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How Much Does Window Tinting Cost?

low cost Range: $150-$225
low cost SUVs: $170-$250

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Auto glass tinting is often done for cosmetic reasons, but there are also health and safety considerations. Glass that is tinted tends to be more shatter resistant because the film helps hold the pieces together. Tinted windows can serve as a theft-deterrent, shielding the interior of the vehicle from prying eyes. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, window film on glass can protect vehicle occupants from ultraviolet rays.
 
Typical costs:
  • The price depends on the brand and type of tint used, as well as the size or type of vehicle. Average costs for tinting range from $150 to $225 for passenger cars; $150 to $195 for trucks; and $170 to $250 for SUVs and minivans.
What should be included:
  • A typical "all-around" tint job involves the rear window, two or four door windows as well as two or four triangle windows. The price quoted should include, at the minimum, basic, non-reflective film and installation on all windows except the windshield.
  • A limited warranty against bubbling or peeling should be included for at least one year. Some shops (usually those that are members of a national chain) offer lifetime warranties that follow the car's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Additional costs:
  • Removal of old tint costs an average of $25 with the purchase of new tint.
  • Many automotive tint shops offer upgrades from standard, non-reflective tinting, such as hybrid, full metal, titanium, stainless or colored tints. Price will depend on the manufacturer and type selected.
Discounts:
  • Discounts for automotive tinting can often be found on individual shop websites.
Shopping for window tinting:
  • Laws on tinting car windows vary by state. There can be different regulartions regarding allowable colors, acceptable percentage of visible light transmission and percentage of reflectivity. The International Window Film Association provides a state-by-state chart of automotive tint laws.
Article updated May 2007
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Car Window Tint
Amount: $450.00
Posted by: D.J. in Louisville, KY.Posted: December 13th, 2009 07:12PM
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Accord
Auto Shop: Pro-Tint
i got 5% on the rear and back passenger windows, 10% on the front passenger and 20% in the windshield. its super dark and i love it.
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Car Window Tint
Amount: $650.00
Posted by: nimrod in Sedalia, MO.Posted: December 24th, 2009 11:12PM
Car Make: FordCar Model: Mustang Mach1
Auto Shop: Stereo Clinic
I had my old tint removed at $20 per window (5 windows) then installed 5% in the rear 3, and 20% in the front 2. I was told the large back window and two small windows would cost more.
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Car Window Tint
Amount: $200.00
Posted by: Chad in Export, PA.Posted: January 27th, 2010 08:01AM
Car Make: 2007 pontiacCar Model: G6 GT
Auto Shop: Auto Bath House
I had All my windows tinted And everything came out great. I Had a few bubbles in my driver window but they took it right back when i called and fixed it for free. They have a great system and are known for there car detailing as well.
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car window tint
Amount: $53.00
Posted by: James & Katie Milhoan in Charleston, WV.Posted: March 6th, 2010 07:03PM
Car Make: 2000Car Model: Ford Ranger XLT
Auto Shop: looks that sell
on my vacation me and my wife went down to looks that sell and got our 2 front side roll down windows tinted 35% tint on our 2000 Ford Ranger XLT and they do a really good work and i would go back to them again
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Window Tinting
Amount: $125.00
Posted by: Shana in Orlando, FL.Posted: March 21st, 2010 07:03AM
Car Make: SuzikiCar Model: Forenza
Auto Shop: Take it to the next level
A friend recommended this shop. They've had their car done for about two years now. He works around your schedule. He did a really good job and now I've began recommending him. I would definitely go back. Take it to the next level -4072094030
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window tint
Amount: $240.00
Posted by: Tint masters sucks! in Columbia, MO.Posted: April 9th, 2010 06:04PM
Car Make: pontiacCar Model: Grand Prix GT
Auto Shop: Tint Masters
I took my car to these people to have my windows tinted and they did a horrible job. I have bubbles and chips all over the place. Not only did they do a terrible job but they over-charged me as well. If that's not bad enough, they had my car from 8am until about 4:30pm. If you live in Columbia, MO please do not take your car here.
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Window Tints
Amount: $160.00
Posted by: elrey623 in Lancaster, PA.Posted: April 23rd, 2010 07:04PM
Car Make: 2006 PontiacCar Model: Grand Prix
Auto Shop: Reveron's on King St.
They did a very good job tinting my windows. Can't complain about anything.
