2018 Subaru Outback engine price snapshot
- Low
- $400
- Average
- $1,557
- High
- $4,000
Year-specific price guide
Used 2018 Subaru Outback Engine prices
Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2018 Subaru Outback, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the 2018 Subaru Outback engine
A used 2018 Subaru Outback engine costs between $400 and $4,000, with a median of $1,450 from 87 salvage yard listings.
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary
A used 2018 Subaru Outback engine costs $400 to $4,000, with a median asking price of $1,450. Based on 87 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2024 (8 model years), updated Aug 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,650
Grade B (good)$885
Grade C (fair)$800
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$400–$4,00058 listings
Grade BStandard used$665–$1,45012 listings
Grade CVisible wear$800–$8001 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,075–$2,40016 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $400–$4,000 | 58 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $665–$1,450 | 12 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $800–$800 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,075–$2,400 | 16 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,650
Grade B$885
Grade C$800
Ungraded$1,500
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $400–$4,000 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2018 Subaru Outback engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,450
- 2018 Subaru Outback median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,400–$4,450
- 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Year-specific context
How does the 2018 Subaru Outback compare?
The 2018 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 87 with posted prices. Its $1,450 median is 3% below the Subaru Outback guide's $1,500 median.
Among the 12 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #5 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Shopping across all 8 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Compare model years
What does a Subaru Outback engine cost in other years?
202650 listings$1,100$700 – $2,9002025100 listings$2,400$1,000 – $3,7952024100 listingsCompatible$2,278$1,450 – $5,3292023100 listingsCompatible$1,475$400 – $3,1002022100 listingsCompatible$1,600$400 – $3,0242021100 listingsCompatible$1,475$400 – $3,1002020100 listingsCompatible$1,235$399 – $4,0002019100 listingsCompatible$1,077$430 – $2,630201781 listingsCompatible$1,077$430 – $2,7402016100 listings$1,616$420 – $2,6002015100 listings$1,500$500 – $2,600
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$125median
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Common questions
2018 Subaru Outback engine FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Subaru Outback engine?
Based on 87 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Subaru Outback engine lists between $400 and $4,000, with a median asking price of $1,450.
How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Subaru Outback engine?
Using a used part, a 2018 Subaru Outback engine replacement typically runs $2,400–$4,450 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $1,450, 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.
Will a 2018 Subaru Outback engine fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Subaru Outback engine also appear under model years 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.
How much is a 2018 Subaru Outback motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Subaru Outback engine — median $1,450, from 87 listings.