Subaru Outback engine price snapshot
- Low
- $1
- Average
- $1,638
- High
- $11,573
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Outback engine ?
How much does a used Subaru Outback engine cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Subaru Outback engine costs $1 to $11,573, with a median asking price of $1,550. Based on 917 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2026 (12 model years), updated Sep 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,700
Grade B (good)$920
Grade C (fair)$800
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1–$11,573662 listings
Grade BStandard used$380–$1,988119 listings
Grade CVisible wear$330–$8687 listings
Grade XUngraded$420–$2,800129 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1–$11,573 | 662 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $380–$1,988 | 119 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $330–$868 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $420–$2,800 | 129 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,700
Grade B$920
Grade C$800
Ungraded$1,500
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1–$11,573 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Outback engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,550
- Subaru Outback median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,500–$4,550
- 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 Subaru Outback engine cost by year?
202650 listingsFits 5 years$1,100$700 – $2,9002025100 listingsFits 4 years$1,865$450 – $2,7842024100 listings$2,278$1,450 – $5,3292023100 listingsFits 8 years$1,475$300 – $3,1002022100 listingsFits 7 years$1,600$300 – $3,0242021100 listingsFits 8 years$1,475$300 – $3,1002020100 listingsFits 8 years$1,235$330 – $11,573201996 listingsFits 7 years$1,090$250 – $11,5732018100 listingsFits 8 years$1,450$300 – $4,0002016100 listingsFits 3 years$1,616$420 – $2,6002015100 listingsFits 3 years$1,500$1 – $2,600
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Outback engine cost?
A used Subaru Outback engine costs between $1 and $11,573, with a median asking price of $1,550. That figure comes from 917 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 113% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $1,700.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (1.5L, VIN G, 8th digit, opt LSD), AWD, lists at a $1,858 median, while (1.5L, VIN G, 8th digit, opt LSD), FWD commands $1,943, a 5% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $1,090, while 2024 tops the table at $2,278. Parts from 2017–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Outback sits 38% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,494), 67% above the Honda Civic ($928), and 38% 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 Subaru Outback parts are priced?
01wide ±239%
Transmission
$1,087median
$157$5,342
02wide ±143%
Front Bumper
$197median
$30$595
03wide ±134%
Rear Bumper
$196median
$25$550
04wide ±106%
Hood
$445median
$101$1,042
05wide ±109%
Fender
$200median
$75$510
06wide ±141%
Headlight Assembly
$500median
$70$1,480
07wide ±203%
Tail Light
$120median
$30$518
08wide ±162%
Alternator
$76median
$25$271
09wide ±243%
Starter
$75median
$15$380
10wide ±358%
Radiator
$133median
$49$1,000
11wide ±180%
AC Compressor
$125median
$30$480
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Transfer Case
Price data updating
13wide ±219%
Axle Shaft
$80median
$35$385
14wide ±132%
Strut
$100median
$30$293
15wide ±163%
Steering Rack
$300median
$60$1,037
16wide ±3957%
Grille
$146median
$18$11,573
17wide ±351%
Side Mirror
$181median
$30$1,300
18wide ±163%
Turbocharger
$490median
$50$1,645
19wide ±189%
AC Condenser
$132median
$40$540
20wide ±423%
Wheels
$150median
$30$1,300
21wide ±141%
Fuel Pump
$95median
$25$292
22wide ±280%
Water Pump
$85median
$24$500
23wide ±142%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$45$400
24wide ±145%
ABS Module
$150median
$35$470
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±178%
Engine Computer
$125median
$30$475
27wide ±188%
Throttle Body
$67median
$20$272
28wide ±216%
Brake Caliper
$60median
$20$279
29wide ±116%
Drive Shaft
$159median
$50$420
30wide ±140%
Tailgate
$595median
$30$1,700
31wide ±140%
Intake Manifold
$132median
$40$410
32wide ±122%
Control Arm
$110median
$25$293
33wide ±164%
Blower Motor
$76median
$25$275
34wide ±865%
Exhaust Manifold
$100median
$30$1,760
35wide ±161%
Transmission Control Module
$115median
$35$405
36wide ±202%
Steering Column
$127median
$30$544
37wide ±119%
Fuel Tank
$143median
$45$385
38wide ±135%
Window Regulator
$100median
$35$305
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40tight ±8%
Torque Converter
$300median
$250$300
41wide ±134%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$35$500
42wide ±189%
Ignition Switch
$88median
$28$360
43wide ±569%
Car Radio
$200median
$2$2,278
44wide ±234%
Heater Core
$91median
$75$500
45wide ±182%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$20$395
46wide ±215%
Sunroof
$225median
$76$1,045
47wide ±155%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$25$331
48wide ±142%
Fog Light
$125median
$25$380
49wide ±226%
Center Console
$108median
$35$523
50wide ±67%
Air Bag
$380median
$121$630
51wide ±109%
Door Assembly
$478median
$80$1,120
52wide ±131%
Quarter Panel
$440median
$35$1,189
53wide ±90%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$237median
$99$525
54wide ±112%
Front Seat
$149median
$50$385
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Outback engine prices
Enginecompare
ToyotaRAV4vsSubaruOutback
RAV4$2,500
Outback$1,550
$950 diff3,522 listings
EnginecompareJeepGrandCherokeevsSubaruOutback
Cherokee$3,729
Outback$1,550
$2,179 diff2,982 listings
EnginecompareJeepWranglervsSubaruOutback
Wrangler$4,663
Outback$1,550
$3,113 diff2,848 listings
EnginecompareFordExplorervsSubaruOutback
Explorer$1,633
Outback$1,550
$83 diff2,790 listings
EnginecompareJeepCherokeevsSubaruOutback
Cherokee$1,525
Outback$1,550
$25 diff2,706 listings
EnginecompareToyotaHighlandervsSubaruOutback
Highlander$2,675
Outback$1,550
$1,125 diff2,594 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
Chevywide ±173%
Chevy Equinox
$1,400median
$200$5,031
Chevywide ±99%
Chevy Malibu
$1,289median
$450$3,000
Chevywide ±335%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,230median
$500$28,825
Subaruwide ±84%
Subaru Ascent
$3,120median
$700$5,964
Subaruwide ±242%
Subaru Crosstrek
$2,255median
$1$10,893
Subaruwide ±148%
Subaru Forester
$1,652median
$100$4,999
Subaruwide ±219%
Subaru Impreza
$1,270median
$255$5,814
Common questions
Subaru Outback engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Subaru Outback?
Based on 917 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Outback engine lists between $1 and $11,573, with a median asking price of $1,550.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Outback engine?
Using a used part, a Subaru Outback engine replacement typically runs $2,500–$4,550 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $1,550, 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 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Outback engine years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Outback engine listings appear across model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 12 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 Subaru Outback motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The Subaru Outback engine prices on this page apply — median $1,550, from 917 salvage yard listings.