White Granite Countertops - Photo Courtesy: TovTov.com. As we’ve noted in other posts, granite countertop prices for the material and installation range from about $100 per square foot up to $250. That’s a broad spectrum! Here are the factors that affect the price you’ll pay for granite counters. The grade of the material: There are typically four grades of material: closeout/clearance, builder’s grade, premium and designer. Each vendor uses their own specific labels, but those terms give you an idea of what you’ll find.