Kia Seltos engine price snapshot
- Low
- $895
- Average
- $2,374
- High
- $3,750
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Seltos engine ?
How much does a used Kia Seltos engine cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Seltos engine costs $895 to $3,750, with a median asking price of $2,350. Based on 128 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2025 (5 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,450
Grade B (good)$2,130
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,600–$3,750105 listings
Grade BStandard used$895–$2,51220 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$1,700–$1,7823 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,600–$3,750 | 105 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $895–$2,512 | 20 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,700–$1,782 | 3 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,450
Grade B$2,130
Ungraded$1,700
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $895–$3,750 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Seltos engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $2,350
- Kia Seltos median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $3,300–$5,350
- 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant (2025)
Other years2023
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Seltos engine cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Seltos engine cost?
A used Kia Seltos engine costs between $895 and $3,750, with a median asking price of $2,350. That figure comes from 128 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 15% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $2,450.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.6L (VIN 7, 8th digit, turbo), lists at a $2,350 median, while 2.0L (VIN A, 8th digit) commands $2,672, a 14% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $2,079, while 2025 tops the table at $2,450. Parts from 2021–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Seltos sits 6% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,494), 153% above the Honda Civic ($928), and 6% below the Toyota RAV4 ($2,500) 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.
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What other Kia Seltos parts are priced?
01wide ±100%
Transmission
$823median
$202$1,850
02wide ±106%
Front Bumper
$168median
$84$440
03wide ±161%
Rear Bumper
$200median
$50$695
04wide ±71%
Hood
$455median
$171$820
05wide ±79%
Fender
$200median
$50$366
06wide ±125%
Headlight Assembly
$725median
$115$1,930
07wide ±108%
Tail Light
$140median
$39$341
08wide ±108%
Alternator
$116median
$60$310
09wide ±108%
Starter
$118median
$45$299
10wide ±143%
Radiator
$201median
$53$626
11wide ±75%
AC Compressor
$169median
$60$315
12wide ±175%
Transfer Case
$218median
$100$865
13
Axle Shaft
Price data updating
14wide ±110%
Strut
$125median
$50$325
15wide ±88%
Steering Rack
$160median
$50$332
16wide ±225%
Grille
$153median
$21$710
17wide ±86%
Side Mirror
$187median
$67$389
18wide ±75%
Turbocharger
$368median
$200$752
19wide ±137%
AC Condenser
$153median
$50$470
20wide ±257%
Wheels
$189median
$30$1,000
21wide ±89%
Fuel Pump
$150median
$40$307
22wide ±146%
Water Pump
$40median
$20$137
23
Power Steering Pump
Price data updating
24wide ±188%
ABS Module
$165median
$25$644
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±108%
Engine Computer
$160median
$50$395
27wide ±167%
Throttle Body
$66median
$25$245
28wide ±266%
Brake Caliper
$90median
$14$493
29wide ±96%
Drive Shaft
$213median
$60$470
30wide ±96%
Tailgate
$1,326median
$100$2,641
31
Intake Manifold
Price data updating
32
Control Arm
Price data updating
33
Blower Motor
Price data updating
34wide ±66%
Exhaust Manifold
$725median
$550$1,500
35wide ±365%
Transmission Control Module
$136median
$25$1,019
36wide ±194%
Steering Column
$187median
$50$774
37wide ±74%
Fuel Tank
$172median
$64$320
38wide ±89%
Window Regulator
$149median
$50$315
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40
Torque Converter
Price data updating
41wide ±93%
Steering Wheel
$181median
$50$386
42wide ±118%
Ignition Switch
$100median
$40$275
43wide ±216%
Car Radio
$350median
$80$1,595
44
Heater Core
Price data updating
45wide ±154%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$343
46wide ±89%
Sunroof
$460median
$120$935
47wide ±144%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$76$295
48wide ±164%
Fog Light
$146median
$15$495
49wide ±104%
Center Console
$161median
$40$375
50wide ±193%
Air Bag
$141median
$50$595
51wide ±70%
Door Assembly
$737median
$186$1,225
52wide ±93%
Quarter Panel
$600median
$100$1,215
53wide ±90%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$545median
$75$1,052
54wide ±119%
Front Seat
$208median
$50$547
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Seltos engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsKiaSeltos
Elantra$2,494
Seltos$2,350
$144 diff4,303 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsKiaSeltos
Civic$928
Seltos$2,350
$1,422 diff3,113 listings
EnginecompareToyotaRAV4vsKiaSeltos
RAV4$2,500
Seltos$2,350
$150 diff2,733 listings
EnginecompareHyundaiSonatavsKiaSeltos
Sonata$2,458
Seltos$2,350
$108 diff2,597 listings
EnginecompareRam1500vsKiaSeltos
1500$3,532
Seltos$2,350
$1,182 diff2,366 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsKiaSeltos
Class$6,122
Seltos$2,350
$3,772 diff2,286 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±216%
Acura MDX
$1,920median
$275$8,587
Acurawide ±134%
Acura RDX
$2,156median
$50$5,812
BMWwide ±175%
BMW X3
$3,550median
$250$12,644
BMWwide ±164%
BMW X5
$7,000median
$75$23,000
Chevywide ±568%
Chevy Colorado
$2,514median
$250$28,825
Chevywide ±173%
Chevy Equinox
$1,400median
$200$5,031
Kiawide ±132%
Kia Forte
$2,218median
$500$6,357
Kiawide ±117%
Kia Optima
$2,500median
$150$6,017
Kiawide ±119%
Kia Sorento
$2,694median
$499$6,915
Kiawide ±119%
Kia Soul
$2,400median
$200$5,935
Kiawide ±497%
Kia Sportage
$2,901median
$1$28,825
Kiawide ±63%
Kia Telluride
$2,850median
$1,325$4,899
Common questions
Kia Seltos engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Kia Seltos?
Based on 128 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Seltos engine lists between $895 and $3,750, with a median asking price of $2,350.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Seltos engine?
Using a used part, a Kia Seltos engine replacement typically runs $3,300–$5,350 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $2,350, 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.
What affects the price of a used Kia Seltos engine?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Kia Seltos model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2023. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Seltos engine years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Seltos engine listings appear across model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 5 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Kia Seltos motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The Kia Seltos engine prices on this page apply — median $2,350, from 128 salvage yard listings.