Kia K5 transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $250
- Average
- $1,507
- High
- $4,048
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia K5 transmission?
Asking prices from 389 salvage yards in 43 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
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Kia K5 transmission
What the transmission does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission price guide →
Also known asGearboxTransaxle
Price summary
A used Kia K5 transmission costs $250 to $4,048, with a median asking price of $1,350. Based on 315 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2026 (7 model years), updated Oct 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,575
Grade B (good)$900
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$270–$4,048233 listings
Grade BStandard used$250–$2,48678 listings
Grade XUngraded$500–$2,0804 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $270–$4,048 | 233 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $250–$2,486 | 78 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $500–$2,080 | 4 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,575
Grade B$900
Ungraded$1,800
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $250–$4,048 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia K5 transmission is listed
We found priced Kia K5 transmission listings at 389 salvage yards across 43 states. California supplies the most, with 101 listings (10% of the total) from 20 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $723, while Florida yards ask $1,178, 63% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 101 | 20 | $723-46% |
| Texas | 81 | 26 | $875-35% |
| North Carolina | 69 | 21 | $863-36% |
| Michigan | 68 | 31 | $1,024-24% |
| Florida | 67 | 20 | $1,178-13% |
| Illinois | 65 | 21 | $830-39% |
| Ohio | 60 | 26 | $876-35% |
| Indiana | 42 | 15 | $906-33% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,350 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia K5 transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,350
- Kia K5 median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,920–$3,150
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia K5 transmission cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia K5 transmission cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia K5 transmission 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 75% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $1,575.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 8 speed, AWD, lists at a $1,800 median, while Automatic Dual Clutch commands $4,048, a 125% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2024 units carry the lowest median at $970, while 2025 tops the table at $2,175. Parts from 2021–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2024 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia K5 sits 91% above the Ram 1500 ($705), 47% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($2,548), and 34% below the Ford F150 ($2,060) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission: what to check
- Ask for the donor mileage. Under 80K miles leaves significantly more service life.
- Confirm the torque converter is included with automatics; most yards include it, but verify.
- Match engine and drivetrain exactly. A CVT from a base trim won't fit a manual sport trim.
- Ask if the unit was test-driven or fluid-inspected before the donor was dismantled.
- Plan a fluid and filter change at install. Old fluid in a good unit causes avoidable failures.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Kia K5 parts are priced?
01wide ±163%
Transmission Control Module
$151median
$48$541
02wide ±167%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$50$550
03wide ±177%
Side Mirror
$250median
$58$944
04wide ±232%
Car Radio
$287median
$65$1,394
05wide ±234%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$25$493
06wide ±192%
Air Bag
$209median
$40$844
07wide ±128%
Wheels
$171median
$40$477
08wide ±106%
Front Seat
$220median
$85$550
09wide ±175%
Engine Computer
$181median
$40$675
10wide ±115%
Tail Light
$296median
$75$756
11wide ±125%
Grille
$170median
$50$475
12wide ±79%
Door Assembly
$821median
$350$1,643
Price comparisons
Compare Kia K5 transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
Ram1500vsKiaK5
1500$705
K5$1,350
$645 diff6,477 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsKiaK5
1500$2,548
K5$1,350
$1,198 diff5,974 listings
TransmissioncompareFordF150vsKiaK5
F150$2,060
K5$1,350
$710 diff5,740 listings
TransmissioncompareGMCSierra1500vsKiaK5
1500$2,525
K5$1,350
$1,175 diff5,486 listings
TransmissioncompareRam3500vsKiaK5
3500$3,444
K5$1,350
$2,094 diff5,226 listings
TransmissioncompareFordExplorervsKiaK5
Explorer$1,564
K5$1,350
$214 diff4,165 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±214%
BMW X3
$940median
$155$4,175
BMWwide ±252%
BMW X5
$1,850median
$300$9,609
Chevywide ±248%
Chevy Equinox
$700median
$125$3,594
Chevywide ±108%
Chevy Malibu
$1,946median
$405$4,614
Chevywide ±88%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$2,548median
$1,177$5,665
Chevywide ±74%
Chevy Tahoe
$2,570median
$1,350$5,144
Chevywide ±75%
Chevy Traverse
$2,900median
$750$5,097
Dodgewide ±288%
Dodge Challenger
$1,800median
$308$10,666
Kiawide ±289%
Kia Forte
$450median
$95$2,700
Kiawide ±280%
Kia Optima
$431median
$75$2,486
Kiawide ±283%
Kia Sorento
$800median
$133$4,662
Kiawide ±274%
Kia Soul
$750median
$125$4,235
Common questions
Kia K5 transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Kia K5?
The median asking price is $1,350 across 315 priced listings from 389 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $1,575. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $970.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia K5 transmission?
Using a used part, a Kia K5 transmission replacement typically runs $1,920–$3,150 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $1,350, and independent-shop labor for transmission replacement typically takes 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr ($570–$1,800). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Kia K5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2020. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia K5 transmission years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia K5 transmission fitments across 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 7 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.