Vehicle Wrap Pricing Calculator

Estimate the total cost to wrap a car, truck, or commercial van. Calculate material and installation costs based on vinyl type, coverage area, and design fees.

Total Surface Area sq ft Sedan: ~180 | SUV: ~280 | Van: ~400 Enter a valid square footage

Coverage Area %

100% = Full wrap | 50% = Half wrap Please enter a valid percentage

Vinyl Material Type

Cast vinyl (3M/Avery) conforms best to complex curves.

Wrap Door Jambs?

Wrapping inside the doors adds ~20% more labor/material.

Removal & Prep Time hours

Time needed to remove old graphics (Avg $80/hr). Enter valid hours

Design & Artwork Fee $

Custom artwork setup for commercial wraps. Enter valid fee

Calculation Results

Estimated Total Cost

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Cost Breakdown

How to use this vehicle wrap calculator

Select your vehicle size

Enter the total square footage of your vehicle. A standard sedan or coupe usually requires 150-180 sq ft of vinyl. A mid-size SUV requires about 250-280 sq ft, while full-size trucks and commercial vans can demand 350-400+ sq ft.

Choose your vinyl material

Select the type of film you want. Premium cast vinyl (like 3M 2080 or Avery SW900) is standard for color changes. Printed cast is used for commercial advertising graphics. Exotic finishes (chrome, color-shift) carry a significant premium due to material costs and difficult installation.

Set your coverage and extras

Are you doing a full wrap, or just a partial half-wrap? Do you want the door jambs wrapped so the original paint is entirely hidden when you open the doors? (Wrapping jambs adds major labor hours).

Account for prep and design

If the shop needs to remove old, baked-on decals before starting, add removal hours. If you need a graphic designer to layout your business logo and branding, add a design fee. The tool will calculate your total estimated invoice.

Estimated Vehicle Wrap Costs (Cast Vinyl @ $7/sqft)

Vehicle Type (Estimated Sq Ft)	Coverage	Vinyl Type	Estimated Cost
Coupe (~150 sqft)	100% (Full Wrap)	Standard Cast	$1,050
Coupe (~150 sqft)	100% (Full Wrap)	Exotic/Chrome	$1,800
Coupe (~150 sqft)	50% (Half Wrap)	Standard Cast	$525
Sedan (~180 sqft)	100% (Full Wrap)	Standard Cast	$1,260
Sedan (~180 sqft)	100% (Full Wrap)	Exotic/Chrome	$2,160
Sedan (~180 sqft)	50% (Half Wrap)	Standard Cast	$630
Compact SUV (~250 sqft)	100% (Full Wrap)	Standard Cast	$1,750
Compact SUV (~250 sqft)	100% (Full Wrap)	Exotic/Chrome	$3,000
Compact SUV (~250 sqft)	50% (Half Wrap)	Standard Cast	$875
Full-Size Truck (~320 sqft)	100% (Full Wrap)	Standard Cast	$2,240
Full-Size Truck (~320 sqft)	100% (Full Wrap)	Exotic/Chrome	$3,840
Full-Size Truck (~320 sqft)	50% (Half Wrap)	Standard Cast	$1,120
Cargo Van (~400 sqft)	100% (Full Wrap)	Standard Cast	$2,800
Cargo Van (~400 sqft)	100% (Full Wrap)	Exotic/Chrome	$4,800
Cargo Van (~400 sqft)	50% (Half Wrap)	Standard Cast	$1,400

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between cast and calendered vinyl?

Cast vinyl is a premium material manufactured by pouring liquid vinyl into a mold, making it highly flexible, thin, and durable (lasting 7-10 years). It conforms beautifully to complex car curves. Calendered vinyl is rolled out like dough, making it thicker and cheaper. It is best suited for flat surfaces (like box trucks) or short-term promotions, as it tends to shrink over time.

Why do door jambs cost so much extra to wrap?

A standard full wrap cuts the vinyl off at the outer edge of the doors. If you open the door, you still see the original paint color on the inner frame. Wrapping the door jambs requires meticulously cleaning the greasy interior hinges, disassembling weather stripping, and laying vinyl deep into the recesses of the frame. This can add 4 to 8 hours of labor to a job.

How much does it cost to wrap a mid-size SUV?

A full color-change wrap on a mid-size SUV using premium cast vinyl (like 3M or Avery Dennison) typically costs between $3,500 and $4,500. The cost scales upward if you select specialty finishes like chrome or color-shifting pearl, or if your vehicle has complex bumpers that require heavy labor.

Do I have to pay to have old graphics removed?

Yes. If your vehicle currently has an old wrap or baked-on business decals, the installation shop will charge an hourly rate (typically $60 to $100/hr) to safely heat, peel, and remove the adhesive residue. Old, sun-baked vinyl can take an entire day to remove cleanly.

About this calculator

This vehicle wrap pricing calculator provides business owners and car enthusiasts with an accurate budgetary estimate based on real-world 2026 installation shop pricing models.

Instead of throwing out a massive range, the calculator uses the standard square-footage pricing model utilized by reputable wrap shops:

Effective Sq Ft = Total Vehicle Sq Ft × Coverage %
Base Wrap Cost = Effective Sq Ft × Material Price per Sq Ft

Jamb Surcharge = Base Wrap Cost × 0.20 (If Full Wrap & Jambs selected)
Removal Cost = Removal Hours × $80/hr shop rate

Total Cost = Wrap Cost + Jambs + Removal + Design Fee

A note on premium films: The material categories reflect both the cost of the raw vinyl and the installation difficulty. For example, Chrome vinyl is highly expensive per roll, but it is also notoriously rigid and difficult to stretch without "whitening" or ruining the finish. The elevated $12/sq ft calculation accounts for the highly skilled, slow-paced labor required to install exotic films.