Subaru WRX heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $266
- Average
- $266
- High
- $266
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru WRX heater core?
Asking prices from 73 salvage yards in 29 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
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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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Subaru WRX heater core
What the heater core does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used heater core price guide →
Price summary
A used Subaru WRX heater core costs $266 to $266, with a median asking price of $266. Based on 196 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2024 (14 model years), updated Oct 29, 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$266–$266192 listings
Grade BStandard used$266–$2664 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $266–$266 | 192 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $266–$266 | 4 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$266
Grade B$266
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $266–$266 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru WRX heater core is listed
We found priced Subaru WRX heater core listings at 73 salvage yards across 29 states. Utah supplies the most, with 203 listings (19% of the total) from 1 yard. Location matters: yards in Rhode Island ask a median $75, while Georgia yards ask $450, 500% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 203 | 1 | $266 |
| Georgia | 196 | 3 | $450+69% |
| Wisconsin | 174 | 3 | $266 |
| Texas | 159 | 12 | $266 |
| California | 139 | 5 | $266 |
| Illinois | 31 | 2 | $266 |
| Nebraska | 21 | 5 | $375+41% |
| Rhode Island | 20 | 1 | $75-72% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $266 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru WRX heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $266
- Subaru WRX 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 Subaru WRX heater core cost by year?
202450 listingsFits 3 yearsNo priced listings yet202350 listingsFits 3 yearsNo priced listings yet202250 listingsFits 3 yearsNo priced listings yet202150 listingsFits 12 years$266$266 – $266202050 listingsFits 11 years$266$266 – $266201850 listingsFits 11 years$266$266 – $266201650 listingsFits 11 years$266$266 – $266
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru WRX heater core cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru WRX heater core sit in a fairly tight band around the $266 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru WRX sits 129% above the Nissan Sentra ($116), 192% above the Ford F250 ($91), and level with 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 Subaru WRX parts are priced?
01wide ±211%
Transmission Control Module
$136median
$30$605
02wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$170median
$50$522
03wide ±193%
Wheels
$175median
$39$713
04wide ±113%
Steering Column
$204median
$52$511
05wide ±159%
Car Radio
$204median
$60$707
06wide ±162%
Strut
$135median
$35$472
07wide ±105%
Center Console
$173median
$45$410
08wide ±372%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$22$766
09wide ±176%
Air Bag
$221median
$40$819
10wide ±178%
Intake Manifold
$125median
$25$470
11wide ±118%
Headlight Assembly
$611median
$115$1,560
12wide ±142%
Front Seat
$255median
$74$800
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru WRX heater core prices
Heater Corecompare
NissanSentravsSubaruWRX
Sentra$116
WRX$266
$150 diff1,442 listings
Heater CorecompareFordF250vsSubaruWRX
F250$91
WRX$266
$175 diff1,436 listings
Heater CorecompareHondaHR-VvsSubaruWRX
HR-V$266
WRX$266
$0 diff1,296 listings
Heater CorecompareCadillacEscaladevsSubaruWRX
Escalade$116
WRX$266
$150 diff1,268 listings
Heater CorecompareMercedesSClassvsSubaruWRX
Class$116
WRX$266
$150 diff1,265 listings
Heater CorecompareChevyTraversevsSubaruWRX
Traverse$116
WRX$266
$150 diff1,223 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
Subaruwide ±170%
Subaru Ascent
$116median
$116$510
Subaruwide ±190%
Subaru Crosstrek
$116median
$45$485
Subaruwide ±170%
Subaru Forester
$116median
$65$460
Subaruwide ±249%
Subaru Impreza
$91median
$45$499
Subaruspread ±48%
Subaru Outback
$91median
$68$155
Common questions
Subaru WRX heater core FAQ
How much is a used heater core for a Subaru WRX?
The median asking price is $266 across 196 priced listings from 73 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $266. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $266.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru WRX heater core?
Using a used part, a Subaru WRX 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 Subaru WRX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru WRX heater core years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru WRX heater core fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.