Kia K5 engine price snapshot
- Low
- $800
- Average
- $2,006
- High
- $3,795
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia K5 engine?
Asking prices from 217 salvage yards in 33 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 Kia K5 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 Kia K5 engine costs $800 to $3,795, with a median asking price of $1,904. Based on 294 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2024 (5 model years), updated Oct 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,062
Grade B (good)$1,635
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$820–$3,795185 listings
Grade BStandard used$800–$2,955109 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $820–$3,795 | 185 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $800–$2,955 | 109 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,062
Grade B$1,635
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $800–$3,795 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia K5 engine is listed
We found priced Kia K5 engine listings at 217 salvage yards across 33 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 141 listings (11% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $1,282, while Pennsylvania yards ask $3,250, 154% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 141 | 19 | $1,812-5% |
| Ohio | 107 | 15 | $1,708-10% |
| Indiana | 101 | 12 | $2,075+9% |
| California | 100 | 20 | $1,500-21% |
| Kentucky | 95 | 8 | $2,091+10% |
| Texas | 93 | 23 | $1,282-33% |
| Pennsylvania | 74 | 6 | $3,250+71% |
| Florida | 72 | 10 | $1,738-9% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,904 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia K5 engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,904
- Kia K5 median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,855–$4,905
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia K5 engine cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia K5 engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia K5 engine are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 5 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 26% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $2,062.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.6L (VIN 2, 8th digit), lists at a $1,745 median, while 2.5L (VIN 8, 8th digit) commands $2,410, a 38% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $1,750, while 2023 tops the table at $1,975. Parts from 2021–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia K5 sits 23% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,475), 140% above the Honda Civic ($792), and 11% below the Toyota RAV4 ($2,137) 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 Kia K5 parts are priced?
01wide ±163%
Transmission Control Module
$151median
$48$541
02wide ±167%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$50$550
03wide ±177%
Side Mirror
$250median
$58$944
04wide ±232%
Car Radio
$287median
$65$1,394
05wide ±234%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$25$493
06wide ±192%
Air Bag
$209median
$40$844
07wide ±128%
Wheels
$171median
$40$477
08wide ±106%
Front Seat
$220median
$85$550
09wide ±175%
Engine Computer
$181median
$40$675
10wide ±115%
Tail Light
$296median
$75$756
11wide ±125%
Grille
$170median
$50$475
12wide ±79%
Door Assembly
$821median
$350$1,643
Price comparisons
Compare Kia K5 engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsKiaK5
Elantra$2,475
K5$1,904
$571 diff4,552 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsKiaK5
Civic$792
K5$1,904
$1,112 diff4,020 listings
EnginecompareToyotaRAV4vsKiaK5
RAV4$2,137
K5$1,904
$233 diff2,937 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsKiaK5
Class$6,350
K5$1,904
$4,446 diff2,876 listings
EnginecompareMercedesEClassvsKiaK5
Class$5,038
K5$1,904
$3,134 diff2,760 listings
EnginecompareFordF150vsKiaK5
F150$3,273
K5$1,904
$1,369 diff2,730 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±178%
BMW X3
$3,300median
$900$12,644
BMWwide ±154%
BMW X5
$7,060median
$1,200$23,000
Chevywide ±170%
Chevy Equinox
$1,400median
$270$5,031
Chevywide ±112%
Chevy Malibu
$1,250median
$450$3,252
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,138median
$1,200$12,637
Chevywide ±128%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,750median
$1,112$13,300
Chevywide ±195%
Chevy Traverse
$905median
$152$3,680
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$3,000median
$610$17,869
Kiawide ±88%
Kia Forte
$2,244median
$1,050$5,020
Kiawide ±93%
Kia Optima
$3,000median
$450$6,017
Kiawide ±115%
Kia Sorento
$2,800median
$872$7,300
Kiawide ±108%
Kia Soul
$2,325median
$895$5,935
Common questions
Kia K5 engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Kia K5?
The median asking price is $1,904 across 294 priced listings from 217 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $2,062. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $1,750.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia K5 engine?
Using a used part, a Kia K5 engine replacement typically runs $2,855–$4,905 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $1,904, 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 Kia K5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia K5 engine years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia K5 engine fitments across 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 5 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.