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Prices are for one 22-inch blade, checked on November 2, 2026. Wipers are cheap enough that the right type for your climate matters more than a few dollars. We compared the features each brand publishes and the warranty listed by the store; we did not run wear tests.
Premium pick: Bosch ICON
The ICON is a beam blade, the frameless style that presses evenly across curved windshields and resists ice build-up. It cost the same $32.99 at AutoZone and Advance, so buy it where you get free installation (Advance lists free wiper installation with purchase) or a rewards bonus.
Water-repellent pick: Rain-X Latitude 2-in-1
The Latitude 2-in-1 adds a water-repellent coating as it wipes, for $29.99 at Advance. AutoZone carried other Rain-X beam blades, such as WeatherClear at $24.99 and Quantum Elite at $29.99, and was offering a $10 Bonus Reward on two Quantum or Silicone AdvantEdge blades.
Best-value beam: Carquest XtraClear or Duralast Flex
Store-brand beam blades give most of the benefit of a premium beam for less. Carquest XtraClear Premium Beam was $19.99 at Advance and Duralast Flex was $22.99 at AutoZone. Replace them a little more often and you still spend less over a year.
All wiper prices
| Part | AutoZone | Advance Auto Parts | Lower price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch ICON beam wiper, 22 in (22A) | $32.99Bosch ICON 22 in beam wiper 22A | $32.99Bosch ICON ClearMax 365 22 in beam wiper 22AWarranty: 90-day | Same price |
| Store-brand beam wiper, 22 in | $22.99Duralast Flex 22 in beam wiper DLF22N | $19.99Carquest XtraClear Premium Beam 22 in wiper XC22Warranty: 90-day | Advance Auto Partsby $3.00 |
| Store-brand conventional wiper, 22 in | $13.99Duralast 22 in conventional wiper DL-22 | $12.49Carquest XtraClear Conventional 22 in wiper XQ22Warranty: 90-day | Advance Auto Partsby $1.50 |
| Rain-X Latitude 2-in-1 beam wiper, 22 in | No equivalent listed when we checked | $29.99Rain-X Latitude 2-in-1 22 in beam wiperWarranty: 90-day | Not comparable |
Prices checked on Nov 2, 2026 on each store's public website (store pickup prices for AutoZone at 4915 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, FL, and Advance Auto Parts at 904 N State St, Bunnell, FL 32110); store prices and availability vary by location. Prices are before tax and exclude any battery core charge or refundable deposit. Always confirm the final price and fit for your vehicle at checkout.
Full details are on wiper blade prices; for lighting, see headlight bulb prices.
Frequently asked questions
In snow and on curved windshields, generally yes: no exposed frame to clog and more even pressure. On flatter windshields in mild climates, a conventional blade works fine for less.Are beam wiper blades better?
Often the rubber compound and coating last longer, but a $20 store-brand beam blade replaced on time can wipe as cleanly as a worn premium one. Replace any blade once it streaks or chatters.Are expensive wiper blades worth it?
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