Used Engine prices

Based on 10 recent salvage yard listings, a used engine typically lists between $1,100 and $7,421, with a median asking price of $3,517. Condition grade, mileage, and fitment move the price within that range.

Usually, yes. Buying a used engine from a salvage yard or auto recycler typically costs a fraction of the new engine replacement cost at a dealership. Compare the grade-level medians above against any replacement quote you've received, and remember our figures exclude shipping and installation labor.

Salvage yards, junkyards, pick-and-pull lots, and online used parts marketplaces all sell used engines. Our index tracks asking prices nationally, so you can benchmark a local quote against the market range before you buy.

Expect to pay toward the upper half of the $1,100–$7,421 range for a grade-A engine with low mileage. Check the grade table above for the current grade-level medians, and confirm whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quote.