Nissan Sentra engine price snapshot
- Low
- $1
- Average
- $586
- High
- $2,262
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Sentra engine ?
How much does a used Nissan Sentra engine cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Nissan Sentra engine costs $1 to $2,262, with a median asking price of $500. Based on 774 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$510
Grade B (good)$416
Grade C (fair)$675
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$125–$2,262620 listings
Grade BStandard used$176–$1,00083 listings
Grade CVisible wear$675–$6751 listings
Grade XUngraded$1–$2,00070 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $125–$2,262 | 620 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $176–$1,000 | 83 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $675–$675 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1–$2,000 | 70 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$510
Grade B$416
Grade C$675
Ungraded$400
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1–$2,262 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Sentra engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $500
- Nissan Sentra median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,450–$3,500
- 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 Sentra engine cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 6 years$574$385 – $725202450 listingsFits 6 years$574$385 – $725202350 listingsFits 6 years$574$385 – $725202250 listingsFits 5 years$500$333 – $827202150 listingsFits 5 years$500$333 – $818202050 listingsFits 6 years$416$235 – $7102019200 listingsFits 7 years$655$1 – $2,1052018200 listingsFits 7 years$413$1 – $2,1752017199 listingsFits 7 years$650$200 – $2,2622015100 listingsFits 7 years$176$165 – $390
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Sentra engine cost?
Expect to pay $1–$2,262 for a used Nissan Sentra engine; the median listing asks $500. That figure comes from 774 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.8L (VIN A, 4th digit, MRA8DE), MT, lists at a $263 median, while 1.6L (VIN C, 4th digit, MR16DDT), MT commands $864, a 229% 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 $176, while 2019 tops the table at $655. Parts from 2013–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Sentra sits 80% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,494), 46% below the Honda Civic ($928), and 80% 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.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Nissan Sentra parts are priced?
01wide ±218%
Transmission
$1,048median
$40$4,610
02wide ±234%
Front Bumper
$198median
$30$956
03wide ±110%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$45$595
04wide ±91%
Hood
$556median
$90$1,097
05wide ±8342%
Fender
$188median
$18$31,385
06wide ±7689%
Headlight Assembly
$650median
$40$99,999
07wide ±156%
Tail Light
$109median
$20$361
08wide ±238%
Alternator
$85median
$25$430
09wide ±146%
Starter
$72median
$27$237
10wide ±615%
Radiator
$120median
$25$1,500
11wide ±169%
AC Compressor
$107median
$25$387
12wide ±115%
Transfer Case
$400median
$65$987
13wide ±132%
Axle Shaft
$165median
$35$470
14wide ±149%
Strut
$90median
$45$314
15wide ±168%
Steering Rack
$195median
$45$700
16wide ±460%
Grille
$100median
$20$940
17wide ±346%
Side Mirror
$117median
$15$825
18wide ±254%
Turbocharger
$280median
$45$1,465
19wide ±733%
AC Condenser
$100median
$35$1,500
20wide ±614%
Wheels
$145median
$35$1,815
21wide ±145%
Fuel Pump
$108median
$30$343
22wide ±152%
Water Pump
$62median
$15$204
23wide ±373%
Power Steering Pump
$56median
$41$459
24wide ±190%
ABS Module
$110median
$18$437
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±285%
Engine Computer
$134median
$35$798
27wide ±157%
Throttle Body
$75median
$19$255
28wide ±315%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$493
29
Drive Shaft
Price data updating
30wide ±121%
Tailgate
$449median
$13$1,100
31wide ±118%
Intake Manifold
$200median
$31$504
32wide ±194%
Control Arm
$75median
$40$331
33wide ±158%
Blower Motor
$99median
$30$343
34wide ±219%
Exhaust Manifold
$166median
$24$750
35wide ±259%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$14$590
36wide ±173%
Steering Column
$116median
$35$437
37wide ±154%
Fuel Tank
$123median
$35$415
38wide ±215%
Window Regulator
$99median
$40$466
39wide ±81%
Instrument Cluster
$65median
$45$150
40wide ±68%
Torque Converter
$450median
$125$740
41wide ±350%
Steering Wheel
$125median
$25$900
42wide ±152%
Ignition Switch
$100median
$30$333
43wide ±671%
Car Radio
$151median
$10$2,036
44wide ±209%
Heater Core
$116median
$30$515
45wide ±222%
Rear View Mirror
$74median
$15$343
46wide ±251%
Sunroof
$285median
$71$1,500
47wide ±170%
Master Cylinder
$90median
$25$331
48wide ±246%
Fog Light
$187median
$10$930
49wide ±210%
Center Console
$100median
$25$445
50wide ±144%
Air Bag
$234median
$31$706
51wide ±76%
Door Assembly
$975median
$100$1,589
52wide ±83%
Quarter Panel
$400median
$60$720
53wide ±123%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$350median
$100$960
54wide ±247%
Front Seat
$151median
$25$770
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Sentra engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsNissanSentra
Elantra$2,494
Sentra$500
$1,994 diff4,949 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsNissanSentra
Civic$928
Sentra$500
$428 diff3,759 listings
EnginecompareHyundaiSonatavsNissanSentra
Sonata$2,458
Sentra$500
$1,958 diff3,243 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsNissanSentra
Class$6,122
Sentra$500
$5,622 diff2,932 listings
EnginecompareDodgeChallengervsNissanSentra
Challenger$2,988
Sentra$500
$2,488 diff2,654 listings
EnginecompareDodgeChargervsNissanSentra
Charger$2,965
Sentra$500
$2,465 diff2,636 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 ±1320%
Nissan Altima
$1,300median
$250$34,575
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 ±96%
Nissan Versa
$293median
$115$676
Common questions
Nissan Sentra engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Nissan Sentra?
Based on 774 priced salvage yard listings, a used Nissan Sentra engine lists between $1 and $2,262, with a median asking price of $500.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Sentra engine?
Using a used part, a Nissan Sentra engine replacement typically runs $1,450–$3,500 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $500, 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 Sentra engine?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 4 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 Sentra model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Nissan Sentra engine years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Nissan Sentra engine listings appear across model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 13 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 Sentra motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The Nissan Sentra engine prices on this page apply — median $500, from 774 salvage yard listings.