Kia Sportage engine price snapshot
- Low
- $1
- Average
- $3,067
- High
- $28,825
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Sportage engine ?
How much does a used Kia Sportage engine cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Sportage engine costs $1 to $28,825, with a median asking price of $2,901. Based on 1,144 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,960
Grade B (good)$2,563
Grade C (fair)$500
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$65–$28,825723 listings
Grade BStandard used$400–$5,575139 listings
Grade CVisible wear$500–$5001 listings
Grade XUngraded$1–$5,787281 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $65–$28,825 | 723 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $400–$5,575 | 139 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $500–$500 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1–$5,787 | 281 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,960
Grade B$2,563
Grade C$500
Ungraded$3,099
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1–$28,825 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Sportage engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $2,901
- Kia Sportage median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $3,850–$5,900
- 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 Sportage engine cost by year?
202570 listings$3,164$1,043 – $5,0582024125 listingsFits 5 years$2,860$390 – $6,0002023248 listingsFits 5 years$2,543$350 – $4,600202222 listingsFits 6 years$3,099$2,400 – $4,5002021100 listingsFits 6 years$3,119$350 – $5,0002020100 listingsFits 6 years$3,320$1,750 – $28,8252019100 listingsFits 6 years$2,883$1,200 – $5,4852018136 listingsFits 5 years$3,770$65 – $8,225201750 listingsFits 6 years$1,250$578 – $3,0942016150 listingsFits 3 years$3,200$100 – $5,7872015146 listingsFits 3 years$2,578$1 – $5,144
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Sportage engine cost?
Based on 1,144 listings, a used engine for the Kia Sportage runs $2,901 at the median, ranging $1–$28,825. That figure comes from 1,144 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 492% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $2,960.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $1,250, while 2018 tops the table at $3,770. Parts from 2019–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Sportage sits 16% above the Hyundai Elantra ($2,494), 213% above the Honda Civic ($928), and 16% 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 Sportage parts are priced?
01wide ±204%
Transmission
$908median
$100$3,800
02wide ±213%
Front Bumper
$212median
$24$925
03wide ±150%
Rear Bumper
$200median
$49$650
04wide ±179%
Hood
$415median
$65$1,551
05wide ±132%
Fender
$225median
$45$640
06wide ±1848%
Headlight Assembly
$779median
$30$28,825
07wide ±642%
Tail Light
$216median
$25$2,800
08wide ±217%
Alternator
$86median
$12$385
09wide ±155%
Starter
$86median
$35$301
10wide ±390%
Radiator
$207median
$20$1,636
11wide ±239%
AC Compressor
$162median
$47$822
12wide ±393%
Transfer Case
$241median
$84$1,979
13wide ±162%
Axle Shaft
$125median
$40$445
14wide ±162%
Strut
$125median
$35$439
15wide ±307%
Steering Rack
$270median
$53$1,712
16wide ±185%
Grille
$193median
$17$730
17wide ±268%
Side Mirror
$218median
$30$1,200
18wide ±226%
Turbocharger
$275median
$35$1,279
19wide ±432%
AC Condenser
$180median
$40$1,594
20wide ±159%
Wheels
$190median
$40$644
21wide ±361%
Fuel Pump
$145median
$35$1,083
22wide ±144%
Water Pump
$109median
$25$340
23wide ±139%
Power Steering Pump
$193median
$40$578
24wide ±215%
ABS Module
$230median
$35$1,024
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Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±315%
Engine Computer
$178median
$20$1,143
27wide ±303%
Throttle Body
$66median
$25$425
28wide ±298%
Brake Caliper
$81median
$11$493
29wide ±94%
Drive Shaft
$177median
$66$399
30wide ±204%
Tailgate
$1,024median
$36$4,205
31wide ±177%
Intake Manifold
$150median
$50$580
32wide ±139%
Control Arm
$115median
$35$354
33wide ±203%
Blower Motor
$76median
$22$331
34wide ±212%
Exhaust Manifold
$405median
$85$1,800
35wide ±1003%
Transmission Control Module
$136median
$23$2,750
36wide ±161%
Steering Column
$248median
$45$845
37wide ±190%
Fuel Tank
$205median
$53$834
38wide ±129%
Window Regulator
$113median
$30$321
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±104%
Torque Converter
$231median
$95$574
41wide ±125%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$25$460
42wide ±233%
Ignition Switch
$100median
$35$500
43wide ±9879%
Car Radio
$175median
$25$34,600
44wide ±198%
Heater Core
$116median
$40$500
45wide ±143%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$320
46wide ±302%
Sunroof
$346median
$86$2,178
47wide ±189%
Master Cylinder
$81median
$25$331
48wide ±110%
Fog Light
$193median
$40$466
49wide ±382%
Center Console
$166median
$25$1,294
50wide ±196%
Air Bag
$296median
$40$1,200
51wide ±182%
Door Assembly
$321median
$40$1,210
52wide ±101%
Quarter Panel
$561median
$300$1,437
53wide ±104%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$375median
$27$806
54wide ±352%
Front Seat
$230median
$40$1,659
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Sportage engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsKiaSportage
Elantra$2,494
Sportage$2,901
$407 diff5,319 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsKiaSportage
Civic$928
Sportage$2,901
$1,973 diff4,129 listings
EnginecompareToyotaRAV4vsKiaSportage
RAV4$2,500
Sportage$2,901
$401 diff3,749 listings
EnginecompareHyundaiSonatavsKiaSportage
Sonata$2,458
Sportage$2,901
$443 diff3,613 listings
EnginecompareRam1500vsKiaSportage
1500$3,532
Sportage$2,901
$631 diff3,382 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsKiaSportage
Class$6,122
Sportage$2,901
$3,221 diff3,302 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 Sorento
$2,694median
$499$6,915
Kiawide ±119%
Kia Soul
$2,400median
$200$5,935
Kiawide ±63%
Kia Telluride
$2,850median
$1,325$4,899
Common questions
Kia Sportage engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Kia Sportage?
Based on 1,144 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Sportage engine lists between $1 and $28,825, with a median asking price of $2,901.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Sportage engine?
Using a used part, a Kia Sportage engine replacement typically runs $3,850–$5,900 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $2,901, 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 Sportage 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 Sportage model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Sportage engine years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Sportage 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 Sportage motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The Kia Sportage engine prices on this page apply — median $2,901, from 1,144 salvage yard listings.