Kia Soul engine price snapshot
- Low
- $892
- Average
- $2,589
- High
- $6,443
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Soul engine?
Asking prices from 608 salvage yards in 46 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
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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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Last updatedOct 31, 2026AS
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 Soul engine
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary
A used Kia Soul engine costs $892 to $6,443, with a median asking price of $2,395. Based on 1,156 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,390
Grade B (good)$2,058
Grade C (fair)$1,400
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$892–$6,443726 listings
Grade BStandard used$901–$5,051187 listings
Grade CVisible wear$1,400–$2,2503 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,000–$6,405240 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $892–$6,443 | 726 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $901–$5,051 | 187 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,400–$2,250 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,000–$6,405 | 240 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,390
Grade B$2,058
Grade C$1,400
Ungraded$3,100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $892–$6,443 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Soul engine is listed
We found priced Kia Soul engine listings at 608 salvage yards across 46 states. Texas supplies the most, with 327 listings (16% of the total) from 57 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $1,975, while Texas yards ask $2,750, 39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 327 | 57 | $2,750+15% |
| Florida | 194 | 52 | $2,500+4% |
| California | 182 | 59 | $1,975-18% |
| Illinois | 129 | 30 | $2,325-3% |
| North Carolina | 94 | 23 | $2,080-13% |
| Indiana | 79 | 19 | $2,254-6% |
| Ohio | 72 | 20 | $2,025-15% |
| Georgia | 63 | 26 | $2,313-3% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $2,395 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Soul engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $2,395
- Kia Soul median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $3,345–$5,395
- 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 Soul engine cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 2 years$2,048$1,606 – $3,487202450 listingsFits 5 years$1,800$1,395 – $4,100202380 listingsFits 5 years$2,164$1,275 – $3,3342022129 listingsFits 5 years$2,500$1,000 – $4,4002021182 listingsFits 5 years$2,500$895 – $5,3012020250 listingsFits 5 years$2,285$895 – $5,5002018200 listingsFits 5 years$2,800$1,250 – $4,2002017198 listingsFits 5 years$2,500$1,250 – $4,9002016110 listingsFits 4 years$2,415$1,193 – $5,9352015200 listingsFits 6 years$2,325$892 – $6,443
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Soul engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Soul engine are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 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 71% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $2,390.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, electric model (EV), VIN 1 (8th digit), lists at a $2,000 median, while gasoline model, (2.0L, VIN U, 8th digit, MPI) commands $2,200, a 10% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2024 units carry the lowest median at $1,800, while 2018 tops the table at $2,800. Parts from 2020–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2024 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Soul sits 4% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,483), 202% above the Honda Civic ($792), and 20% 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 Soul parts are priced?
01wide ±219%
Side Mirror
$131median
$25$600
02wide ±205%
Wheels
$135median
$35$589
03wide ±245%
Tail Light
$175median
$30$889
04wide ±218%
Headlight Assembly
$314median
$59$1,425
05wide ±216%
Axle Shaft
$106median
$25$482
06wide ±274%
Transmission
$750median
$125$4,235
07wide ±196%
Grille
$175median
$30$715
08wide ±163%
Front Bumper
$200median
$50$700
09wide ±114%
Rear Bumper
$200median
$57$512
10wide ±202%
AC Condenser
$142median
$40$615
11wide ±146%
Radiator
$140median
$40$450
12wide ±179%
Alternator
$85median
$25$329
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Soul engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsKiaSoul
Elantra$2,483
Soul$2,395
$88 diff5,590 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsKiaSoul
Civic$792
Soul$2,395
$1,603 diff4,882 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsKiaSoul
Class$6,396
Soul$2,395
$4,001 diff3,813 listings
EnginecompareMercedesEClassvsKiaSoul
Class$5,038
Soul$2,395
$2,643 diff3,622 listings
EnginecompareHyundaiSonatavsKiaSoul
Sonata$2,443
Soul$2,395
$48 diff3,550 listings
EnginecompareDodgeChallengervsKiaSoul
Challenger$3,000
Soul$2,395
$605 diff3,331 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 ±137%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,200median
$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
Dodgewide ±287%
Dodge Charger
$2,758median
$795$16,600
Kiawide ±82%
Kia Forte
$2,200median
$1,090$4,706
Kiawide ±93%
Kia Optima
$3,000median
$450$6,017
Kiawide ±115%
Kia Sorento
$2,800median
$872$7,300
Common questions
Kia Soul engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Kia Soul?
The median asking price is $2,395 across 1,156 priced listings from 608 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $2,390. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $1,800.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Soul engine?
Using a used part, a Kia Soul engine replacement typically runs $3,345–$5,395 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $2,395, 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 Soul model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Soul engine years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Soul engine fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.