Nissan Altima engine price snapshot
- Low
- $250
- Average
- $1,408
- High
- $34,575
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Altima engine ?
How much does a used Nissan Altima engine cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Nissan Altima engine costs $250 to $34,575, with a median asking price of $1,300. Based on 671 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,513
Grade B (good)$1,395
Grade C (fair)$1,000
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$297–$34,575355 listings
Grade BStandard used$250–$2,585248 listings
Grade CVisible wear$300–$1,0004 listings
Grade XUngraded$297–$2,20064 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $297–$34,575 | 355 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $250–$2,585 | 248 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $300–$1,000 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $297–$2,200 | 64 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,513
Grade B$1,395
Grade C$1,000
Ungraded$700
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $250–$34,575 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Altima engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,300
- Nissan Altima median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,250–$4,300
- median used part + labor
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
Model-year comparison
What does a Nissan Altima engine cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 7 years$600$250 – $1,6412024100 listingsFits 7 years$1,631$300 – $34,5752023100 listingsFits 7 years$1,583$297 – $3,1362022100 listingsFits 6 years$1,466$400 – $3,1002021100 listingsFits 7 years$1,843$297 – $3,1932020100 listingsFits 6 years$1,500$400 – $3,6262019100 listingsFits 7 years$1,800$297 – $3,1932018100 listingsFits 4 years$600$298 – $1,9302015100 listingsFits 4 years$600$309 – $1,199
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Altima engine cost?
Expect to pay $250–$34,575 for a used Nissan Altima engine; the median listing asks $1,300. That figure comes from 671 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 51% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $1,513.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.5L (VIN B, 4th digit, PR25DD), lists at a $1,594 median, while 2.0L (VIN A, 4th digit, KR20DDET) commands $1,656, a 4% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $600, while 2021 tops the table at $1,843. Parts from 2015–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Altima sits 48% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,494), 40% above the Honda Civic ($928), and 48% below the Toyota RAV4 ($2,500) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine: what to check
- Ask for a compression or leak-down test result. Reputable yards test engines before sale.
- Under 100K miles is the sweet spot for a used engine; insist on documented donor mileage.
- Confirm what's included: manifolds, sensors, and accessories vary by yard and change the real price.
- Match the engine code exactly. The same model year can ship with multiple displacements.
- Budget for new gaskets, seals, and fluids on installation; they're cheap insurance on a used engine.
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What other Nissan Altima parts are priced?
01wide ±266%
Transmission
$572median
$55$3,100
02wide ±88%
Front Bumper
$250median
$24$463
03wide ±135%
Rear Bumper
$215median
$15$595
04wide ±2681%
Hood
$583median
$125$31,385
05wide ±93%
Fender
$275median
$20$532
06wide ±3431%
Headlight Assembly
$525median
$50$36,075
07wide ±129%
Tail Light
$143median
$25$395
08wide ±177%
Alternator
$111median
$10$402
09wide ±212%
Starter
$75median
$25$343
10wide ±156%
Radiator
$179median
$40$600
11wide ±178%
AC Compressor
$122median
$30$465
12wide ±157%
Transfer Case
$259median
$87$900
13wide ±144%
Axle Shaft
$138median
$25$423
14wide ±13067%
Strut
$120median
$24$31,385
15wide ±294%
Steering Rack
$184median
$45$1,127
16wide ±176%
Grille
$177median
$12$635
17wide ±12063%
Side Mirror
$130median
$20$31,385
18wide ±139%
Turbocharger
$330median
$153$1,072
19wide ±130%
AC Condenser
