Kia Sorento heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $66
- Average
- $109
- High
- $401
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Sorento heater core ?
How much does a used Kia Sorento heater core cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Sorento heater core costs $66 to $401, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 338 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2025 (10 model years), updated Sep 4, 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$66–$401246 listings
Grade BStandard used$66–$40192 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngradedUpdating
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $66–$401 | 246 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $66–$401 | 92 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | Updating | — |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$116
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $66–$401 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Sorento heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $116
- Kia Sorento 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
Non-Interchange search using Kia Sorento and similar models
2 listings$150$70 – $150Non-Interchange search using only Kia Sorento
2 listings$150$70 – $150Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Sorento heater core cost by year?
20254 listings$150$70 – $150202450 listingsFits 5 years$116$100 – $116202350 listingsFits 4 years$116$116 – $401202250 listingsFits 4 years$116$116 – $116202150 listingsFits 4 years$116$116 – $177202050 listingsFits 5 years$66$66 – $401201950 listingsFits 5 years$66$66 – $66201850 listingsFits 5 years$66$66 – $66
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Sorento heater core cost?
Based on 338 listings, a used heater core for the Kia Sorento runs $116 at the median, ranging $66–$401. That figure comes from 338 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $66, while 2025 tops the table at $150. Parts from 2016–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Sorento 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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Engine
$2,694median
$499$6,915
02wide ±745%
Transmission
$770median
$100$11,573
03wide ±216%
Front Bumper
$240median
$20$1,055
04wide ±124%
Rear Bumper
$267median
$40$700
05wide ±2322%
Hood
$631median
$60$29,360
06wide ±161%
Fender
$263median
$50$899
07wide ±255%
Headlight Assembly
$540median
$45$2,800
08wide ±550%
Tail Light
$251median
$40$2,800
09wide ±348881%
Alternator
$86median
$20$600,095
10wide ±187%
Starter
$75median
$20$301
11wide ±8728%
Radiator
$172median
$50$30,075
12wide ±249%
AC Compressor
$181median
$50$950
13wide ±193%
Transfer Case
$239median
$79$1,000
14wide ±219%
Axle Shaft
$137median
$24$623
15wide ±202%
Strut
$116median
$25$493
16wide ±192%
Steering Rack
$205median
$45$834
17wide ±208%
Grille
$240median
$20$1,020
18wide ±207%
Side Mirror
$230median
$20$974
19wide ±172%
Turbocharger
$388median
$140$1,476
20wide ±255%
AC Condenser
$162median
$35$861
21wide ±198%
Wheels
$230median
$15$924
22wide ±373%
Fuel Pump
$140median
$40$1,083
23wide ±160%
Water Pump
$100median
$20$340
24wide ±132%
Power Steering Pump
$209median
$40$590
25wide ±267%
ABS Module
$241median
$40$1,325
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Differential
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27wide ±295%
Engine Computer
$165median
$25$1,000
28wide ±260%
Throttle Body
$76median
$30$425
29wide ±278%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$20$493
30wide ±218%
Drive Shaft
$241median
$71$1,123
31wide ±174%
Tailgate
$1,300median
$85$4,600
32wide ±176%
Intake Manifold
$131median
$40$500
33wide ±82%
Control Arm
$175median
$50$337
34wide ±247%
Blower Motor
$76median
$30$405
35wide ±250%
Exhaust Manifold
$310median
$50$1,600
36wide ±417%
Transmission Control Module
$145median
$25$1,234
37wide ±268%
Steering Column
$221median
$56$1,240
38wide ±277%
Fuel Tank
$194median
$71$1,144
39wide ±142%
Window Regulator
$130median
$40$410
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Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
41spread ±40%
Torque Converter
$250median
$100$300
42wide ±113%
Steering Wheel
$252median
$39$610
43wide ±210%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$35$450
44wide ±261%
Car Radio
$335median
$25$1,775
45wide ±314%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$15$662
46wide ±282%
Sunroof
$330median
$65$1,925
47wide ±139%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$30$305
48wide ±119%
Fog Light
$185median
$28$470
49wide ±229%
Center Console
$105median
$40$520
50wide ±249%
Air Bag
$177median
$40$923
51wide ±245%
Door Assembly
$585median
$100$2,970
52wide ±102%
Quarter Panel
$499median
$42$1,059
53wide ±214%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$450median
$50$1,979
54wide ±377%
Front Seat
$184median
$30$1,416
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Sorento heater core prices
Heater Corecompare
NissanRoguevsKiaSorento
Rogue$116
Sorento$116
$0 diff1,363 listings
Heater CorecompareKiaTelluridevsKiaSorento
Telluride$116
Sorento$116
$0 diff1,239 listings
Heater CorecompareGMCYukonvsKiaSorento
Yukon$116
Sorento$116
$0 diff1,209 listings
Heater CorecompareToyotaHighlandervsKiaSorento
Highlander$116
Sorento$116
$0 diff1,149 listings
Heater CorecompareChevyTahoevsKiaSorento
Tahoe$116
Sorento$116
$0 diff1,116 listings
Heater CorecompareChevyTraversevsKiaSorento
Traverse$116
Sorento$116
$0 diff1,081 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
Kiawide ±172%
Kia Forte
$116median
$45$445
Kiawide ±147%
Kia Optima
$116median
$61$401
Kiawide ±178%
Kia Soul
$116median
$61$475
Kiawide ±198%
Kia Sportage
$116median
$40$500
Kiawide ±190%
Kia Telluride
$116median
$75$515
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Common questions
Kia Sorento heater core FAQ
How much is a used heater core for a Kia Sorento?
Based on 338 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Sorento heater core lists between $66 and $401, with a median asking price of $116.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Sorento heater core?
Using a used part, a Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento heater core years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Sorento heater core listings appear across model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 10 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.