- Compact & mid sedans (Civic, Camry, Model 3): $350–$650 ceramic.
- Compact SUVs (RAV4, Model Y, CR-V): $450–$700.
- Trucks (F-150, Silverado): $300–$550 — fewer windows than you'd think.
- Large SUVs (Suburban, Tahoe): $450–$750 — the most glass.
- The driver is glass area + shape, not brand. Curvy rear glass (Model 3, X-series) adds labor.
- Prices are full-car ceramic; dyed film is cheaper, a clear ceramic windshield is extra.
Vehicle size is the single biggest variable in a tint quote after the film you choose. A two-door coupe has six pieces of glass; a three-row SUV can have a dozen, several of them large and curved. More film, more labor, more time — that is the whole story behind why the same ceramic tint costs $400 on one car and $700 on another.
This page lists real Los Angeles ceramic-tint prices by body type and by popular model, so you can find something close to your own vehicle. For the full breakdown of how film technology (dyed vs carbon vs ceramic) changes the price, see our window tinting cost guide for Los Angeles — this page assumes ceramic, which is what we recommend in LA. To pick a shade, see our tint percentages guide.
- Civic, Camry, Model 3
- 6 windows, 2–3 hr
- Most common job
- RAV4, Model Y, CR-V
- Large rear hatch glass
- ~3 hr
- F-150, Silverado
- Fewer windows
- Crew cab ≈ sedan
Ceramic Tint Cost for Popular Vehicles
Full-car ceramic tint, Los Angeles 2026. Windshield film is an optional $150–$300 add-on.
| Vehicle | Type | Ceramic Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | Compact sedan | $350 – $600 |
| Toyota Camry | Mid sedan | $375 – $625 |
| Tesla Model 3 | Sedan | $400 – $650 |
| Toyota RAV4 | Compact SUV | $450 – $675 |
| Tesla Model Y | Compact SUV | $450 – $700 |
| Jeep Wrangler | SUV (removable glass) | $400 – $650 |
| Ford F-150 | Pickup (crew cab) | $300 – $550 |
| Chevy Suburban | Large SUV | $450 – $750 |
| Mercedes GLS | Large luxury SUV | $500 – $800 |
Teslas and other EVs are priced like their body type but should always use non-metallic ceramic to avoid signal issues — our Tesla window tint guide covers every model in detail.
What Makes One Car Cost More
Trucks Are Often Cheaper Than You Expect
A pickup has fewer windows than an SUV of the same size — just the cab glass. A crew cab costs about the same as a sedan, and regular cabs can be cheaper. The bed has no glass to cover.
Curved Rear Glass Adds Labor
Highly curved rear windows — like the Model 3's, or the long quarter glass on some SUVs — take more time to heat-shrink cleanly, nudging the price up even when total glass area is moderate.
Removing Old Tint
If your vehicle already has film that has to come off first, add $100–$250 for removal. Badly degraded tint that shreds takes longer — see our window tint removal guide.
Price follows glass, not badge. A loaded SUV and a basic SUV of the same size tint for nearly the same money. How tint pricing really works
Related Guides
- Window tinting cost in Los Angeles — how film type changes the price.
- Tesla window tint guide — model-by-model EV pricing and film.
- Car window tint percentages — choosing a legal shade.
- Window tinting hub — services, guides, and service areas.
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