Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Chevrolet Cavalier — Muffler Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Chevrolet Cavalier muffler replacements at independent shops across the US.
$94
typical total — half of all Chevrolet Cavalier muffler replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $65 – $157
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$651 in 4 paid less
$94typical
$1573 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — Muffler and pipeMuffler, pipe section(s), hangers, clamps or gaskets | $25 | $32 | $49 |
| Labor — 0.8 hrs typicalRange 0.5 – 1.1 hrs: cut out the rusted section, fit the muffler and pipe, weld or clamp, hang and check for leaks | $27 | $43 | $74 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$19 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $65 | $94 | $157 |
Low / typical / high are computed per line, so they don't add up exactly to the totals — the total row is the real distribution of complete invoices.
Is your quote fair?
A quote between $65 and $157 is inside the band where half of all Chevrolet Cavalier muffler replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (universal muffler clamped to a sound pipe); above it is not automatically gouging (direct-fit OEM muffler with tailpipe, rusted pipe sections replaced, new hangers welded) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- Universal vs. direct-fit — a welded universal muffler is the economy path; OEM assemblies cost more.
- How much pipe — the metal around a rotten muffler is rarely healthy.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Chevrolet Cavalier, model years 1985–2005
Data confidence Good — good sample, dependable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Data confidence Good — good sample, dependable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Bring it to the shop. Ask for the written estimate split into parts, labor hours and rate, and fees — then compare each line. A shop that explains a number above the range is doing its job; one that won't is telling you something too.