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nice job
Amount: $190.00
Posted by: Jhon Miller in Northridge, CA.Posted: May 2nd, 2010 09:05PM
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: camry
Auto Shop: Wes Cost Window Tint
fast,clean and friendly costumer service
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Tinting windows
Amount: $90.00
Posted by: ReRe Smith in Huntsville, AL.Posted: May 21st, 2010 03:05AM
Car Make: 1996 ChevyCar Model: Camaro
Auto Shop: Do it ur self
I have been tinting windows for 5 years. Took me 6 mths to perfect the tinting, Do not buy the cheap stuff at Wally world. I use what the pro's use. But I'm a due it your self type of person. and I love saving money for other useful things like fishing and boating. I had my Camaro at 5% on side's, Back Glass was 1.5% front window was done @ 35%. i do it alone so it takes me approx 8 hours. I was recently pulled over, and was ticketed for to dark a tint. 150.00 ticket, so lets add this up?? 100.00 for tint 150.00 ticket 80.00 court cost. But Skin cancer runs in family, so ticket was dropped (I am allergic to UVB rays in my eyes.) So the officer was dumbfounded when the court cost was also dropped. I have sense painted my car yellow (was black) and my tint is now 20% side's, 5% back, 35% front. he will be harassing me if he pulled me over again, I want to be pulled over again, to show them Im a grown adult, and am a USA citizen and am In a free county.. RIGHT???
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Orlando Window Tinting Specialists
Amount: $249.00
Posted by: Eric Franceeua in Orlando, FL.Posted: June 16th, 2010 09:06PM
Car Make: 2010Car Model: BMW
Auto Shop: M6
I used Orlando Window Tint Specialists in Casselberry for my window tinting. When I talked to them over the phone they said they had a couple of different films and the prices were all different. They suggested coming in to see all of the window films and choosing after learning more about them. I went with the best film they carry. The LLumar CTX window film. I chose this film because of the high heat rejection and lack of signal interference (i-phone, gps, epass etc.) It is a beautiful film and looks fabulous on my auto. keeping it legal with the 30% all the way around, classy and not too dark.

Take your cars where ever you want - I know the prices range and the film qualities/installer experience/shop quality all are reflected in the prices. I will be a customer for life @ Orlando Window Tint Specialists because they took great care of me and my car 407-628-8468
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mobile window tint
Amount: $160.00
Posted by: Kaden jones in winter springs, fla, FL.Posted: July 5th, 2010 10:07AM
Car Make: mercedesCar Model: e350
Auto Shop: window tint a division of street scene
I have gone to these guys over 10 yrs, the main guy is one of the first tinters in fla. They are mobile and the film never goes bad. They know things like my computer needed covered during the process or water would ruin it. These guys know and lets face it, you get what you pay for.
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window tint
Amount: $150.00
Posted by: big E in lansing, MI.Posted: July 15th, 2010 10:07PM
Car Make: chevroletCar Model: camaro
Auto Shop: JL audio
window's were just tinted today I like it but hope I don't draw to much attention in Michigan
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Window Tinting
Amount: $10.00
Posted by: Liberty Parker in Houston, TX.Posted: August 7th, 2010 08:08AM
Car Make: FordCar Model: Taurus SES
Auto Shop: My Garage
Spray Paint. Real Cheap, Real Fast & Real Good. 100% Window Tinting.
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Window tinting
Amount: $160.00
Posted by: frankybones111 in holbrook, NY.Posted: September 25th, 2010 12:09AM
Car Make: FordCar Model: Escape
Auto Shop: Tint Dr
The best tint job I ever recieved the best
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auto tint
Amount: $265.00
Posted by: Della Hunt in Keller, TX.Posted: October 1st, 2010 04:10AM
Car Make: JaguarCar Model: XJ8
Auto Shop: Sunray Customs
I love my windows tinted, I feel totally protected. Clean shop, great people. Got a lifetime warranty with some good specs. These people said, yes you can get a $100 tint job. You can also buy a car for $2000. What are you getting? Made sense to me. They've been in business for a long time, great reputation, I figured they knew what they were talking about.
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Window Tinting
Amount: $175.00
Posted by: Jermaine in Durham, NC.Posted: October 10th, 2010 05:10PM
Car Make: LexusCar Model: ES350
Auto Shop: Davenport Customs
I had my car tinted there, found them on google and checked around but decided to go with them.
