Mazda 3 engine — 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $450
- Average
- $1,853
- High
- $2,800
Trim-specific price guide
Mazda 3 Engine — 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) prices
Pricing for the 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) variant of the Mazda 3 engine, aggregated from 110 salvage yard listings across 3 model years.
Price summary
A used Mazda 3 engine (2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit)) costs $450 to $2,800, with a median asking price of $1,760. Based on 110 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,800
Grade B (good)$1,793
Grade C (fair)$1,450
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,300–$2,80075 listings
Grade BStandard used$450–$2,28712 listings
Grade CVisible wear$1,288–$1,4804 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,250–$2,50019 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,300–$2,800 | 75 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $450–$2,287 | 12 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $1,288–$1,480 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,250–$2,500 | 19 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,800
Grade B$1,793
Grade C$1,450
Ungraded$1,500
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $450–$2,800 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) variant of the Mazda 3 engine, based on 110 priced listings across 3 model years (2016, 2017, 2018). Its $1,760 median is 46% above the Mazda 3 engine overall median of $1,206.
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 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Mazda 3 engine variants
2.0L (VIN 7, 8th digit), Japan built (VIN J, 1st digit)
3 yrs$700$300 – $1,4182.0L (VIN 7, 8th digit), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit)
3 yrs$663$250 – $1,5002.5L, VIN L (8th digit)
2 yrs$1,099$204 – $2,1002.5L, VIN M (8th digit)
2 yrs$1,200$400 – $2,1132.0L (VIN 7, 8th digit)
4 yrs$1,775$2 – $2,4552.5L, VIN L (8th digit, naturally aspirated)
2 yrs$870$572 – $4,6502.5L, VIN Y (8th digit, turbo)
2 yrs$1,700$1,050 – $3,093VIN M (8th digit, naturally aspirated), cylinder deactivation
1 yr$2,000$475 – $2,800VIN M (8th digit, naturally aspirated), w/o cylinder deactivation
1 yr$677$375 – $1,500Common questions
Mazda 3 engine (2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit)) FAQ
How much is a used Mazda 3 engine (2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit))?
Based on 110 priced salvage-yard listings across 3 model years, a used Mazda 3 engine in the 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) variant lists between $450 and $2,800, with a median asking price of $1,760.
Which Mazda 3 years use the 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) engine?
The 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) variant appears in model years 2016, 2017, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $1,800, Grade B has a median of $1,793, Grade C has a median of $1,450. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.