2021 Mazda 3 alternator price snapshot
- Low
- $22
- Average
- $138
- High
- $290

Year-specific price guide
A used 2021 Mazda 3 alternator costs $22 to $290, with a median asking price of $120. Based on 83 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2024 (6 model years), updated Aug 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $22–$290 | 59 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $41–$173 | 21 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $140–$195 | 3 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $22–$290 overall range
Replacement cost
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for alternator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full alternator replacement cost breakdown
Fitment matters
Year-specific context
The 2021 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 83 with posted prices. Its $120 median is 40% above the Mazda 3 guide's $86 median.
Among the 7 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #7 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024. Shopping across all 6 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
Based on 83 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Mazda 3 alternator lists between $22 and $290, with a median asking price of $120.
Using a used part, a 2021 Mazda 3 alternator replacement typically runs $215–$495 all-in: the median used alternator for this year lists at $120, and independent-shop labor for alternator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Mazda 3 alternator also appear under model years 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.