Updated October 2026 · 6 minute read
Interior work is where detailers lose the most time and money: a clean sedan and a family SUV full of dog hair are not the same job. This guide gathers 2026 interior prices by package, vehicle size and add-on, then turns them into a price list you can adapt.
- Basic interior (vacuum, wipe-down, glass): about $75–$200.13
- Full interior (adds shampoo and conditioning): about $125–$350.13
- Deep interior (extraction, steam, headliner): about $250–$500+.13
- SUVs and trucks: about 10%–30% more than a sedan.13
- Pet hair about $25–$150; ozone odor removal about $40–$200.12
Interior prices by package
| Package | CDC Detailing (NJ)1 | Blackout guide (CA)3 | Usually includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $75–$150 | $100–$200 | Vacuum, surface wipe-down, interior windows |
| Full / mid-level | $125–$250 | $200–$350 | Adds carpet and upholstery shampoo, door panels, leather or vinyl conditioner |
| Deep / premium | $250–$400+ | $350–$500+ | Adds hot-water extraction, steam, headliner, full trunk |
Sources: CDC Detailing 2026 price guide (South Jersey, June 2026); Blackout Window Tinting car detailing cost guide (Gilroy, CA, updated June 2026, kept as a reference guide; the business no longer offers standalone detailing). Housecall Pro’s October 2026 guide gives $150–$350 for an interior detail.2
Location matters too: CDC Detailing says urban markets charge $100–$200 more than smaller markets for a full interior.1
Prices by vehicle size
| Vehicle | CDC Detailing1 | Blackout guide3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | Base price | Base price |
| SUV / crossover | +20%–30% (about $50–$100 more) | +10%–20% |
| Truck | +20%–30% | +10%–20% |
| Van / full-size SUV | Not listed | +20%–30% |
Bigger vehicles have more carpet, more seats and a third row to work around, so they take longer. Price the size up front so you are not negotiating in the driveway.
Sample interior price list
Here is a price list built from the ranges above. The sedan base prices ($125, $225, $350) are example assumptions picked inside the published ranges, and the size uplifts follow the guides (+15%, +20%, +30%), rounded to the nearest $5. Replace the base prices with your own.
| Vehicle | Basic | Full | Deep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan / coupe | $125 | $225 | $350 |
| Small SUV / crossover | $145 | $260 | $400 |
| Pickup truck | $150 | $270 | $420 |
| 3-row SUV / minivan | $160 | $290 | $455 |
Add-ons go on top, priced from the next table. Put the price list on your website and booking form so customers pick a package before you arrive.
Interior add-on prices
| Add-on | Published prices |
|---|---|
| Pet hair removal | $25–$150 (CDC)1; $50–$100 (Blackout)3 |
| Odor removal / ozone | $40–$200 (CDC)1; $50–$150 (Housecall Pro)2; $100–$200 (Blackout)3 |
| Heavy stain extraction | $75–$200 (CDC)1 |
| Specialty work (child seats, Alcantara) | $40–$80 per hour (CDC)1 |
| Leather repair | Priced separately (Housecall Pro)2 |
Pet hair and odor ranges are wide because the work varies so much. A few hairs on one seat and a long-haired dog that rides every day are different jobs; inspect first, then quote.
How long each job takes
| Job | Time |
|---|---|
| Basic wash and vacuum | About 45 minutes2 |
| Standard interior, clean sedan | About 90 minutes2; 1.5–2 hours1 |
| Interior with heavy pet hair and food odor | 3–4 hours2 |
| Full-size SUV interior | 4–5 hours1 |
Divide each price by its time to see what you earn per hour. If a heavy pet-hair SUV at your price pays far less per hour than a clean sedan, your add-on prices are too low.
Keep every price, client and job in one place
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Questions
How much does an interior car detail cost?
Published 2026 price guides put a basic interior at about $75 to $200, a full interior at about $125 to $350 and a deep interior at $250 to $500 or more. Housecall Pro’s 2026 range for an interior detail is $150 to $350.
How much more does an SUV interior cost than a sedan?
CDC Detailing says SUVs and trucks run 20% to 30% more than a sedan, or about $50 to $100 extra. Another 2026 guide adds 10% to 20% for SUVs and trucks and 20% to 30% for vans and full-size SUVs.
How much should I charge for pet hair removal?
Published add-on prices range from about $25 to $150, depending on how much hair there is. One guide lists $50 to $100. Price it by how long it takes, not as a flat fee for every car.
How much is ozone odor removal?
Published 2026 prices range from about $40 to $200; Housecall Pro lists ozone odor removal at $50 to $150.
How long does an interior detail take?
About 1.5 to 2 hours for a sedan, per CDC Detailing, and around 90 minutes for a standard interior on a clean sedan, per Housecall Pro. A full-size SUV can take 4 to 5 hours, and heavy pet hair with food odor 3 to 4 hours.
Related guides
Sources
- CDC Detailing: How Much to Detail a Car Interior, 2026 Price Guide, June 2026
- Housecall Pro: How Much to Charge for Car Detailing, updated October 2026
- Blackout Window Tinting: Car Detailing Cost Guide 2026, updated June 2026
Tahir Abbas
Founder of Softotech Solutions. Tahir builds Excel and Google Sheets tools for small service businesses, including the free calculators on this site. Prices in this guide come from the sources listed above; the sample price list uses labelled example base prices.