Lexus NX300 heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $196
- Average
- $312
- High
- $532
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Lexus NX300 heater core?
Asking prices from 37 salvage yards in 18 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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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Part overview
About the Lexus NX300 heater core
What the heater core does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used heater core price guide →
Price summary
A used Lexus NX300 heater core costs $196 to $532, with a median asking price of $266. Based on 172 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2021 (7 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$266
Grade B (good)$266
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$196–$532157 listings
Grade BStandard used$266–$27415 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $196–$532 | 157 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $266–$274 | 15 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$266
Grade B$266
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $196–$532 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Lexus NX300 heater core is listed
We found priced Lexus NX300 heater core listings at 37 salvage yards across 18 states. Texas supplies the most, with 60 listings (32% of the total) from 8 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $266, while Missouri yards ask $486, 83% 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 | 60 | 8 | $266 |
| Kansas | 16 | 2 | $266 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | 2 | $266 |
| Alabama | 12 | 2 | $274+3% |
| Georgia | 12 | 1 | $274+3% |
| Missouri | 11 | 3 | $486+83% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $266 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Lexus NX300 heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $266
- Lexus NX300 median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $740–$1,765
- 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 Lexus NX300 heater core cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Lexus NX300 heater core cost?
Asking prices for a used Lexus NX300 heater core sit in a fairly tight band around the $266 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $266, while 2018 tops the table at $274. Parts from 2015–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Lexus NX300 sits 129% above the Nissan Sentra ($116), level with the Honda HR-V ($266), and 129% above the Cadillac Escalade ($116) 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 Lexus NX300 parts are priced?
01wide ±192%
Transmission Control Module
$127median
$35$523
02wide ±126%
Front Seat
$266median
$80$750
03wide ±229%
Car Radio
$329median
$80$1,586
04wide ±102%
Fog Light
$265median
$70$608
05wide ±181%
Air Bag
$260median
$58$1,000
06wide ±144%
Rear View Mirror
$136median
$44$435
07wide ±125%
Wheels
$200median
$65$567
08wide ±106%
Headlight Assembly
$792median
$320$2,000
09wide ±154%
Side Mirror
$333median
$75$1,100
10wide ±69%
Tail Light
$385median
$175$705
11wide ±118%
Axle Shaft
$171median
$40$445
12wide ±279%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$439
Price comparisons
Compare Lexus NX300 heater core prices
Heater Corecompare
NissanSentravsLexusNX300
Sentra$116
NX300$266
$150 diff1,418 listings
Heater CorecompareHondaHR-VvsLexusNX300
HR-V$266
NX300$266
$0 diff1,272 listings
Heater CorecompareCadillacEscaladevsLexusNX300
Escalade$116
NX300$266
$150 diff1,244 listings
Heater CorecompareMercedesSClassvsLexusNX300
Class$116
NX300$266
$150 diff1,241 listings
Heater CorecompareChevyTraversevsLexusNX300
Traverse$116
NX300$266
$150 diff1,199 listings
Heater CorecompareNissanRoguevsLexusNX300
Rogue$116
NX300$266
$150 diff1,192 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
Auditight ±4%
Audi A6
$166median
$153$166
Audispread ±33%
Audi Q3
$93median
$65$127
Audiwide ±70%
Audi Q5
$156median
$66$284
Lexus
Lexus GX460
$151median
$151$151
Lexuswide ±207%
Lexus IS350
$111median
$50$510
Lexus
Lexus ES350
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Lexus
Lexus RX
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Common questions
Lexus NX300 heater core FAQ
How much is a used heater core for a Lexus NX300?
The median asking price is $266 across 172 priced listings from 37 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $266. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $266.
How much does it cost to replace a Lexus NX300 heater core?
Using a used part, a Lexus NX300 heater core replacement typically runs $740–$1,765 all-in: the median used heater core for this model lists at $266, 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 Lexus NX300 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Lexus NX300 heater core years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Lexus NX300 heater core fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. Searching all 7 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.