Used 2018 Kia Sportage engine from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2018 Kia Sportage Engine prices

Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2018 Kia Sportage, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedOct 21, 2026

Part overview

About the 2018 Kia Sportage engine

A used 2018 Kia Sportage engine costs between $1,825 and $6,307, with a median of $3,701 from 94 salvage yard listings.

What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →

Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary

A used 2018 Kia Sportage engine costs $1,825 to $6,307, with a median asking price of $3,701. Based on 94 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2022 (6 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$3,769
Grade B (good)$3,195

2018 Kia Sportage engine price snapshot

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Low
$1,825
Average
$3,645
High
$6,307
100 listings observed · 94 priced listings used · last updated Oct 21, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$2,000–$5,64569 listings
Grade BStandard used$2,358–$4,57016 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,825–$6,3079 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,825–$6,307 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2018 Kia Sportage engine replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$3,701
2018 Kia Sportage median asking price
Labor
$950–$3,000
10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$4,650–$6,700
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

2.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo)49 listingsInterchange 2017–2022$4,102$2,200 – $6,307
2.4L (VIN C, 8th digit)45 listingsInterchange 2017–2022$3,195$1,825 – $4,275

Year-specific context

How does the 2018 Kia Sportage compare?

The 2018 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 94 with posted prices. Its $3,701 median is 21% above the Kia Sportage guide's $3,055 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #11 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Shopping across all 6 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Common questions

2018 Kia Sportage engine FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Kia Sportage engine?

Based on 94 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Kia Sportage engine lists between $1,825 and $6,307, with a median asking price of $3,701.

How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Kia Sportage engine?

Using a used part, a 2018 Kia Sportage engine replacement typically runs $4,650–$6,700 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $3,701, 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.

Will a 2018 Kia Sportage engine fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Kia Sportage engine also appear under model years 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2018 Kia Sportage motor?

A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Kia Sportage engine — median $3,701, from 94 listings.

2018 Kia Sportage Engine Cost — Used From $1,825 to $6,307