Nissan Sentra alternator price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $110
- High
- $430
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Sentra alternator ?
How much does a used Nissan Sentra alternator cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Nissan Sentra alternator costs $25 to $430, with a median asking price of $85. Based on 445 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$85
Grade B (good)$111
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$430315 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$32967 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$45–$15063 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$430 | 315 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$329 | 67 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$150 | 63 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$85
Grade B$111
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$430 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Sentra alternator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $85
- Nissan Sentra median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $180–$460
- median used part + labor
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
Model-year comparison
What does a Nissan Sentra alternator cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 4 years$163$60 – $201202450 listingsFits 4 years$163$60 – $201202350 listingsFits 4 years$87$50 – $228202250 listingsFits 4 years$187$60 – $201202150 listingsFits 2 years$100$25 – $329202050 listingsFits 2 years$97$25 – $329201991 listingsFits 7 years$75$40 – $430201891 listingsFits 7 years$80$50 – $4302017100 listingsFits 7 years$75$35 – $299201650 listingsFits 7 years$55$50 – $157201550 listingsFits 7 years$65$65 – $65
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Sentra alternator cost?
Expect to pay $25–$430 for a used Nissan Sentra alternator; the median listing asks $85. That figure comes from 445 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.8L, lists at a $50 median, while 1.6L commands $86, a 72% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $55, while 2022 tops the table at $187. Parts from 2013–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Sentra sits 33% below the Ford F150 ($126), 32% below the Ram 1500 ($125), and 55% below the Jeep Wrangler ($190) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used alternator: what to check
- Ask for the amperage rating. The same vehicle can ship with multiple outputs.
- Bench-tested units are worth a small premium; ask for the test result.
- Check pulley type (solid vs clutched) matches your old unit.
- Low-mileage donors matter less here than test results. Brushes wear by hours, not miles.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Nissan Sentra parts are priced?
01wide ±226%
Engine
$500median
$1$2,262
02wide ±218%
Transmission
$1,048median
$40$4,610
03wide ±234%
Front Bumper
$198median
$30$956
04wide ±110%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$45$595
05wide ±91%
Hood
$556median
$90$1,097
06wide ±8342%
Fender
$188median
$18$31,385
07wide ±7689%
Headlight Assembly
$650median
$40$99,999
08wide ±156%
Tail Light
$109median
$20$361
09wide ±146%
Starter
$72median
$27$237
10wide ±615%
Radiator
$120median
$25$1,500
11wide ±169%
AC Compressor
$107median
$25$387
12wide ±115%
Transfer Case
$400median
$65$987
13wide ±132%
Axle Shaft
$165median
$35$470
14wide ±149%
Strut
$90median
$45$314
15wide ±168%
Steering Rack
$195median
$45$700
16wide ±460%
Grille
$100median
$20$940
17wide ±346%
Side Mirror
$117median
$15$825
18wide ±254%
Turbocharger
$280median
$45$1,465
19wide ±733%
AC Condenser
$100median
$35$1,500
20wide ±614%
Wheels
$145median
$35$1,815
21wide ±145%
Fuel Pump
$108median
$30$343
22wide ±152%
Water Pump
$62median
$15$204
23wide ±373%
Power Steering Pump
$56median
$41$459
24wide ±190%
ABS Module
$110median
$18$437
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±285%
Engine Computer
$134median
$35$798
27wide ±157%
Throttle Body
$75median
$19$255
28wide ±315%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$493
29
Drive Shaft
Price data updating
30wide ±121%
Tailgate
$449median
$13$1,100
31wide ±118%
Intake Manifold
$200median
$31$504
32wide ±194%
Control Arm
$75median
$40$331
33wide ±158%
Blower Motor
$99median
$30$343
34wide ±219%
Exhaust Manifold
$166median
$24$750
35wide ±259%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$14$590
36wide ±173%
Steering Column
$116median
$35$437
37wide ±154%
Fuel Tank
$123median
$35$415
38wide ±215%
Window Regulator
$99median
$40$466
39wide ±81%
Instrument Cluster
$65median
$45$150
40wide ±68%
Torque Converter
$450median
$125$740
41wide ±350%
Steering Wheel
$125median
$25$900
42wide ±152%
Ignition Switch
$100median
$30$333
43wide ±671%
Car Radio
$151median
$10$2,036
44wide ±209%
Heater Core
$116median
$30$515
45wide ±222%
Rear View Mirror
$74median
$15$343
46wide ±251%
Sunroof
$285median
$71$1,500
47wide ±170%
Master Cylinder
$90median
$25$331
48wide ±246%
Fog Light
$187median
$10$930
49wide ±210%
Center Console
$100median
$25$445
50wide ±144%
Air Bag
$234median
$31$706
51wide ±76%
Door Assembly
$975median
$100$1,589
52wide ±83%
Quarter Panel
$400median
$60$720
53wide ±123%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$350median
$100$960
54wide ±247%
Front Seat
$151median
$25$770
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Sentra alternator prices
Alternatorcompare
FordMustangvsNissanSentra
Mustang$133
Sentra$85
$48 diff2,735 listings
AlternatorcompareToyotaCorollavsNissanSentra
Corolla$95
Sentra$85
$10 diff2,310 listings
AlternatorcompareHyundaiElantravsNissanSentra
Elantra$92
Sentra$85
$7 diff2,129 listings
AlternatorcompareDodgeChargervsNissanSentra
Charger$86
Sentra$85
$1 diff2,099 listings
AlternatorcompareMercedesCClassvsNissanSentra
Class$169
Sentra$85
$84 diff2,079 listings
AlternatorcompareMercedesEClassvsNissanSentra
Class$200
Sentra$85
$115 diff1,989 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±212%
Acura MDX
$228median
$50$1,016
Acurawide ±172%
Acura RDX
$115median
$35$430
BMWwide ±338%
BMW X3
$127median
$35$894
BMWwide ±145%
BMW X5
$126median
$35$400
Chevywide ±12024%
Chevy Colorado
$135median
$35$32,500
Nissanwide ±177%
Nissan Altima
$111median
$10$402
Nissanwide ±96%
Nissan Frontier
$106median
$40$243
Nissanwide ±162%
Nissan Kicks
$85median
$40$316
Nissanwide ±129%
Nissan Murano
$97median
$50$300
Nissanwide ±713%
Nissan Pathfinder
$132median
$10$1,891
Nissanwide ±179%
Nissan Rogue
$105median
$25$400
Nissanwide ±286%
Nissan Versa
$50median
$30$316
Common questions
Nissan Sentra alternator FAQ
How much is a used alternator for a Nissan Sentra?
Based on 445 priced salvage yard listings, a used Nissan Sentra alternator lists between $25 and $430, with a median asking price of $85.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Sentra alternator?
Using a used part, a Nissan Sentra alternator replacement typically runs $180–$460 all-in: the median used alternator for this model lists at $85, 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.
What affects the price of a used Nissan Sentra alternator?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Nissan Sentra model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Nissan Sentra alternator years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Nissan Sentra alternator listings appear across model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 13 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.