Cost of a single-color paint job?

I realize this can vary all over the map depending on locale, current economic situation, etc....but I'm trying to nail down 'average' cost of a single color metallic paint job on an A-body (Duster/Demon/Dart) to decide if I want to save up or go it by myself (again). Those of you who have had cars painted within the last year, what did it cost?


this is what $9500 cash got me. car was stripped to bare metal, minimal rust repair. painted in a garage at the painters house. took 3 months. base clear.