2020 Mazda 3 engine price snapshot
- Low
- $350
- Average
- $1,314
- High
- $2,400

Year-specific price guide
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Part overview
A used 2020 Mazda 3 engine costs between $350 and $2,400, with a median of $1,208 from 131 salvage yard listings.
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A used 2020 Mazda 3 engine costs $350 to $2,400, with a median asking price of $1,208. Based on 131 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2023 (6 model years), updated Aug 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $499–$2,293 | 106 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $550–$2,400 | 18 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $350–$1,800 | 7 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $350–$2,400 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
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Year-specific context
The 2020 guide is based on 148 observed listings, including 131 with posted prices. Its $1,208 median is 13% above the Mazda 3 guide's $1,072 median.
Among the 9 model years with current price data, 2020 ranks #6 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023. 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 131 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2020 Mazda 3 engine lists between $350 and $2,400, with a median asking price of $1,208.
Using a used part, a 2020 Mazda 3 engine replacement typically runs $2,160–$4,210 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $1,208, 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 2020 Mazda 3 engine also appear under model years 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 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 2020 Mazda 3 engine — median $1,208, from 131 listings.