Hyundai Elantra heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $158
- High
- $515
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Hyundai Elantra heater core ?
How much does a used Hyundai Elantra heater core cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Hyundai Elantra heater core costs $50 to $515, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 700 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2025 (9 model years), updated Sep 5, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$116
Grade B (good)$116
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$515552 listings
Grade BStandard used$81–$455144 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$50–$5004 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$515 | 552 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $81–$455 | 144 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$500 | 4 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$116
Ungraded$297
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$515 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Hyundai Elantra heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $116
- Hyundai Elantra median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $590–$1,615
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for heater core replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full heater core replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Hyundai Elantra heater core cost by year?
2025100 listingsFits 5 years$116$116 – $510202497 listingsFits 5 years$116$116 – $5152023100 listingsFits 5 years$116$100 – $480202297 listingsFits 5 years$116$116 – $5152021100 listingsFits 5 years$116$116 – $510202046 listingsFits 6 years$116$116 – $4252019100 listingsFits 6 years$116$50 – $500201895 listingsFits 2 years$81$75 – $480
Market analysis
How much does a used Hyundai Elantra heater core cost?
Based on 700 listings, a used heater core for the Hyundai Elantra runs $116 at the median, ranging $50–$515. That figure comes from 700 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $81, while 2019 tops the table at $116. Parts from 2017–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Hyundai Elantra sits level with the Nissan Sentra ($116), level with the Nissan Rogue ($116), and 16% above the Hyundai Sonata ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used heater core: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Hyundai Elantra parts are priced?
01wide ±155%
Engine
$2,494median
$150$7,900
02wide ±164%
Transmission
$1,133median
$90$3,810
03wide ±118%
Front Bumper
$310median
$12$741
04wide ±120%
Rear Bumper
$326median
$10$795
05wide ±129%
Hood
$600median
$117$1,662
06wide ±2773%
Fender
$270median
$26$15,000
07wide ±2817%
Headlight Assembly
$447median
$35$25,220
08wide ±6223%
Tail Light
$201median
$30$25,045
09wide ±201%
Alternator
$92median
$25$395
10wide ±152%
Starter
$89median
$25$295
11wide ±440%
Radiator
$182median
$35$1,637
12wide ±200%
AC Compressor
$144median
$25$600
13wide ±270%
Transfer Case
$484median
$100$2,710
14wide ±277%
Axle Shaft
$125median
$25$717
15wide ±289%
Strut
$121median
$25$725
16wide ±609%
Steering Rack
$203median
$25$2,499
17wide ±221%
Grille
$216median
$10$966
18wide ±203%
Side Mirror
$171median
$20$715
19wide ±341%
Turbocharger
$386median
$100$2,735
20wide ±164%
AC Condenser
$148median
$40$525
21wide ±671%
Wheels
$159median
$15$2,150
22wide ±206%
Fuel Pump
$125median
$35$550
23wide ±213%
Water Pump
$75median
$20$340
24wide ±136%
Power Steering Pump
$171median
$30$495
25wide ±370%
ABS Module
$175median
$30$1,325
26tight ±11%
Differential
$2,639median
$2,230$2,802
27wide ±262%
Engine Computer
$146median
$35$800
28wide ±201%
Throttle Body
$75median
$20$321
29wide ±599%
Brake Caliper
$114median
$20$1,385
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Drive Shaft
Price data updating
31wide ±225%
Tailgate
$800median
$50$3,656
32wide ±128%
Intake Manifold
$175median
$35$484
33wide ±187%
Control Arm
$125median
$20$487
34wide ±201%
Blower Motor
$76median
$25$331
35wide ±334%
Exhaust Manifold
$220median
$31$1,500
36wide ±438%
Transmission Control Module
$125median
$25$1,120
37wide ±261%
Steering Column
$174median
$40$950
38wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$200median
$50$450
39wide ±12600%
Window Regulator
$100median
$20$25,220
40wide ±892%
Instrument Cluster
$65median
$40$1,200
41wide ±78%
Torque Converter
$225median
$99$450
42wide ±205%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$35$749
43wide ±366%
Ignition Switch
$106median
$25$800
44wide ±635%
Car Radio
$206median
$25$2,640
45wide ±216%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$470
46wide ±424%
Sunroof
$215median
$50$1,875
47wide ±194%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$20$405
48wide ±271%
Fog Light
$136median
$12$750
49wide ±441%
Center Console
$115median
$30$1,045
50wide ±210%
Air Bag
$131median
$30$580
51wide ±4201%
Door Assembly
$387median
$50$32,565
52wide ±176%
Quarter Panel
$399median
$19$1,425
53wide ±2070%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$609median
$10$25,220
54wide ±7194%
Front Seat
$175median
$40$25,220
Price comparisons
Compare Hyundai Elantra heater core prices
Heater Corecompare
NissanSentravsHyundaiElantra
Sentra$116
Elantra$116
$0 diff1,749 listings
Heater CorecompareHyundaiSonatavsHyundaiElantra
Sonata$100
Elantra$116
$16 diff1,656 listings
Heater CorecompareKiaTelluridevsHyundaiElantra
Telluride$116
Elantra$116
$0 diff1,601 listings
Heater CorecompareHondaCivicvsHyundaiElantra
Civic$116
Elantra$116
$0 diff1,447 listings
Heater CorecompareHyundaiSantaFevsHyundaiElantra
Fe$116
Elantra$116
$0 diff1,436 listings
Heater CorecompareKiaSportagevsHyundaiElantra
Sportage$116
Elantra$116
$0 diff1,422 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±181%
Acura MDX
$116median
$70$490
Acurawide ±148%
Acura RDX
$101median
$101$400
BMWwide ±116%
BMW X3
$266median
$31$650
BMWwide ±200%
BMW X5
$116median
$35$500
Chevywide ±360%
Chevy Colorado
$66median
$35$510
Chevywide ±163%
Chevy Equinox
$116median
$46$425
Chevywide ±233%
Chevy Malibu
$81median
$45$422
Hyundaiwide ±179%
Hyundai Kona
$116median
$100$515
Hyundaiwide ±160%
Hyundai Palisade
$116median
$110$481
Hyundaiwide ±188%
Hyundai Santa Fe
$116median
$50$485
Hyundaiwide ±217%
Hyundai Sonata
$100median
$51$485
Hyundaiwide ±192%
Hyundai Tucson
$116median
$55$500
Common questions
Hyundai Elantra heater core FAQ
How much is a used heater core for a Hyundai Elantra?
Based on 700 priced salvage yard listings, a used Hyundai Elantra heater core lists between $50 and $515, with a median asking price of $116.
How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai Elantra heater core?
Using a used part, a Hyundai Elantra heater core replacement typically runs $590–$1,615 all-in: the median used heater core for this model lists at $116, and independent-shop labor for heater core replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Hyundai Elantra heater core?
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 Hyundai Elantra model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Hyundai Elantra heater core years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Hyundai Elantra heater core listings appear across model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 9 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.