Trim-specific price guide

Kia Telluride Engine — (3.8L, VIN C, 8th digit), FWD prices

Pricing for the (3.8L, VIN C, 8th digit), FWD variant of the Kia Telluride engine, aggregated from 253 salvage yard listings across 6 model years.

2020 Kia Telluride · (3.8L, VIN C, 8th digit), FWD

$2,602

median asking price

40 priced listings · $1,700–$3,474

Price summary

A used Kia Telluride engine ((3.8L, VIN C, 8th digit), FWD) costs $1,325 to $4,899, with a median asking price of $2,635. Based on 253 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 5, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$2,982

Grade B (good)$2,500

Kia Telluride engine — (3.8L, VIN C, 8th digit), FWD price snapshot

USD

Low: $1,325
Average: $2,768
High: $4,899

253 priced listings across 6 model years· How we price·

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,745–$4,350111 listings

Grade BStandard used$1,325–$3,385121 listings

Grade CVisible wearUpdating

Grade XUngraded$1,900–$4,89921 listings

Grade	Price range	Listings
Grade AClean / low wear	$1,745–$4,350	111
Grade BStandard used	$1,325–$3,385	121
Grade CVisible wear	Updating	—
Grade XUngraded	$1,900–$4,899	21

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Grade A$2,982

Grade B$2,500

Ungraded$4,899

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,325–$4,899 overall range

Trim-specific context

How is the (3.8L, VIN C, 8th digit), FWD priced differently?

This pricing covers the (3.8L, VIN C, 8th digit), FWD variant of the Kia Telluride engine, based on 253 priced listings across 6 model years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). Its $2,635 median is 8% below the Kia Telluride engine overall median of $2,850.

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

Price by model year

What does a (3.8L, VIN C, 8th digit), FWD cost by year?

202040 listings$2,602$1,700 – $3,474 202150 listings$2,784$1,745 – $4,350 202243 listings$2,625$1,325 – $4,899 202327 listings$2,602$1,900 – $3,450 202450 listings$2,784$1,745 – $4,350 202543 listings$2,635$1,325 – $4,899

Other trims

Other Kia Telluride engine variants

Full Telluride guide

(3.8L, VIN C, 8th digit), AWD

6 yrs$2,998$1,500 – $4,899

Common questions

Kia Telluride engine ((3.8L, VIN C, 8th digit), FWD) FAQ

How much is a used Kia Telluride engine ((3.8L, VIN C, 8th digit), FWD)?

Based on 253 priced salvage-yard listings across 6 model years, a used Kia Telluride engine in the (3.8L, VIN C, 8th digit), FWD variant lists between $1,325 and $4,899, with a median asking price of $2,635.

Which Kia Telluride years use the (3.8L, VIN C, 8th digit), FWD engine?

The (3.8L, VIN C, 8th digit), FWD variant appears in model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Prices and availability differ by year.

Is there a price difference between (3.8L, VIN C, 8th digit), FWD condition grades?

Yes. Grade A has a median of $2,982, Grade B has a median of $2,500. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.