Hyundai Elantra engine price snapshot
- Low
- $698
- Average
- $2,722
- High
- $7,900
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Hyundai Elantra engine?
Asking prices from 1,052 salvage yards in 50 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
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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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Hyundai Elantra engine
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
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Price summary
A used Hyundai Elantra engine costs $698 to $7,900, with a median asking price of $2,483. Based on 4,434 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,430
Grade B (good)$1,988
Grade C (fair)$1,800
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$698–$7,9003,099 listings
Grade BStandard used$700–$5,500598 listings
Grade CVisible wear$1,700–$2,00012 listings
Grade XUngraded$700–$6,405725 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $698–$7,900 | 3,099 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $700–$5,500 | 598 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,700–$2,000 | 12 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $700–$6,405 | 725 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,430
Grade B$1,988
Grade C$1,800
Ungraded$4,250
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $698–$7,900 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Hyundai Elantra engine is listed
We found priced Hyundai Elantra engine listings at 1,052 salvage yards across 50 states. California supplies the most, with 1,137 listings (11% of the total) from 98 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $2,000, while Michigan yards ask $2,975, 49% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,137 | 98 | $2,149-13% |
| Illinois | 1,042 | 48 | $2,075-16% |
| Michigan | 763 | 54 | $2,975+20% |
| Texas | 532 | 62 | $2,288-8% |
| Minnesota | 528 | 23 | $2,950+19% |
| North Carolina | 478 | 33 | $2,542+2% |
| Indiana | 442 | 28 | $2,051-17% |
| Florida | 422 | 47 | $2,000-19% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $2,483 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Hyundai Elantra engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $2,483
- Hyundai Elantra median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $3,435–$5,485
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. 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
2.0L, turbo (VIN K, 8th digit), AT (dual clutch)49 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$4,500$2,000 – $7,575
1.6L, naturally aspirated (VIN J, 8th digit, Hybrid), electric47 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$1,995$1,343 – $2,500
1.6L, naturally aspirated (VIN J, 8th digit, Hybrid), gasoline47 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$1,660$950 – $2,300
Model-year comparison
What does a Hyundai Elantra engine cost by year?
2025266 listingsFits 5 years$2,058$841 – $7,5752024257 listingsFits 5 years$2,274$790 – $7,9002023350 listingsFits 5 years$1,825$708 – $6,3402022350 listingsFits 5 years$1,570$698 – $5,6662021300 listingsFits 6 years$1,631$708 – $4,9002020750 listingsFits 4 years$2,647$1,000 – $6,9112019650 listingsFits 5 years$2,871$1,000 – $6,9112018630 listingsFits 5 years$3,056$1,199 – $7,1352017581 listingsFits 6 years$2,700$1,200 – $6,8072016449 listingsFits 4 years$2,343$750 – $5,9352015300 listingsFits 3 years$2,103$750 – $6,405
Market analysis
How much does a used Hyundai Elantra engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Hyundai Elantra engine are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 35% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $2,430.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, naturally aspirated (VIN G, 8th digit), lists at a $1,063 median, while 2.0L, turbo (VIN K, 8th digit), AT (dual clutch) commands $4,500, a 323% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $1,570, while 2018 tops the table at $3,056. Parts from 2021–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Hyundai Elantra sits 205% above the Honda Civic ($815), 24% above the Toyota RAV4 ($2,000), and 61% below the Mercedes C Class ($6,396) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine: what to check
- Ask for a compression or leak-down test result. Reputable yards test engines before sale.
- Under 100K miles is the sweet spot for a used engine; insist on documented donor mileage.
- Confirm what's included: manifolds, sensors, and accessories vary by yard and change the real price.
- Match the engine code exactly. The same model year can ship with multiple displacements.
- Budget for new gaskets, seals, and fluids on installation; they're cheap insurance on a used engine.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Hyundai Elantra parts are priced?
01wide ±248%
Tail Light
$162median
$28$831
02wide ±206%
Side Mirror
$140median
$28$605
03wide ±257%
Axle Shaft
$123median
$28$661
04wide ±216%
Grille
$216median
$34$966
05wide ±240%
Wheels
$150median
$30$750
06wide ±217%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$75$2,032
07wide ±185%
Transmission
$998median
$170$3,865
08wide ±276%
Strut
$115median
$25$660
09wide ±172%
Radiator
$167median
$35$608
10wide ±166%
AC Compressor
$144median
$45$524
11wide ±265%
Alternator
$86median
$25$480
12wide ±193%
Fender
$255median
$60$1,044
Price comparisons
Compare Hyundai Elantra engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsHondaCivic
Elantra$2,483
Civic$815
$1,668 diff8,262 listings
EnginecompareHyundaiElantravsMercedesCClass
Elantra$2,483
Class$6,396
$3,913 diff7,091 listings
EnginecompareHyundaiElantravsMercedesEClass
Elantra$2,483
Class$5,016
$2,533 diff6,899 listings
EnginecompareHyundaiElantravsHyundaiSonata
Elantra$2,483
Sonata$2,449
$34 diff6,831 listings
EnginecompareHyundaiElantravsDodgeChallenger
Elantra$2,483
Challenger$3,045
$562 diff6,664 listings
EnginecompareHyundaiElantravsRam3500
Elantra$2,483
3500$6,550
$4,067 diff6,526 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±171%
BMW X3
$3,438median
$900$12,625
BMWwide ±153%
BMW X5
$7,087median
$1,250$23,000
Chevywide ±170%
Chevy Equinox
$1,395median
$280$5,031
Chevywide ±116%
Chevy Malibu
$1,209median
$450$3,252
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,170median
$1,200$12,700
Chevywide ±130%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,700median
$1,112$13,300
Chevywide ±195%
Chevy Traverse
$905median
$152$3,680
Dodgewide ±290%
Dodge Challenger
$3,045median
$610$18,250
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Charger
$2,814median
$795$17,000
Hyundaiwide ±117%
Hyundai Santa Fe
$2,865median
$878$7,573
Hyundaiwide ±135%
Hyundai Sonata
$2,449median
$476$7,067
Hyundaiwide ±102%
Hyundai Tucson
$2,850median
$675$6,500
Common questions
Hyundai Elantra engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Hyundai Elantra?
The median asking price is $2,483 across 4,434 priced listings from 1,052 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $2,430. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $1,570.
How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai Elantra engine?
Using a used part, a Hyundai Elantra engine replacement typically runs $3,435–$5,485 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $2,483, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra engine years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Hyundai Elantra engine fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.