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Window Tinting
Amount: $179.00
Posted by: Mark 1963 in Humble, TX.Posted: October 11th, 2010 11:10AM
Car Make: 2010Car Model: Ford Taurus
Auto Shop: Paladin Tint & Accessories
Awesome job
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a friend of mine
Amount: $45.73
Posted by: Coyne 94 in Kewanee, IL.Posted: October 18th, 2010 03:10PM
Car Make: 1999 PontiacCar Model: Grand Am GT 2dr coupe
Auto Shop: mexibilly's
Did a great job the 35% all around looks amazing not to mention that all I had to pay for was the tint. (Although I'm not going to just not give him anything so I snuck a $5 bill in his car with a not saying thanks for the tint!)
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Window Tinting
Amount: $115.00
Posted by: Sant in Orlando, FL.Posted: November 2nd, 2010 04:11PM
Car Make: 2011 ChevyCar Model: Camaro
Auto Shop: Carl's Tropical Tint & Auto Detailing
Had my car tinted by this company, and the PRICE was RIGHT!!! Great service, great business. I'm recommending my friends to bring their cars here.
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window tint
Amount: $159.95
Posted by: John Smith in fort wayne, IN.Posted: November 3rd, 2010 11:11AM
Car Make: ChevyCar Model: impalla
Auto Shop: Got Tint
Best Tint shop ever ....... good work looked great .... price was fair and they were way better than the rest of the tint shops in town.. I even got a remote start with keyless installed there for 250 $ love it ....
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Window Tint
Amount: $105.00
Posted by: Adam18 in Tifton, GA.Posted: January 19th, 2011 08:01AM
Car Make: FordCar Model: F-150
Auto Shop: Zach Charles Home
I Recently got my windows tinted he only has down to 5% Tint. He has been doing it for 8 Years now and is great. I strongly Recommend him.
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all windows tinted, windshield too
Amount: $475.00
Posted by: michael123 in La Palma, CA.Posted: February 13th, 2011 01:02AM
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Sienna
Auto Shop: Classic Window Tinting
I got all around job tinted with 20% and an upgrade from the basic tint film which blocks 20% more heat versus the traditional. The basic would've cost $225, with the upgrade, it was $325. I also tinted the windshield with 50% ceramic which blocks out even more heat than the one on the other windows, $150. Price wise was decent for the area. Other places charges about $200 for my van for the basic tinting versus $225.
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Matched factory tint on two front windows and strip on windshield
Amount: $75.00
Posted by: E.J. in Evansville, IN.Posted: March 24th, 2011 04:03PM
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Xterra
Auto Shop: Mark Cole's Autoglass
Excellent job. Matched the back windows factory tint perfectly, affordable, and fast. It only took them about 30 minuets while i waited in their lounge. I enjoyed the experience and outcome so much that I made an appointment the same day to have them do a full wrap including a 10" strip on the windshield on my `99 Stratus for only 155.00
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window tint
Amount: $199.95
Posted by: John Smith in fort wayne, IN.Posted: May 17th, 2011 11:05AM
Car Make: chevyCar Model: impalla
Auto Shop: Got Tint
Awesome job fast and best qualty of work i have ever got. I got 15% and I love it ... The new store on coliseum is way bigger and better than the old one . They have lots of car audio instock and accessory for your car or truck .
loved this place . Was not happy they could not give me a ride , but the wait was not too long so i guess it was ok .
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Fantastic Window Tinting - Paradise Tinting
Amount: $195.00
Posted by: BKaai in Long Beach, CA.Posted: May 21st, 2011 08:05AM
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Prius
Auto Shop: Paradise Tinting
Fantastic, highly recommend ! Great customer service; they come to you and totally explain the different types of tint and state laws. Happy with the outcome on my car - Give them a call 562-235-2533 or find them on Yelp
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very good Service and Installation!!!
Amount: $240.00
Posted by: Ronda Ponds in livermore, CA.Posted: June 16th, 2011 05:06PM
Car Make: chryslerCar Model: 300
Auto Shop: Mobile Bluemaxt Window Tinting
Had my car tinted by this guys, Great customer service; and i stayed in my home while they work on my tint because they come to you...so I highly recommend here is the # (925)339-1049
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Window Tinting - Detail Wiz
Amount: $234.00
Posted by: Jeremy Hollins in Dallas, TX.Posted: April 30th, 2012 09:04AM
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Maxima
Auto Shop: Detail Wiz Window Tinting
Got my windows tinted with Detail Wiz. Mobile service came to my house. Installer was very polite and professional. Film Looks great on my car, couldn\\\'t ask for anything better. By the way, they have a good article on tint prices...http://detailwiz.com/window-tinting-prices
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