2016 Mazda 3 engine price snapshot
- Low
- $250
- Average
- $1,115
- High
- $2,800

Year-specific price guide
A used 2016 Mazda 3 engine costs $250 to $2,800, with a median asking price of $750. Based on 121 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2018 (6 model years), updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $398–$2,800 | 65 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $250–$1,932 | 5 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $398–$1,288 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $270–$2,500 | 49 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $250–$2,800 overall range
Replacement cost
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
Year-specific context
The 2016 guide is based on 150 observed listings, including 121 with posted prices. Its $750 median is 38% below the Mazda 3 guide's $1,206 median.
Among the 8 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #1 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018. 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
Based on 121 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Mazda 3 engine lists between $250 and $2,800, with a median asking price of $750.
Using a used part, a 2016 Mazda 3 engine replacement typically runs $1,700–$3,750 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $750, 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.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Mazda 3 engine also appear under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 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.
A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Mazda 3 engine — median $750, from 121 listings.