Kia Sportage torque converter price snapshot
- Low
- $95
- Average
- $281
- High
- $574
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Sportage torque converter ?
How much does a used Kia Sportage torque converter cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
PPPartPriceGuide Editorial Team·Automotive Parts Specialist
Reviewed by PartPriceGuide Technical ReviewLast updated: Sep 12, 2026A used Kia Sportage torque converter costs between $95 and $574, with a median asking price of $231 based on 18 verified salvage yard listings. Prices vary by model year, condition grade, and trim level.
Price summary
A used Kia Sportage torque converter costs $95 to $574, with a median asking price of $231. Based on 18 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2023 (11 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$225
Grade B (good)$350
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$95–$57414 listings
Grade BStandard used$350–$3501 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$231–$3003 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $95–$574 | 14 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $350–$350 | 1 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $231–$300 | 3 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$225
Grade B$350
Ungraded$231
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $95–$574 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Sportage torque converter replacement cost?
- Used part
- $231
- Kia Sportage median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $705–$1,730
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for torque converter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, since the transmission must be removed to access the converter. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full torque converter replacement cost breakdown
SX Turbo
1 listingsInterchange 2015–2016$225$225 – $225EX, LX & Nightfall Edition
1 listings$200$200 – $200Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Sportage torque converter cost by year?
20251 listingsFits 2 yearsNo priced listings yet20241 listingsFits 2 yearsNo priced listings yet20231 listingsNo priced listings yet20224 listingsFits 4 years$225$200 – $225202116 listingsFits 6 years$399$199 – $574202014 listingsFits 3 years$225$200 – $23120198 listingsFits 5 years$225$225 – $22520182 listingsFits 3 years$95$95 – $9520158 listingsFits 5 yearsNo priced listings yet
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Sportage torque converter cost?
A used Kia Sportage torque converter costs between $95 and $574, with a median asking price of $231. That figure comes from 18 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, EX, LX & Nightfall Edition, lists at a $200 median, while SX Turbo commands $225, a 13% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $95, while 2021 tops the table at $399. Parts from 2021–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Sportage sits 7% above the Jeep Cherokee ($215), 62% below the Ford F150 ($612), and 59% above the Chevy Equinox ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used torque converter: what to check
- Inspect hub neck snout and drive notch: Check the small transmission pump drive neck for deep grooves, burrs, or rounded drive blade notches.
- Verify internal stator one-way clutch operation: Insert a spline tool into the stator hub to confirm it locks firmly in one direction and spins freely in the other.
- Check starter ring gear tooth condition: Examine outer perimeter ring gear teeth for chipped, rounded, or ground-down teeth caused by starter engagement failures.
- Confirm pilot hub diameter and bolt pattern: Measure pilot stub diameter and bolt circle spacing to match your engine crankshaft and flexplate layout.
- Fully seat converter splines before transmission bolting: Spin and push the converter until it drops past two distinct spline steps into the oil pump drive.
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Price comparisons
Compare Kia Sportage torque converter prices
Torque Convertercompare
JeepCherokeevsKiaSportage
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Sportage$231
$16 diff496 listings
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Sportage$231
$381 diff386 listings
Torque ConvertercompareChevyEquinoxvsKiaSportage
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Sportage$231
$86 diff317 listings
Torque ConvertercompareRam1500vsKiaSportage
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Sportage$231
$114 diff240 listings
Torque ConvertercompareChevyTraxvsKiaSportage
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Sportage$231
$90 diff217 listings
Torque ConvertercompareFordExplorervsKiaSportage
Explorer$300
Sportage$231
$69 diff184 listings
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Common questions
Kia Sportage torque converter FAQ
How much is a used torque converter for a Kia Sportage?
Based on 18 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Sportage torque converter lists between $95 and $574, with a median asking price of $231.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Sportage torque converter?
Using a used part, a Kia Sportage torque converter replacement typically runs $705–$1,730 all-in: the median used torque converter for this model lists at $231, and independent-shop labor for torque converter replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, since the transmission must be removed to access the converter. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Sportage torque converter?
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 Sportage model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Sportage torque converter years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Sportage torque converter listings appear across model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 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 Sportage transmission torque converter?
A transmission torque converter is another name for a torque converter. The Kia Sportage torque converter prices on this page apply — median $231, from 18 salvage yard listings.