Size-only price lists ignore what makes a detail take longer: dirt, spills, pet hair and the drive to a mobile job. This calculator builds all of it into the price from your own package times, then shows your real profit and hourly rate.
Every step is laid out before you buy, so you can see how a vehicle gets priced with screenshots from the real file. It also works hand in hand with our customer and vehicle tracker.
What the Auto Detailing Quote Calculator does
- Up to 3 vehicles per job, each with size, package, condition and pet hair
- 7 packages from a maintenance wash to paint correction and ceramic coating, with your own times by size
- 14 add-ons like engine bay, headlight restoration, ozone and seat shampoo
- Shop or mobile, with trip fee, paid drive time, mileage, generator fuel and water
- Product cost per vehicle built into every price
- Profit, margin, what each hour earns and the lowest price that covers your costs
- Every package for the same vehicle side by side, for Good, Better, Best
- Printable price menu for every package and size, plus a printable customer quote
What's inside
7 tabs: Start Here, Quote, Package Options, Price Menu, Customer Quote, My Rates, Pricing Help.
Who it's for
New detailers setting first prices, mobile detailers with a full route, and shops with a crew.
What you get
Two spreadsheet files (.xlsx): one filled with examples so you can see exactly how it works, and a blank copy ready for your business. For Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. No macros, no subscription.
The formulas are locked, so a stray keystroke can't break them. You only type in the yellow cells.
What you need to use it
- Microsoft Excel 2010 or newer, on Windows or Mac, including Microsoft 365
- Or Google Sheets in any web browser, free with a Google account
- A laptop or desktop works best for setup. Phones and tablets are fine for checking numbers and quick entries.
- No macros, add-ins or internet connection needed once it's downloaded. Apple Numbers isn't supported.
Questions
Can I use my own package times?
Yes. Every package time, product cost, adjustment and add-on lives on My Rates.
Does it work for mobile detailing?
Yes. Set the quote to Mobile and drive time, mileage, generator and water are counted.
Is there a blank version?
Yes. Every download has two files: one filled with examples so you can see how everything works, and a blank copy ready for your own business. Your rates and settings come filled in as a starting point, so change them to match yours.
Can I change the formulas?
The gray formula cells are locked so they can't be erased by accident. If you really want to change one, open Review in Excel and choose Unprotect Sheet. There's no password.
Does it work in Google Sheets?
Yes. Upload the file to Google Drive and open it with Google Sheets. The math works the same. Locks don't carry over, so just type in the yellow cells.
How do Free Lifetime Updates work?
Whenever we release a new version, you can download it free from your account, forever. We'll email you when there's something new.
