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At our shop 6-8 hours would run you $540-$720. $90 per hour. Off the top of my head I would need to know what kind of car you have to give an accurate quote but basic breakdown would be $75 for the deck, $150 for the front components, $75 for rear speakers, $150 for the first amp, $50 for the second amp, plus any parts needed to do the job safely and properly (fuses, fuse holders, ring terminals, dash kit, wire harness, etc.)
So you would be looking at $500ish without knowing what kind of car you have plus parts. Expect to pay $400-$600+ at a quality shop. Ask to see credentials and pictures of previous installs to see what kind of work they do. For $500 from my shop all wire would be in loom and zip tied or clamped down where appropriate. System tuned properly (no loudness, gains not maxed, etc) Rings for the speakers routered and painted black to prevent water damage and so there isn't bare wood visable through the factory grills. $528 plus a harness and other needed parts on definately on par with what a shop should be charging for that job.
Wow @ those prices. I'm glad I don't live in WI. I'm getting a quality place to do it for in the 3s. 150 for an amp. Jesus.
 
Wow @ those prices. I'm glad I don't live in WI. I'm getting a quality place to do it for in the 3s. 150 for an amp. Jesus.
Out of curiosity, I checked the prices at a local shop. They sell Audison, JL, BA, Hertz, etc, and have done some very impressive custom installs:

HU - $35

Component speakers - $80

Amp - $80.

All parts/wire is extra, custom work is billed at $60/hour, 15% surcharge on installing gear not purchased at the store.

 
Tree Fitty.

Why not get a local guy on one of your days off and you BOTH do the car? You could learn something in the process. Yeah you have no time, but with 2 people doing it, you can go faster and learn. And you can make a friend too. You already bought the gear. Installation is gonna cost you at a local shop who are not pushing product because of people like you. And by people like you I mean people who buy up all of their gear and only want labor. How are they supposed to sell their overpriced HUs and wire if you know the deal already?

 
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