Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Ford F-250 Super Duty — Car Battery Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford F-250 Super Duty car battery replacements at independent shops across the US.
$273
typical total — half of all Ford F-250 Super Duty car battery replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $169 – $429
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$1691 in 4 paid less
$273typical
$4293 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — BatteryCorrect group-size battery for the vehicle, installed; core exchange | $123 | $176 | $264 |
| Labor — 1 hrs typicalRange 0.5 – 1.5 hrs: test charging system, replace battery, clean terminals, register or reset the battery monitoring system where equipped | $42 | $78 | $140 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$19 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $169 | $273 | $429 |
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 $169 and $429 is inside the band where half of all Ford F-250 Super Duty car battery replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (economy battery, charging test skipped); above it is not automatically gouging (AGM battery for start-stop or heavy accessories, corroded cables, a battery mounted under a seat or fender) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- AGM vs. flooded — AGM batteries run well above a standard flooded battery in parts.
- Cables and terminals — corroded ends add parts and time.
- Registration — many newer vehicles need the new battery registered to the car.
- Charging-system test — a good shop confirms the alternator first.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford F-250 Super Duty, model years 1957–2026
Data confidence High — large sample, stable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Data confidence High — large sample, stable 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.