Use this calculator to see typical auto detailing pricing for common jobs in 2026 — then build and send your quote with WrenchBid.
Mobile Detailers typically charge $150–$400 per vehicle in 2026, but the right number for any job depends on materials, complexity, and your local market. This free auto detailing cost estimator gives you a typical price range for the most common auto detailing jobs — so you can quote with confidence instead of guessing.
Whether you're setting your per-vehicle rate, building a price list, or sizing up a specific job, use the ranges below as your starting point — then build and send a professional quote in about 30 seconds with WrenchBid.
The quick formula for what to charge:
Set that rate, then add materials (cost + 10–25% markup) and a margin for complexity. Mobile Detailers typically land at $150–$400 per vehicle — price a specific job below.
Select a job type, enter details, and see the typical market range
Typical auto detailing price ranges by job from 2026 industry data — your market may vary
Vacuum, shampoo, leather condition, dash and trim
Wash, clay bar, polish, and wax or sealant
Full interior and exterior with engine bay
Machine polish to remove swirls and light scratches
Paint correction plus ceramic coating application
Wet sand, polish, and UV seal both headlights
A simple 5-step method to charge fairly and stay profitable
Most mobile detailers start at $150–$400 per vehicle. Set your floor based on your experience and local market.
Charge materials at cost plus a 10–25% markup to cover pickup, handling, and waste.
Tight spaces, high ceilings, older construction, and rush timelines all justify a higher price.
Fold in your truck, tools, insurance, licensing, and a profit margin — not just your labor time.
Compare against nearby mobile detailers so you stay competitive without underpricing your work.
Your rate depends on more than just the job — here's what moves the needle
Rates in major metros can be 30–50% higher than rural areas. Know your local market.
Seasoned pros with a track record and reviews command higher rates than newcomers.
Licensed and insured contractors justify premium pricing. Customers expect it.
Material prices fluctuate with supply chains and supplier relationships.
Trucks, tools, insurance, office costs, and employees all factor into your rate.
High demand and low competition let you charge more. Slow seasons may require flexibility.
Common questions about auto detailing rates, costs, and quotes
Mobile Detailers typically charge $150–$400 per vehicle in 2026. Rates vary by location, experience, licensing, and job complexity.
The going rate for mobile detailers is $150–$400 per vehicle, though many jobs are quoted as a flat price per project. Major metros tend to run 30–50% higher than rural areas.
Price auto detailing jobs by combining a base vehicle rate, materials at cost plus markup, job complexity, and your overhead and profit margin. The step-by-step guide below walks through each factor.
Per-job pricing depends on scope. Small jobs often run a few hundred dollars, while larger projects are built from a base vehicle rate of $150–$400 plus materials, complexity, and overhead. Price the whole job, not just your time — the ranges by job type above show typical totals.
Full Interior Detail typically costs $150–$350. Vacuum, shampoo, leather condition, dash and trim.
Full Exterior Detail typically costs $100–$250. Wash, clay bar, polish, and wax or sealant.
Complete Detail (Int + Ext) typically costs $200–$500. Full interior and exterior with engine bay.
Once you know your price, the Starter Kit turns it into paperwork — a branded estimate and invoice, quote tracker, job costing, payment aging, mileage log and a year summary. Twelve sheets in all.
See the starter kit →Use this as a starting point — then build and send your exact quote in 30 seconds with WrenchBid.
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