Ram 3500 alternator — 5.7L, 160 amp price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $92
- High
- $236
Trim-specific price guide
Ram 3500 Alternator — 5.7L, 160 amp prices
Pricing for the 5.7L, 160 amp variant of the Ram 3500 alternator, aggregated from 111 salvage yard listings across 3 model years.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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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Price summary
A used Ram 3500 alternator (5.7L, 160 amp) costs $25 to $236, with a median asking price of $66. Based on 111 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$65
Grade C (fair)$80
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$23687 listings
Grade CVisible wear$80–$802 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$8022 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$236 | 87 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $80–$80 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$80 | 22 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$65
Grade C$80
Ungraded$66
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$236 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 5.7L, 160 amp priced differently?
This pricing covers the 5.7L, 160 amp variant of the Ram 3500 alternator, based on 111 priced listings across 3 model years (2015, 2017, 2018). Its $66 median is 33% below the Ram 3500 alternator overall median of $99.
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 5.7L, 160 amp cost by year?
Other trims
Other Ram 3500 alternator variants
5.7L, 180 amp
3 yrs$55$35 – $2986.4L, 160 amp
8 yrs$80$35 – $2806.4L, 180 amp
9 yrs$75$25 – $2986.4L, 220 amp
10 yrs$86$40 – $3156.4L, 400 amp (dual alternanators), ID 68527973AA
1 yr$132$65 – $3006.7L, 180 amp
8 yrs$101$35 – $3386.7L, 220 amp
10 yrs$100$42 – $4246.7L, 440 amp (2-220 amp alternators, opt XF7)
7 yrs$161$50 – $5006.7L, 440 amp service (2-220 amp alternators)
1 yr$161$64 – $500Common questions
Ram 3500 alternator (5.7L, 160 amp) FAQ
How much is a used Ram 3500 alternator (5.7L, 160 amp)?
Based on 111 priced salvage-yard listings across 3 model years, a used Ram 3500 alternator in the 5.7L, 160 amp variant lists between $25 and $236, with a median asking price of $66.
Which Ram 3500 years use the 5.7L, 160 amp alternator?
The 5.7L, 160 amp variant appears in model years 2015, 2017, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 5.7L, 160 amp condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $65, Grade C has a median of $80. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.