Year & trim-specific price guide

Used 2018 Mazda 3 Engine — 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) prices

Trim-specific pricing for the 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) variant of the 2018 Mazda 3 engine, built from 38 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.

2018 Mazda 3 · 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit)

$1,760

median asking price

38 priced listings · $450–$2,628

Price summary

A used 2018 Mazda 3 engine (2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit)) costs $450 to $2,628, with a median asking price of $1,760. Based on 38 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$2,233

Grade B (good)$1,580

Grade C (fair)$1,450

2018 Mazda 3 engine — 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) price snapshot

USD

Low: $450
Average: $1,839
High: $2,628

38 priced listings used · last updated Aug 13, 2026· How we price·

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,500–$2,62819 listings

Grade BStandard used$450–$2,2877 listings

Grade CVisible wear$1,450–$1,4803 listings

Grade XUngraded$1,250–$2,0009 listings

Grade	Price range	Listings
Grade AClean / low wear	$1,500–$2,628	19
Grade BStandard used	$450–$2,287	7
Grade CVisible wear	$1,450–$1,480	3
Grade XUngraded	$1,250–$2,000	9

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Grade A$2,233

Grade B$1,580

Grade C$1,450

Ungraded$1,500

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $450–$2,628 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 2018 Mazda 3 engine, based on 38 priced listings. Its $1,760 median is 78% above the 2018 Mazda 3 engine overall median of $987.

There are 2 other engine variants available for the 2018 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

201725 listings$1,700$1,300 – $2,288 201647 listings$1,800$1,288 – $2,800

Same year, other trims

What other 2018 Mazda 3 engine variants are available?

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

32 listings$663$277 – $1,150

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

23 listings$725$330 – $1,418

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2018 Mazda 3 engine — all trims

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Common questions

2018 Mazda 3 engine (2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit)) FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Mazda 3 engine (2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit))?

Based on 38 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Mazda 3 engine in the 2.5L (VIN 3, 8th digit) variant lists between $450 and $2,628, with a median asking price of $1,760.

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.