How much to paint a bumper depends on which of two routes you take: repainting the bumper that is on your car at a body shop, or replacing it with a brand-new bumper that arrives already painted in your factory color. Shops quote repaints job by job, so there is no universal number for that route. Replacement prices are public: of the 1,158 painted bumpers in our catalog as of July 2026, most sell for between about $740 and $1,610 with paint included, and the typical price sits right around $990.
Two ways to end up with a painted bumper
A body shop repaint keeps your current bumper. The shop removes it, repairs any damage, sands and preps the surface, sprays base and clear coats, and usually blends the color into the surrounding panels so the finish reads as one piece. You get a single quote covering all of that labor and material at your local shop’s rates, and the car normally stays at the shop for several days.
A pre-painted replacement skips the shop. We take a brand-new genuine OEM or OE-replacement bumper, paint it to the exact factory code we verify against your VIN, and ship it to your door ready to install. The price on the product page is the finished price: part and paint together, with a lifetime warranty on the paintwork.
Real painted bumper prices from our catalog
The numbers below are not estimates. They come straight from the 1,158 painted front and rear bumpers listed in our catalog in July 2026. Every figure is the delivered part painted to your factory color.
| Bumper | In catalog | Typical price | Middle 50% of prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front bumper | 652 | about $990 | $830 to $1,230 |
| Rear bumper | 506 | about $995 | $840 to $1,245 |
Front versus rear barely moves the needle. The make of your car moves it a lot, so here is the same catalog cut by manufacturer.
| Make | Painted bumpers listed | Typical price | Middle 50% of prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acura | 61 | $930 | $890 to $1,000 |
| Audi | 54 | $1,560 | $1,390 to $1,800 |
| BMW | 113 | $1,580 | $1,400 to $1,820 |
| Buick | 23 | $1,080 | $990 to $1,150 |
| Cadillac | 30 | $1,110 | $935 to $1,270 |
| Chevrolet | 85 | $1,075 | $950 to $1,190 |
| Dodge | 39 | $1,000 | $785 to $1,140 |
| Ford | 82 | $1,060 | $785 to $1,155 |
| GMC | 30 | $1,205 | $995 to $1,330 |
| Honda | 49 | $870 | $780 to $930 |
| Hyundai | 69 | $915 | $810 to $1,000 |
| Kia | 77 | $910 | $865 to $950 |
| Lexus | 44 | $970 | $950 to $1,000 |
| Mazda | 28 | $980 | $915 to $1,195 |
| Nissan | 69 | $1,005 | $900 to $1,145 |
| Subaru | 46 | $800 | $785 to $825 |
| Tesla | 15 | $1,800 | $1,530 to $1,955 |
| Toyota | 96 | $765 | $730 to $805 |
| Volkswagen | 48 | $1,040 | $955 to $1,160 |
Toyota, Subaru, and Honda owners get off lightest, typically in the $765 to $870 range painted. German and EV bumpers cost the most, with BMW and Audi around $1,560 to $1,580 and Tesla near $1,800. Most of that gap is the part itself: manufacturers price their bumpers very differently, and bigger bumpers with sensor openings and trim pieces add to it.
What a body shop repaint quote is made of
We sell painted parts, so treat this as background rather than a pitch. A respray quote is built from your shop’s hourly labor rate and the hours the job needs. The usual lines are removing and reinstalling the bumper, repairing chips or cracks, sanding and prep, the base and clear coat materials, and blend work into neighboring panels so the new paint matches the old in sunlight. Rates differ by shop and by region, and damage repair can double the hours, which is why two quotes for the same bumper can land far apart. If you go this route, ask for an itemized estimate so you can see what you are paying for.
Repaint or replace: a quick decision rule
If your bumper is structurally sound and just scuffed or faded, a local respray can be the cheaper move, especially on a mainstream make where a shop’s minimum charge competes with the part price.
If the bumper is cracked, has broken mounting tabs, or has been repainted before, repair labor stacks on top of the paint job. That is when replacement gets competitive: part, paint, and factory color match come as one fixed price you can check before deciding, and installation is a bolt-on job. Look up your exact bumper, then compare that number with an itemized shop quote.
What the catalog price includes
Every painted bumper we ship is a brand-new genuine OEM or OE-replacement part, and the listing tells you which. We confirm fitment and the factory color code against your VIN with the vehicle manufacturer before anything is sprayed. Paint is PPG Envirobase, a waterborne system in the same class OEM factories use, and it carries a lifetime warranty. The part ships flat and protected, never folded, and paint turnaround is 5 days once the part reaches our shop. Full details are on our turnaround and shipping page.
What other painted body parts cost
Bumpers are the most searched part, but the same buy-it-painted math applies across the catalog. From the same July 2026 pull:
| Part | In catalog | Typical price | Middle 50% of prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fender | 284 | $825 | $740 to $940 |
| Tailgate | 54 | $1,265 | $1,145 to $1,330 |
| Side mirror cover | 337 | $180 | $145 to $235 |
| Fuel door | 187 | $185 | $150 to $230 |
| Rear hitch cover | 42 | $215 | $190 to $240 |
| Headlamp washer cover | 112 | $125 | $110 to $140 |
| Tow hook cover | 600 | $115 | $105 to $130 |
If you are pricing fenders, the shape of the answer matches bumpers: a brand-new painted fender typically runs $825 in our catalog, and the make drives where you land inside that range.
Questions we hear about bumper painting costs
How much to paint a bumper if I buy it already painted?
Most painted bumpers in our catalog sell for between about $740 and $1,610 with paint included, and the typical price is around $990. Toyota, Subaru, and Honda sit near the bottom of that range, while BMW, Audi, and Tesla sit near the top.
Is it cheaper to repaint my bumper or buy one pre-painted?
For a scuffed but sound bumper, a local respray is often the cheaper path. Once cracks, broken tabs, or earlier paintwork enter the picture, repair hours stack onto the respray and a fixed-price replacement becomes the safer comparison. Put an itemized shop quote next to the catalog price for your exact bumper and the answer is usually obvious.
Why do painted bumper prices vary so much by make?
Mostly the part itself. A new Toyota bumper costs far less from the manufacturer than a BMW or Tesla bumper, and larger bumpers with sensor openings, washer ports, and separate trim pieces involve more material and more work. Paint quality does not change with the price of the part: every bumper gets the same process and the same lifetime paint warranty.
Does the price include matching the paint to my car?
Yes. Every part is painted to your factory paint code, which we confirm against your VIN with the vehicle manufacturer before spraying. Color matching is part of the listed price, not an add-on. Not sure what your code is? Our guide to finding your paint code by VIN shows you exactly where to look.
See the price for your exact bumper
Browse your make and model to see the painted price for your bumper before you decide anything. If your vehicle or part is not listed, send a part inquiry and we will source and quote it. Ordering, shipping, and warranty answers live on our FAQ page.