Kia Sorento engine price snapshot
- Low
- $499
- Average
- $2,683
- High
- $6,915
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Sorento engine ?
How much does a used Kia Sorento engine cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Sorento engine costs $499 to $6,915, with a median asking price of $2,694. Based on 1,566 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,860
Grade B (good)$2,096
Grade C (fair)$2,850
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$499–$6,9151,099 listings
Grade BStandard used$737–$5,457322 listings
Grade CVisible wear$2,850–$2,8504 listings
Grade XUngraded$500–$6,670141 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $499–$6,915 | 1,099 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $737–$5,457 | 322 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $2,850–$2,850 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $500–$6,670 | 141 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,860
Grade B$2,096
Grade C$2,850
Ungraded$2,550
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $499–$6,915 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Sorento engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $2,694
- Kia Sorento median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $3,645–$5,695
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Sorento engine cost by year?
2024299 listingsFits 5 years$2,830$500 – $5,2602023298 listingsFits 6 years$2,096$499 – $5,2602022298 listingsFits 6 years$2,072$499 – $6,0902021299 listingsFits 6 years$2,220$499 – $6,0902020100 listingsFits 6 years$2,543$1,250 – $5,4992019100 listingsFits 6 years$2,550$1,400 – $4,9002018150 listingsFits 7 years$2,800$1,250 – $5,4992016150 listingsFits 7 years$3,417$500 – $6,915
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Sorento engine cost?
The going rate for a used Kia Sorento engine is $2,694 at the median, with listings spanning $499 to $6,915. That figure comes from 1,566 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 0% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $2,860.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, electric, VIN G (8th digit, HEV), lists at a $1,014 median, while gasoline, 1.6L, VIN H (8th digit, PHEV) commands $3,225, a 218% 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 $2,072, while 2016 tops the table at $3,417. Parts from 2020–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Sorento sits 8% above the Hyundai Elantra ($2,494), 190% above the Honda Civic ($928), and 8% above 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 Sorento parts are priced?
01wide ±745%
Transmission
$770median
$100$11,573
02wide ±216%
Front Bumper
$240median
$20$1,055
03wide ±124%
Rear Bumper
$267median
$40$700
04wide ±2322%
Hood
$631median
$60$29,360
05wide ±161%
Fender
$263median
$50$899
06wide ±255%
Headlight Assembly
$540median
$45$2,800
07wide ±550%
Tail Light
$251median
$40$2,800
08wide ±348881%
Alternator
$86median
$20$600,095
09wide ±187%
Starter
$75median
$20$301
10wide ±8728%
Radiator
$172median
$50$30,075
11wide ±249%
AC Compressor
$181median
$50$950
12wide ±193%
Transfer Case
$239median
$79$1,000
13wide ±219%
Axle Shaft
$137median
$24$623
14wide ±202%
Strut
$116median
$25$493
15wide ±192%
Steering Rack
$205median
$45$834
16wide ±208%
Grille
$240median
$20$1,020
17wide ±207%
Side Mirror
$230median
$20$974
18wide ±172%
Turbocharger
$388median
$140$1,476
19wide ±255%
AC Condenser
$162median
$35$861
20wide ±198%
Wheels
$230median
$15$924
21wide ±373%
Fuel Pump
$140median
$40$1,083
22wide ±160%
Water Pump
$100median
$20$340
23wide ±132%
Power Steering Pump
$209median
$40$590
24wide ±267%
ABS Module
$241median
$40$1,325
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Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±295%
Engine Computer
$165median
$25$1,000
27wide ±260%
Throttle Body
$76median
$30$425
28wide ±278%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$20$493
29wide ±218%
Drive Shaft
$241median
$71$1,123
30wide ±174%
Tailgate
$1,300median
$85$4,600
31wide ±176%
Intake Manifold
$131median
$40$500
32wide ±82%
Control Arm
$175median
$50$337
33wide ±247%
Blower Motor
$76median
$30$405
34wide ±250%
Exhaust Manifold
$310median
$50$1,600
35wide ±417%
Transmission Control Module
$145median
$25$1,234
36wide ±268%
Steering Column
$221median
$56$1,240
37wide ±277%
Fuel Tank
$194median
$71$1,144
38wide ±142%
Window Regulator
$130median
$40$410
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40spread ±40%
Torque Converter
$250median
$100$300
41wide ±113%
Steering Wheel
$252median
$39$610
42wide ±210%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$35$450
43wide ±261%
Car Radio
$335median
$25$1,775
44wide ±144%
Heater Core
$116median
$66$401
45wide ±314%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$15$662
46wide ±282%
Sunroof
$330median
$65$1,925
47wide ±139%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$30$305
48wide ±119%
Fog Light
$185median
$28$470
49wide ±229%
Center Console
$105median
$40$520
50wide ±249%
Air Bag
$177median
$40$923
51wide ±245%
Door Assembly
$585median
$100$2,970
52wide ±102%
Quarter Panel
$499median
$42$1,059
53wide ±214%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$450median
$50$1,979
54wide ±377%
Front Seat
$184median
$30$1,416
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Sorento engine prices
Enginecompare
ToyotaRAV4vsKiaSorento
RAV4$2,500
Sorento$2,694
$194 diff4,171 listings
EnginecompareJeepGrandCherokeevsKiaSorento
Cherokee$3,729
Sorento$2,694
$1,035 diff3,631 listings
EnginecompareJeepWranglervsKiaSorento
Wrangler$4,663
Sorento$2,694
$1,969 diff3,497 listings
EnginecompareFordExplorervsKiaSorento
Explorer$1,633
Sorento$2,694
$1,061 diff3,439 listings
EnginecompareJeepCherokeevsKiaSorento
Cherokee$1,525
Sorento$2,694
$1,169 diff3,355 listings
EnginecompareToyotaHighlandervsKiaSorento
Highlander$2,675
Sorento$2,694
$19 diff3,243 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 ±61%
Kia Seltos
$2,350median
$895$3,750
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 Sorento engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Kia Sorento?
Based on 1,566 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Sorento engine lists between $499 and $6,915, with a median asking price of $2,694.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Sorento engine?
Using a used part, a Kia Sorento engine replacement typically runs $3,645–$5,695 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $2,694, 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 Sorento engine?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 6 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 Sorento model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Sorento engine years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Sorento engine listings appear across model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 12 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 Sorento motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The Kia Sorento engine prices on this page apply — median $2,694, from 1,566 salvage yard listings.