The direct answer
The right price depends on the written work, not the words “interior detail.” In Houston menus reviewed in August 2026, unlike interior services were advertised from about $115 to $499. That is a planning span, not an average or a quote.
What changes the price?
- Vehicle size and number of rows
- Starting condition and packed-in dirt
- Vacuum and wipe-down versus stain work, extraction, or steam
- Pet hair, smoke, odor, biological mess, or water intrusion
- Mobile access, travel, weather, water, and power needs
Dated examples
Observed examples included $115–$145 for one standard mobile service, $130–$185 for another provider's full-interior menu, $199+ for a 2–3 hour deep clean, and $189–$499 across another provider's vehicle and service tiers. Their scopes do not match.
How to compare quotes
Ask whether seats, carpet, mats, glass, trunk, pet hair, stain treatment, and odor work are included. Ask what can cost extra after inspection.
Choose the cheapest service that clearly covers your problem. Premium work makes sense when condition, material risk, or time justifies it—not because the name sounds grand.
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