100
- Headlight restoration: $65 to $100
What pushes a quote up
Condition. Heavy staining, embedded hair, and neglected wheels can matter more than what you drive. If the car is far dirtier than average, expect the price to reflect it.
Paint work. Polishing, correction, and coatings are priced separately from cleaning because they take much more labor. Ceramic coating is the biggest jump, so read is ceramic coating worth it before you add it.
Mobile service. A 2026 analysis of 89 mobile operators in New York, Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles, reported by Housecall Pro, found average prices of $158 for basic, $278 for standard, and $443 for premium packages on a midsize SUV. Those averages leave out any minimum charge or trip fee, so ask about both. Is mobile detailing worth it? covers the trade-offs.
When you should spend less
A full detail isn’t always the right buy.
- The car is just dirty. A wash and a vacuum may solve it. Even a hand wash at a detail shop usually costs far less than a detail, and an automatic wash or your own driveway costs less again.
- Only the inside needs help. An interior detail alone has a median near $199.
- The car is in decent shape and you have a free afternoon. You can do a lot yourself with a good vacuum and this interior cleaning guide.
- You plan to sell soon. Skip long-term protection such as ceramic coating, since the next owner gets most of the benefit.
Paying a pro makes the most sense when the car has stains, odors, pet hair, or paint problems you can’t fix yourself, or when your time is worth more than the savings.
How to get an accurate quote
Send the year, make, and model, plus a few photos of the worst spots. Mention pet hair, smoke, stains, and anything that spilled. Then ask for one number that includes add-ons, any trip fee, and tax, and ask what could change that number once the detailer sees the car.
Get two or three quotes for the same list of work. A quote for a sedan in decent shape tells you little about a muddy three-row SUV, so be honest about the condition up front.
To find detailers near you, browse the directory.