$133median
$35$380
20wide ±331%
Wheels
$200median
$25$1,350
21wide ±411%
Fuel Pump
$106median
$20$891
22wide ±116%
Water Pump
$62median
$15$159
23wide ±190%
Power Steering Pump
$100median
$35$415
24wide ±143%
ABS Module
$156median
$25$470
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±226%
Engine Computer
$106median
$20$500
27wide ±176%
Throttle Body
$80median
$10$292
28wide ±364%
Brake Caliper
$65median
$20$493
29wide ±245%
Drive Shaft
$198median
$60$1,032
30wide ±90%
Tailgate
$850median
$125$1,659
31wide ±172%
Intake Manifold
$150median
$35$550
32wide ±177%
Control Arm
$85median
$20$321
33wide ±215%
Blower Motor
$75median
$20$343
34wide ±479%
Exhaust Manifold
$179median
$34$1,750
35wide ±363%
Transmission Control Module
$101median
$20$753
36wide ±420%
Steering Column
$163median
$30$1,400
37wide ±8466%
Fuel Tank
$170median
$40$28,825
38wide ±236%
Window Regulator
$99median
$45$512
39wide ±506%
Instrument Cluster
$65median
$44$702
40wide ±75%
Torque Converter
$250median
$75$449
41wide ±135%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$30$500
42wide ±99%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$35$232
43wide ±191%
Car Radio
$200median
$25$790
44wide ±205%
Heater Core
$116median
$35$510
45wide ±193%
Rear View Mirror
$85median
$15$343
46wide ±141%
Sunroof
$298median
$70$910
47wide ±289%
Master Cylinder
$55median
$25$343
48wide ±156%
Fog Light
$136median
$20$445
49wide ±191%
Center Console
$82median
$30$343
50wide ±159%
Air Bag
$200median
$33$670
51wide ±79%
Door Assembly
$775median
$151$1,372
52wide ±483%
Quarter Panel
$563median
$250$5,685
53wide ±126%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$461median
$29$1,191
54wide ±217%
Front Seat
$175median
$15$773
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Altima engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsNissanAltima
Elantra$2,494
Altima$1,300
$1,194 diff4,846 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsNissanAltima
Civic$928
Altima$1,300
$372 diff3,656 listings
EnginecompareHyundaiSonatavsNissanAltima
Sonata$2,458
Altima$1,300
$1,158 diff3,140 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsNissanAltima
Class$6,122
Altima$1,300
$4,822 diff2,829 listings
EnginecompareDodgeChallengervsNissanAltima
Challenger$2,988
Altima$1,300
$1,688 diff2,551 listings
EnginecompareDodgeChargervsNissanAltima
Charger$2,965
Altima$1,300
$1,665 diff2,533 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±216%
Acura MDX
$1,920median
$275$8,587
Acurawide ±134%
Acura RDX
$2,156median
$50$5,812
BMWwide ±175%
BMW X3
$3,550median
$250$12,644
BMWwide ±164%
BMW X5
$7,000median
$75$23,000
Chevywide ±568%
Chevy Colorado
$2,514median
$250$28,825
Nissanwide ±91%
Nissan Frontier
$2,200median
$300$4,300
Nissanwide ±131%
Nissan Kicks
$375median
$121$1,100
Nissanwide ±187%
Nissan Murano
$1,299median
$110$4,968
Nissanwide ±81%
Nissan Pathfinder
$3,015median
$950$5,855
Nissanwide ±520%
Nissan Rogue
$500median
$100$5,299
Nissanwide ±226%
Nissan Sentra
$500median
$1$2,262
Nissanwide ±96%
Nissan Versa
$293median
$115$676
Common questions
Nissan Altima engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Nissan Altima?
Based on 671 priced salvage yard listings, a used Nissan Altima engine lists between $250 and $34,575, with a median asking price of $1,300.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Altima engine?
Using a used part, a Nissan Altima engine replacement typically runs $2,250–$4,300 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $1,300, 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.
What affects the price of a used Nissan Altima engine?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Nissan Altima model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Nissan Altima engine years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Nissan Altima engine listings appear across model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 11 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Nissan Altima motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The Nissan Altima engine prices on this page apply — median $1,300, from 671 salvage yard listings.