Nissan Sentra heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $180
- High
- $515
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Sentra heater core ?
How much does a used Nissan Sentra heater core cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Nissan Sentra heater core costs $30 to $515, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 1,049 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$116
Grade B (good)$116
Grade C (fair)$272
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$515794 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$515251 listings
Grade CVisible wear$272–$2722 listings
Grade XUngraded$106–$2252 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$515 | 794 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$515 | 251 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $272–$272 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $106–$225 | 2 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$116
Grade C$272
Ungraded$225
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$515 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Sentra heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $116
- Nissan Sentra 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 Nissan Sentra heater core cost by year?
2025150 listingsFits 2 years$116$116 – $4752024150 listingsFits 2 years$116$116 – $4452023149 listingsFits 4 years$250$85 – $5152022144 listingsFits 4 years$116$116 – $515202150 listingsFits 8 years$91$91 – $2252020150 listingsFits 4 years$116$116 – $4702019107 listingsFits 2 years$116$58 – $3402018107 listingsFits 2 years$116$75 – $245201698 listingsFits 5 years$91$30 – $445201550 listingsFits 9 years$333$266 – $422
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Sentra heater core cost?
A used Nissan Sentra heater core costs between $30 and $515, with a median asking price of $116. That figure comes from 1,049 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, SR, lists at a $116 median, while S model commands $250, a 116% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $91, while 2015 tops the table at $333. Parts from 2013–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Sentra sits level with the Nissan Rogue ($116), 16% above the Hyundai Sonata ($100), and level with the Kia Telluride ($116) 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.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Nissan Sentra parts are priced?
01wide ±226%
Engine
$500median
$1$2,262
02wide ±218%
Transmission
$1,048median
$40$4,610
03wide ±234%
Front Bumper
$198median
$30$956
04wide ±110%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$45$595
05wide ±91%
Hood
$556median
$90$1,097
06wide ±8342%
Fender
$188median
$18$31,385
07wide ±7689%
Headlight Assembly
$650median
$40$99,999
08wide ±156%
Tail Light
$109median
$20$361
09wide ±238%
Alternator
$85median
$25$430
10wide ±146%
Starter
$72median
$27$237
11wide ±615%
Radiator
$120median
$25$1,500
12wide ±169%
AC Compressor
$107median
$25$387
13wide ±115%
Transfer Case
$400median
$65$987
14wide ±132%
Axle Shaft
$165median
$35$470
15wide ±149%
Strut
$90median
$45$314
16wide ±168%
Steering Rack
$195median
$45$700
17wide ±460%
Grille
$100median
$20$940
18wide ±346%
Side Mirror
$117median
$15$825
19wide ±254%
Turbocharger
$280median
$45$1,465
20wide ±733%
AC Condenser
$100median
$35$1,500
21wide ±614%
Wheels
$145median
$35$1,815
22wide ±145%
Fuel Pump
$108median
$30$343
23wide ±152%
Water Pump
$62median
$15$204
24wide ±373%
Power Steering Pump
$56median
$41$459
25wide ±190%
ABS Module
$110median
$18$437
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Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±285%
Engine Computer
$134median
$35$798
28wide ±157%
Throttle Body
$75median
$19$255
29wide ±315%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$493
30
Drive Shaft
Price data updating
31wide ±121%
Tailgate
$449median
$13$1,100
32wide ±118%
Intake Manifold
$200median
$31$504
33wide ±194%
Control Arm
$75median
$40$331
34wide ±158%
Blower Motor
$99median
$30$343
35wide ±219%
Exhaust Manifold
$166median
$24$750
36wide ±259%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$14$590
37wide ±173%
Steering Column
$116median
$35$437
38wide ±154%
Fuel Tank
$123median
$35$415
39wide ±215%
Window Regulator
$99median
$40$466
40wide ±81%
Instrument Cluster
$65median
$45$150
41wide ±68%
Torque Converter
$450median
$125$740
42wide ±350%
Steering Wheel
$125median
$25$900
43wide ±152%
Ignition Switch
$100median
$30$333
44wide ±671%
Car Radio
$151median
$10$2,036
45wide ±222%
Rear View Mirror
$74median
$15$343
46wide ±251%
Sunroof
$285median
$71$1,500
47wide ±170%
Master Cylinder
$90median
$25$331
48wide ±246%
Fog Light
$187median
$10$930
49wide ±210%
Center Console
$100median
$25$445
50wide ±144%
Air Bag
$234median
$31$706
51wide ±76%
Door Assembly
$975median
$100$1,589
52wide ±83%
Quarter Panel
$400median
$60$720
53wide ±123%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$350median
$100$960
54wide ±247%
Front Seat
$151median
$25$770
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Sentra heater core prices
Heater Corecompare
NissanSentravsNissanRogue
Sentra$116
Rogue$116
$0 diff2,074 listings
Heater CorecompareNissanSentravsHyundaiSonata
Sentra$116
Sonata$100
$16 diff2,005 listings
Heater CorecompareNissanSentravsKiaTelluride
Sentra$116
Telluride$116
$0 diff1,950 listings
Heater CorecompareNissanSentravsHondaCivic
Sentra$116
Civic$116
$0 diff1,796 listings
Heater CorecompareNissanSentravsKiaSportage
Sentra$116
Sportage$116
$0 diff1,771 listings
Heater CorecompareNissanSentravsHyundaiElantra
Sentra$116
Elantra$116
$0 diff1,749 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
Nissanwide ±205%
Nissan Altima
$116median
$35$510
Nissanwide ±203%
Nissan Frontier
$101median
$100$510
Nissanwide ±127%
Nissan Kicks
$116median
$116$411
Nissanwide ±188%
Nissan Murano
$116median
$75$510
Nissanwide ±200%
Nissan Pathfinder
$116median
$50$515
Nissanwide ±197%
Nissan Rogue
$116median
$54$510
Nissanwide ±150%
Nissan Versa
$116median
$75$422
Common questions
Nissan Sentra heater core FAQ
How much is a used heater core for a Nissan Sentra?
Based on 1,049 priced salvage yard listings, a used Nissan Sentra heater core lists between $30 and $515, with a median asking price of $116.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Sentra heater core?
Using a used part, a Nissan Sentra 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 Nissan Sentra heater core?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 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 Nissan Sentra model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Nissan Sentra heater core years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Nissan Sentra heater core listings appear across model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 14 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.