Buick Encore alternator — VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2) price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $126
- High
- $325
Trim-specific price guide
Buick Encore Alternator — VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2) prices
Pricing for the VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2) variant of the Buick Encore alternator, aggregated from 171 salvage yard listings across 4 model years.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Last updatedOct 15, 2026AS
Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Price summary
A used Buick Encore alternator (VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2)) costs $35 to $325, with a median asking price of $105. Based on 171 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$111
Grade B (good)$61
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$325143 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$12612 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$14016 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$325 | 143 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$126 | 12 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$140 | 16 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$111
Grade B$61
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$325 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2) priced differently?
This pricing covers the VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2) variant of the Buick Encore alternator, based on 171 priced listings across 4 model years (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019). Its $105 median is 24% above the Buick Encore alternator overall median of $85.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Buick Encore alternator variants
Common questions
Buick Encore alternator (VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2)) FAQ
How much is a used Buick Encore alternator (VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2))?
Based on 171 priced salvage-yard listings across 4 model years, a used Buick Encore alternator in the VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2) variant lists between $35 and $325, with a median asking price of $105.
Which Buick Encore years use the VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2) alternator?
The VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2) variant appears in model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $111, Grade B has a median of $61. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.