Kia Sorento starter price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $103
- High
- $301
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Sorento starter ?
How much does a used Kia Sorento starter cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Sorento starter costs $20 to $301, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 390 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Aug 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$76
Grade B (good)$77
Grade C (fair)$77
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$301269 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$29170 listings
Grade CVisible wear$60–$772 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$20049 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$301 | 269 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$291 | 70 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $60–$77 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$200 | 49 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$76
Grade B$77
Grade C$77
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$301 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Sorento starter replacement cost?
- Used part
- $75
- Kia Sorento median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $170–$525
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for starter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full starter replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Sorento starter cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Sorento starter cost?
Based on 390 listings, a used starter for the Kia Sorento runs $75 at the median, ranging $20–$301. That figure comes from 390 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.4L, lists at a $60 median, while 3.3L commands $71, a 18% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $60, while 2021 tops the table at $100. Parts from 2015–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Sorento sits 31% below the Ford F150 ($109), 13% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($86), and 20% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($94) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used starter: what to check
- Ask if the unit was bench-tested. Starters are cheap to test and yards that do will say so.
- Match the flywheel tooth count and mounting bolt pattern to your engine code.
- Check the solenoid connector style; mid-year changes are common.
- A remanufactured unit with warranty is sometimes only slightly more than used, so compare both.
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What other Kia Sorento parts are priced?
01wide ±119%
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 ±8728%
Radiator
$172median
$50$30,075
11wide ±249%
AC Compressor
$181median
$50$950
12wide ±193%
Transfer Case
$239median
$79$1,000
13wide ±219%
Axle Shaft
$137median
$24$623
14wide ±202%
Strut
$116median
$25$493
15wide ±192%
Steering Rack
$205median
$45$834
16wide ±208%
Grille
$240median
$20$1,020
17wide ±207%
Side Mirror
$230median
$20$974
18wide ±172%
Turbocharger
$388median
$140$1,476
19wide ±255%
AC Condenser
$162median
$35$861
20wide ±198%
Wheels
$230median
$15$924
21wide ±373%
Fuel Pump
$140median
$40$1,083
22wide ±160%
Water Pump
$100median
$20$340
23wide ±132%
Power Steering Pump
$209median
$40$590
24wide ±267%
ABS Module
$241median
$40$1,325
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Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±295%
Engine Computer
$165median
$25$1,000
27wide ±260%
Throttle Body
$76median
$30$425
28wide ±278%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$20$493
29wide ±218%
Drive Shaft
$241median
$71$1,123
30wide ±174%
Tailgate
$1,300median
$85$4,600
31wide ±176%
Intake Manifold
$131median
$40$500
32wide ±82%
Control Arm
$175median
$50$337
33wide ±247%
Blower Motor
$76median
$30$405
34wide ±250%
Exhaust Manifold
$310median
$50$1,600
35wide ±417%
Transmission Control Module
$145median
$25$1,234
36wide ±268%
Steering Column
$221median
$56$1,240
37wide ±277%
Fuel Tank
$194median
$71$1,144
38wide ±142%
Window Regulator
$130median
$40$410
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40spread ±40%
Torque Converter
$250median
$100$300
41wide ±113%
Steering Wheel
$252median
$39$610
42wide ±210%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$35$450
43wide ±261%
Car Radio
$335median
$25$1,775
44wide ±144%
Heater Core
$116median
$66$401
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 starter prices
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FordExplorervsKiaSorento
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Sorento$75
$5 diff1,968 listings
StartercompareJeepWranglervsKiaSorento
Wrangler$125
Sorento$75
$50 diff1,765 listings
StartercompareJeepGrandCherokeevsKiaSorento
Cherokee$89
Sorento$75
$14 diff1,647 listings
StartercompareKiaFortevsKiaSorento
Forte$85
Sorento$75
$10 diff1,564 listings
StartercompareDodgeDurangovsKiaSorento
Durango$87
Sorento$75
$12 diff1,524 listings
StartercompareBMWX5vsKiaSorento
X5$121
Sorento$75
$46 diff1,494 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±100%
Acura MDX
$125median
$40$290
Acurawide ±197%
Acura RDX
$71median
$25$305
BMWwide ±225%
BMW X3
$110median
$49$544
BMWwide ±206%
BMW X5
$121median
$25$524
Chevywide ±237%
Chevy Colorado
$77median
$25$390
Chevywide ±191%
Chevy Equinox
$75median
$20$307
Kiawide ±167%
Kia Forte
$85median
$25$309
Kiawide ±126%
Kia Optima
$110median
$30$307
Kiawide ±108%
Kia Seltos
$118median
$45$299
Kiawide ±133%
Kia Soul
$100median
$25$290
Kiawide ±155%
Kia Sportage
$86median
$35$301
Kiawide ±138%
Kia Telluride
$110median
$39$343
Common questions
Kia Sorento starter FAQ
How much is a used starter for a Kia Sorento?
Based on 390 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Sorento starter lists between $20 and $301, with a median asking price of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Sorento starter?
Using a used part, a Kia Sorento starter replacement typically runs $170–$525 all-in: the median used starter for this model lists at $75, and independent-shop labor for starter replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Sorento starter?
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 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 starter years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Sorento starter listings appear across model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 11 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.
How much is a used Kia Sorento starter motor?
A starter motor is another name for a starter. The Kia Sorento starter prices on this page apply — median $75, from 390 salvage yard listings.