Kia Sorento differential price snapshot
- Low
- $250
- Average
- $250
- High
- $250
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Sorento differential?
Salvage yard asking prices broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Kia Sorento differential
What the differential does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used differential price guide →
Also known asDiffRear DiffRear DifferentialFront DifferentialRear End
Price summary
A used Kia Sorento differential costs $250 to $250, with a median asking price of $250. Based on 2 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2019 (3 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Replacement cost
What is the Kia Sorento differential replacement cost?
- Used part
- $250
- Kia Sorento median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $440–$1,000
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for differential replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include gear oil and replacement seals. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using Kia Sorento and similar models
1 listings$250$250 – $250Non-Interchange search using only Kia Sorento
1 listings$250$250 – $250Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Sorento differential cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Sorento differential cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Sorento differential sit in a fairly tight band around the $250 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Sorento sits 91% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,639), 12% below the Jeep Grand Cherokee ($284), and 17% below the Audi Q7 ($300) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used differential: what to check
- Check gear ratio and ring backlash: Rotate the input flange to count ring-and-pinion ratios and check for excessive rotational play or binding between teeth.
- Inspect drain plug for metal debris: Pull the magnetic drain plug to look for heavy steel filings or gear teeth chips that indicate bearing or tooth failure.
- Confirm limited-slip versus open carrier type: Verify whether the unit houses standard open gears, a factory limited-slip clutch pack, or an electronic locker.
- Check input yoke and axle seal surfaces: Inspect seal contact areas for deep grooves, rust scaling, or oil leakage that will require new shaft seals.
- Refill with fresh specified gear lubricant: Install new axle seals and fill with fresh gear oil—adding friction modifier if equipped with limited-slip—before driving.
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$222median
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$201median
$35$924
04wide ±148%
Headlight Assembly
$550median
$153$1,779
05wide ±199%
Tail Light
$215median
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06wide ±155%
Grille
$225median
$53$750
07wide ±285%
Transmission
$785median
$131$4,599
08wide ±154%
Fender
$250median
$50$822
09wide ±122%
AC Compressor
$153median
$35$408
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Engine
$2,824median
$844$7,300
11wide ±264%
Strut
$110median
$25$606
12wide ±268%
Radiator
$163median
$50$925
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Auditight ±13%
Audi A4
$200median
$200$250
Audiwide ±66%
Audi Q3
$500median
$140$800
Audiwide ±92%
Audi Q7
$300median
$250$800
BMWtight ±17%
BMW M3
$895median
$595$900
Chevytight ±6%
Chevy Cruze
$250median
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Common questions
Kia Sorento differential FAQ
How much is a used differential for a Kia Sorento?
The median asking price is $250 across 2 priced listings.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Sorento differential?
Using a used part, a Kia Sorento differential replacement typically runs $440–$1,000 all-in: the median used differential for this model lists at $250, and independent-shop labor for differential replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include gear oil and replacement seals. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Kia Sorento model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2019, 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Sorento differential years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Sorento differential fitments across 2016, 2017, 2019. Searching all 3 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.