Kia Soul transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $27
- Average
- $124
- High
- $443
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Soul transmission control module?
Asking prices from 711 salvage yards in 46 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
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Part overview
About the Kia Soul transmission control module
What the transmission control module does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission control module price guide →
Also known asTCMTransmission ComputerTransmission ModuleTCU
Price summary
A used Kia Soul transmission control module costs $27 to $443, with a median asking price of $101. Based on 3,941 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$101
Grade B (good)$108
Grade C (fair)$55
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$27–$4433,053 listings
Grade BStandard used$27–$405710 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$7514 listings
Grade XUngraded$28–$200164 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $27–$443 | 3,053 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $27–$405 | 710 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$75 | 14 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $28–$200 | 164 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$101
Grade B$108
Grade C$55
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $27–$443 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Soul transmission control module is listed
We found priced Kia Soul transmission control module listings at 711 salvage yards across 46 states. Texas supplies the most, with 812 listings (15% of the total) from 60 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $91, while Michigan yards ask $166, 82% 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 | 812 | 60 | $99-2% |
| Florida | 579 | 41 | $100-1% |
| California | 446 | 43 | $91-10% |
| Georgia | 390 | 29 | $100-1% |
| North Carolina | 219 | 29 | $100-1% |
| Michigan | 210 | 39 | $166+64% |
| Illinois | 174 | 26 | $116+15% |
| Arizona | 153 | 14 | $100-1% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $101 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Soul transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $101
- Kia Soul median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$400
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission control module replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission control module replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Soul transmission control module cost by year?
202526 listings$150$35 – $2642024124 listingsFits 3 years$166$35 – $3392023154 listingsFits 3 years$146$35 – $2952022346 listingsFits 3 years$110$35 – $4052021512 listingsFits 3 years$100$35 – $4052020526 listingsFits 3 years$105$35 – $4052019488 listingsFits 6 years$100$40 – $40520181,028 listingsFits 6 years$101$28 – $4432017966 listingsFits 6 years$100$27 – $3152016732 listingsFits 6 years$91$28 – $4052015884 listingsFits 6 years$99$35 – $405
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Soul transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Soul transmission control module are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 84% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $101.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $91, while 2024 tops the table at $166. Parts from 2014–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Soul sits 25% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 6% below the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 30% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission control module: what to check
- Match exact part numbers and software flash codes: Verify hardware numbers and firmware revision suffix letters, as valve body solenoid drivers vary between sub-models.
- Inspect connector pins for fluid wicking: Check harness plug sockets for fluid intrusion, as failing transmission harness seals push ATF into the TCM pins.
- Verify donor axle ratio and tire size match: Ensure donor vehicle axle ratios and tire sizes match to prevent shifting fault codes and limp-mode triggers.
- Confirm internal circuit board casing integrity: Check plastic housings for cracked mounting ears, housing cracks, or rattling components inside the module casing.
- Perform adaptive shift learn routine after install: Clear existing TCM adaptive tables using a scan tool so the module relearns your transmission's clutch pack wear.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Kia Soul parts are priced?
01wide ±219%
Side Mirror
$131median
$25$600
02wide ±205%
Wheels
$135median
$35$589
03wide ±214%
Headlight Assembly
$319median
$59$1,425
04wide ±245%
Tail Light
$175median
$30$889
05wide ±216%
Axle Shaft
$106median
$25$482
06wide ±274%
Transmission
$750median
$125$4,235
07wide ±196%
Grille
$175median
$30$715
08wide ±163%
Front Bumper
$200median
$50$700
09wide ±114%
Rear Bumper
$200median
$57$512
10wide ±119%
Engine
$2,335median
$892$6,443
11wide ±202%
AC Condenser
$142median
$40$615
12wide ±146%
Radiator
$140median
$40$450
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Soul transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsKiaSoul
Class$135
Soul$101
$34 diff36,153 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsKiaSoul
Class$107
Soul$101
$6 diff31,644 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaSoul
Class$145
Soul$101
$44 diff28,663 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsKiaSoul
Class$100
Soul$101
$1 diff21,269 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaCorollavsKiaSoul
Corolla$123
Soul$101
$22 diff18,459 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF250vsKiaSoul
F250$190
Soul$101
$89 diff17,900 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±183%
Acura ILX
$109median
$35$435
Acurawide ±218%
Acura Integra
$125median
$25$569
Acurawide ±232%
Acura MDX
$111median
$30$544
Acurawide ±203%
Acura RDX
$108median
$35$474
Acurawide ±212%
Acura TLX
$101median
$25$454
Kiawide ±179%
Kia Forte
$105median
$30$405
Kiawide ±163%
Kia K5
$151median
$48$541
Kiawide ±190%
Kia Optima
$110median
$32$450
Kiawide ±134%
Kia Seltos
$150median
$42$445
Kiawide ±192%
Kia Sorento
$142median
$35$580
Kiawide ±195%
Kia Sportage
$131median
$40$550
Kiawide ±161%
Kia Telluride
$171median
$34$585
Common questions
Kia Soul transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Kia Soul?
The median asking price is $101 across 3,941 priced listings from 711 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $101. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $91.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Soul transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Kia Soul transmission control module replacement typically runs $195–$400 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $101, and independent-shop labor for transmission control module replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Kia Soul model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Soul transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Soul transmission control module fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.