Kia K5 heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $65
- Average
- $236
- High
- $487
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia K5 heater core?
Asking prices from 57 salvage yards in 23 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Kia K5 heater core
What the heater core does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used heater core price guide →
Price summary
A used Kia K5 heater core costs $65 to $487, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 200 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2025 (5 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$116
Grade B (good)$421
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$65–$487156 listings
Grade BStandard used$116–$48744 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $65–$487 | 156 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $116–$487 | 44 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$421
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $65–$487 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia K5 heater core is listed
We found priced Kia K5 heater core listings at 57 salvage yards across 23 states. Texas supplies the most, with 348 listings (36% of the total) from 10 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $116, while North Carolina yards ask $456, 293% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 348 | 10 | $116 |
| California | 170 | 6 | $116 |
| Alabama | 94 | 2 | $116 |
| Wisconsin | 52 | 3 | $116 |
| North Carolina | 48 | 5 | $456+293% |
| Ohio | 40 | 3 | $116 |
| Michigan | 36 | 2 | $116 |
| Illinois | 24 | 3 | $298+157% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $116 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia K5 heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $116
- Kia K5 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia K5 heater core cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia K5 heater core cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia K5 heater core are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia K5 sits level with the Nissan Sentra ($116), 27% above the Ford F250 ($91), and 56% below the Honda HR-V ($266) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used heater core: what to check
- Perform low-pressure leak test: Submerge the core under water with low air pressure applied to detect pinhole leaks in aluminum tubes and tanks.
- Inspect aluminum inlet and outlet tubes: Check that connection tube ends are perfectly round and free of crushed walls or corrosion from old coolant.
- Flush internal passages with water: Run fresh water through the core to confirm no internal calcification or stop-leak additives block coolant flow.
- Confirm HVAC casing flange alignment: Verify inlet pipe bend angles and casing foam seal tracks match your vehicle's specific heater box housing.
- Replace pass-through foam seals on install: Install fresh foam sealing strips around firewall pass-through holes to prevent cold air bypass and dash squeaks.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Kia K5 parts are priced?
01wide ±163%
Transmission Control Module
$151median
$48$541
02wide ±167%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$50$550
03wide ±177%
Side Mirror
$250median
$58$944
04wide ±232%
Car Radio
$287median
$65$1,394
05wide ±234%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$25$493
06wide ±192%
Air Bag
$209median
$40$844
07wide ±128%
Wheels
$171median
$40$477
08wide ±106%
Front Seat
$220median
$85$550
09wide ±175%
Engine Computer
$181median
$40$675
10wide ±115%
Tail Light
$296median
$75$756
11wide ±125%
Grille
$170median
$50$475
12wide ±79%
Door Assembly
$821median
$350$1,643
Price comparisons
Compare Kia K5 heater core prices
Heater Corecompare
NissanSentravsKiaK5
Sentra$116
K5$116
$0 diff1,446 listings
Heater CorecompareFordF250vsKiaK5
F250$91
K5$116
$25 diff1,440 listings
Heater CorecompareHondaHR-VvsKiaK5
HR-V$266
K5$116
$150 diff1,300 listings
Heater CorecompareCadillacEscaladevsKiaK5
Escalade$116
K5$116
$0 diff1,272 listings
Heater CorecompareMercedesSClassvsKiaK5
Class$116
K5$116
$0 diff1,269 listings
Heater CorecompareChevyTraversevsKiaK5
Traverse$116
K5$116
$0 diff1,227 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acuraspread ±38%
Acura ILX
$91median
$65$135
Acurawide ±188%
Acura MDX
$61median
$61$290
Acuratight ±11%
Acura RDX
$116median
$100$125
Acuratight ±10%
Acura TLX
$101median
$95$116
Audiwide ±60%
Audi A4
$156median
$66$252
Kiawide ±193%
Kia Optima
$61median
$40$275
Kiawide ±96%
Kia Sorento
$66median
$50$177
Kiatight ±15%
Kia Soul
$116median
$90$125
Kiatight ±4%
Kia Telluride
$116median
$116$125
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Common questions
Kia K5 heater core FAQ
How much is a used heater core for a Kia K5?
The median asking price is $116 across 200 priced listings from 57 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $116. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $116.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia K5 heater core?
Using a used part, a Kia K5 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.
Which Kia K5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia K5 heater core years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia K5 heater core fitments across 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 5 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.