What is the average price to replace the front brake pads and hardware kit and remove and clean and lubricate caliper pins on both sides?

That sounds a little steep, I would call around. Did you want to do the job yourself? This is how and you can get the parts from Amazon for about $160 for front and rear brake pads and rotors with fluid and brake cleaner and hardware kit.

https://amzn.to/3ZCdgQW

Here is a video of the job being done on a similar car, the process is the same:

https://youtu.be/VtqeB0qgrTs?si=9D0VXF59sDMkj09M

Make sure to go over this guide as well before you begin.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-break-in-brake-pads-or-rotors

Make sure to do it one side at a time and pump the brakes and have a good brake pedal before you drive it. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.