Kia Seltos engine price snapshot
- Low
- $1,350
- Average
- $2,275
- High
- $3,800
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Seltos engine?
Asking prices from 201 salvage yards in 34 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 Seltos 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 Seltos engine costs $1,350 to $3,800, with a median asking price of $2,250. Based on 380 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2025 (5 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,358
Grade B (good)$2,079
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,350–$3,800276 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,395–$3,20088 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,475–$3,70016 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,350–$3,800 | 276 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,395–$3,200 | 88 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,475–$3,700 | 16 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,358
Grade B$2,079
Ungraded$1,800
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,350–$3,800 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Seltos engine is listed
We found priced Kia Seltos engine listings at 201 salvage yards across 34 states. California supplies the most, with 69 listings (18% of the total) from 25 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $1,700, while Tennessee yards ask $2,800, 65% 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 | 69 | 25 | $2,200-2% |
| Texas | 64 | 31 | $2,140-5% |
| Florida | 29 | 12 | $2,450+9% |
| Georgia | 29 | 12 | $2,500+11% |
| Arizona | 21 | 7 | $2,358+5% |
| North Carolina | 18 | 6 | $2,730+21% |
| Illinois | 12 | 11 | $1,700-24% |
| Tennessee | 11 | 4 | $2,800+24% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $2,250 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Seltos engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $2,250
- Kia Seltos median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $3,200–$5,250
- 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 Seltos engine cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Seltos engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Seltos engine sit in a fairly tight band around the $2,250 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 13% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $2,358.
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: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $2,074, while 2025 tops the table at $2,450. Parts from 2021–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Seltos sits 9% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,483), 184% above the Honda Civic ($792), and 13% above the Toyota RAV4 ($2,000) 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 Seltos parts are priced?
01wide ±154%
Fog Light
$150median
$32$495
02wide ±107%
Front Seat
$215median
$85$547
03wide ±178%
Axle Shaft
$107median
$25$405
04wide ±134%
Transmission Control Module
$150median
$42$445
05wide ±109%
Headlight Assembly
$622median
$250$1,610
06wide ±249%
Brake Caliper
$95median
$20$493
07wide ±131%
Center Console
$151median
$50$445
08wide ±155%
Tail Light
$238median
$63$801
09wide ±182%
Air Bag
$165median
$40$640
10wide ±156%
Car Radio
$291median
$85$993
11wide ±188%
Grille
$180median
$34$710
12wide ±113%
Side Mirror
$181median
$50$460
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Seltos engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsKiaSeltos
Elantra$2,483
Seltos$2,250
$233 diff4,814 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsKiaSeltos
Civic$792
Seltos$2,250
$1,458 diff4,106 listings
EnginecompareToyotaRAV4vsKiaSeltos
RAV4$2,000
Seltos$2,250
$250 diff3,129 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsKiaSeltos
Class$6,396
Seltos$2,250
$4,146 diff3,037 listings
EnginecompareFordF150vsKiaSeltos
F150$3,270
Seltos$2,250
$1,020 diff2,899 listings
EnginecompareMercedesEClassvsKiaSeltos
Class$5,038
Seltos$2,250
$2,788 diff2,846 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 ±114%
Chevy Malibu
$1,232median
$450$3,252
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,170median
$1,200$12,700
Chevywide ±129%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,709median
$1,112$13,300
Chevywide ±195%
Chevy Traverse
$905median
$152$3,680
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$3,000median
$610$17,869
Kiawide ±82%
Kia Forte
$2,200median
$1,090$4,706
Kiawide ±93%
Kia Optima
$3,000median
$450$6,017
Kiawide ±114%
Kia Sorento
$2,824median
$844$7,300
Kiawide ±119%
Kia Soul
$2,335median
$892$6,443
Common questions
Kia Seltos engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Kia Seltos?
The median asking price is $2,250 across 380 priced listings from 201 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $2,358. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $2,074.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Seltos engine?
Using a used part, a Kia Seltos engine replacement typically runs $3,200–$5,250 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $2,250, 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 Seltos model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Seltos engine years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Seltos engine fitments across 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.