Year & trim-specific price guide

Used 2016 Mazda 3 Engine — 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) prices

Trim-specific pricing for the 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) variant of the 2016 Mazda 3 engine, built from 47 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.

2016 Mazda 3 · 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit)

$1,800

median asking price

47 priced listings · $1,288–$2,800

Price summary

A used 2016 Mazda 3 engine (2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit)) costs $1,288 to $2,800, with a median asking price of $1,800. Based on 47 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$1,800

Grade B (good)$1,796

Grade C (fair)$1,288

2016 Mazda 3 engine — 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) price snapshot

USD

Low: $1,288
Average: $1,927
High: $2,800

47 priced listings used · last updated Sep 10, 2026· How we price·

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,423–$2,80038 listings

Grade BStandard used$1,667–$1,9323 listings

Grade CVisible wear$1,288–$1,2881 listings

Grade XUngraded$1,495–$2,5005 listings

Grade	Price range	Listings
Grade AClean / low wear	$1,423–$2,800	38
Grade BStandard used	$1,667–$1,932	3
Grade CVisible wear	$1,288–$1,288	1
Grade XUngraded	$1,495–$2,500	5

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Grade A$1,800

Grade B$1,796

Grade C$1,288

Ungraded$1,800

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,288–$2,800 overall range

Trim-specific context

How does the 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) compare?

This pricing covers the 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) variant of the 2016 Mazda 3 engine, based on 47 priced listings. Its $1,800 median is 140% above the 2016 Mazda 3 engine overall median of $750.

There are 2 other engine variants available for the 2016 Mazda 3.

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

Same trim, other years

2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) in other model years

All years

201838 listings$1,760$450 – $2,628 201725 listings$1,700$1,300 – $2,288

Same year, other trims

What other 2016 Mazda 3 engine variants are available?

2.0L (VIN 7, 8th digit), Japan built (VIN J, 1st digit)

41 listings$650$398 – $1,000

2.0L (VIN 7, 8th digit), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit)

33 listings$499$250 – $850

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2016 Mazda 3 engine — all trims

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Common questions

2016 Mazda 3 engine (2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit)) FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Mazda 3 engine (2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit))?

Based on 47 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Mazda 3 engine in the 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) variant lists between $1,288 and $2,800, with a median asking price of $1,800.

Which 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 may differ by year.