Toyota Corolla engine price snapshot
- Low
- $278
- Average
- $1,517
- High
- $6,450
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Toyota Corolla engine?
Asking prices from 575 salvage yards in 47 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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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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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Toyota Corolla engine
What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →
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Price summary
A used Toyota Corolla engine costs $278 to $6,450, with a median asking price of $1,350. Based on 1,740 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2026 (16 model years), updated Oct 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,399
Grade B (good)$1,450
Grade C (fair)$530
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$300–$6,4501,187 listings
Grade BStandard used$278–$3,327258 listings
Grade CVisible wear$399–$1,56511 listings
Grade XUngraded$350–$5,532284 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $300–$6,450 | 1,187 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $278–$3,327 | 258 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $399–$1,565 | 11 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $350–$5,532 | 284 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,399
Grade B$1,450
Grade C$530
Ungraded$1,075
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $278–$6,450 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Toyota Corolla engine is listed
We found priced Toyota Corolla engine listings at 575 salvage yards across 47 states. California supplies the most, with 537 listings (18% of the total) from 84 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $879, while Michigan yards ask $2,348, 167% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 537 | 84 | $1,399+4% |
| Florida | 393 | 50 | $1,119-17% |
| Texas | 313 | 56 | $1,438+7% |
| Arizona | 170 | 20 | $879-35% |
| New York | 162 | 31 | $995-26% |
| Illinois | 154 | 26 | $1,695+26% |
| Michigan | 120 | 24 | $2,348+74% |
| Missouri | 107 | 15 | $1,994+48% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,350 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Toyota Corolla engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,350
- Toyota Corolla median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,300–$4,350
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Hatchback (2.0L), (VIN 4, 5th digit, M20AFKS engine)50 listingsInterchange 2022–2025$1,772$717 – $2,417
Sedan, hybrid (1.8L), VIN C (5th digit, 2ZRFXE), rear (AWD)50 listingsInterchange 2023–2026$1,120$278 – $2,495
Sedan, hybrid (1.8L), VIN D (5th digit, 2ZRFXE), rear (AWD)50 listingsInterchange 2023–2026$1,120$278 – $2,495
Sedan, hybrid (1.8L), VIN C (5th digit, 2ZRFXE), front49 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$2,770$1,100 – $4,720
Sedan, hybrid (1.8L), VIN D (5th digit, 2ZRFXE), front49 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$2,770$1,100 – $4,720
Sedan, gasoline, (2.0L, VIN 4, 5th digit, M20AFKS engine)48 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$3,197$2,250 – $6,450
Model-year comparison
What does a Toyota Corolla engine cost by year?
2025300 listingsFits 5 years$1,917$278 – $6,4502024300 listingsFits 4 years$1,800$500 – $3,4822023300 listingsFits 5 years$1,790$442 – $4,5122022250 listingsFits 7 years$850$350 – $2,4992021250 listingsFits 7 years$1,295$400 – $3,4002020200 listingsFits 7 years$783$450 – $2,8932019150 listingsFits 9 years$1,049$350 – $1,5002018100 listingsFits 6 years$950$399 – $1,5002017100 listingsFits 6 years$1,200$350 – $1,5002016100 listingsFits 8 years$1,021$399 – $5,532201524 listingsFits 7 years$1,312$405 – $2,740
Market analysis
How much does a used Toyota Corolla engine cost?
Asking prices for a used Toyota Corolla engine are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 164% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $1,399.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Sedan, hybrid (1.8L), VIN C (5th digit, 2ZRFXE), rear (AWD), lists at a $1,120 median, while Sedan, gasoline, (2.0L, VIN 4, 5th digit, M20AFKS engine) commands $3,197, a 185% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $783, while 2025 tops the table at $1,917. Parts from 2016–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota Corolla sits 46% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,483), 70% above the Honda Civic ($792), and 32% below the Toyota RAV4 ($2,000) 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 Toyota Corolla parts are priced?
01wide ±141%
Side Mirror
$145median
$35$444
02wide ±234%
Wheels
$175median
$30$850
03wide ±175%
Tail Light
$120median
$25$444
04wide ±119%
Headlight Assembly
$540median
$135$1,420
05wide ±151%
Strut
$100median
$30$332
06wide ±165%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$30$360
07wide ±226%
Grille
$135median
$28$638
08wide ±188%
Alternator
$95median
$30$387
09wide ±90%
Transmission
$2,000median
$750$4,360
10wide ±187%
Starter
$78median
$25$316
11wide ±134%
Steering Rack
$175median
$30$500
12wide ±201%
Radiator
$162median
$50$700
Price comparisons
Compare Toyota Corolla engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsToyotaCorolla
Elantra$2,483
Corolla$1,350
$1,133 diff6,174 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsToyotaCorolla
Civic$792
Corolla$1,350
$558 diff5,466 listings
EnginecompareToyotaRAV4vsToyotaCorolla
RAV4$2,000
Corolla$1,350
$650 diff4,489 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsToyotaCorolla
Class$6,396
Corolla$1,350
$5,046 diff4,397 listings
EnginecompareMercedesEClassvsToyotaCorolla
Class$5,038
Corolla$1,350
$3,688 diff4,206 listings
EnginecompareHyundaiSonatavsToyotaCorolla
Sonata$2,443
Corolla$1,350
$1,093 diff4,134 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±171%
BMW X3
$3,438median
$900$12,625
BMWwide ±153%
BMW X5
$7,087median
$1,250$23,000
Chevywide ±170%
Chevy Equinox
$1,395median
$280$5,031
Chevywide ±114%
Chevy Malibu
$1,232median
$450$3,252
Chevywide ±137%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,200median
$1,200$12,700
Chevywide ±129%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,709median
$1,112$13,300
Chevywide ±195%
Chevy Traverse
$905median
$152$3,680
Toyotawide ±69%
Toyota 4Runner
$3,752median
$2,000$7,162
Toyotawide ±122%
Toyota Camry
$1,800median
$522$4,900
Toyotawide ±159%
Toyota Highlander
$2,900median
$400$9,642
Toyotawide ±181%
Toyota RAV4
$2,000median
$276$7,500
Toyotawide ±106%
Toyota Tacoma
$4,437median
$1,299$10,725
Common questions
Toyota Corolla engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Toyota Corolla?
The median asking price is $1,350 across 1,740 priced listings from 575 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $1,399. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $783.
How much does it cost to replace a Toyota Corolla engine?
Using a used part, a Toyota Corolla engine replacement typically runs $2,300–$4,350 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $1,350, 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.
Which Toyota Corolla model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Toyota Corolla engine years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota Corolla engine fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.