Kia Sportage engine — 2.4L (VIN C, 8th digit), California emissions price snapshot
- Low
- $1
- Average
- $2,802
- High
- $4,845

Trim-specific price guide
A used Kia Sportage engine (2.4L (VIN C, 8th digit), California emissions) costs $1 to $4,845, with a median asking price of $3,500. Based on 80 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,125–$3,500 | 46 | |
| Grade BStandard used | Updating | — | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $500–$500 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1–$4,845 | 33 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1–$4,845 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 2.4L (VIN C, 8th digit), California emissions variant of the Kia Sportage engine, based on 80 priced listings across 2 model years (2015, 2016). Its $3,500 median is 21% above the Kia Sportage engine overall median of $2,901.
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
Based on 80 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Sportage engine in the 2.4L (VIN C, 8th digit), California emissions variant lists between $1 and $4,845, with a median asking price of $3,500.
The 2.4L (VIN C, 8th digit), California emissions variant appears in model years 2015, 2016. Prices and availability differ by year.
Yes. Grade A has a median of $2,900, Grade C has a median of $500. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.