Kia Seltos transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $202
- Average
- $914
- High
- $1,850
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Seltos transmission ?
How much does a used Kia Seltos transmission cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Seltos transmission costs $202 to $1,850, with a median asking price of $823. Based on 418 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2023 (3 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$888
Grade B (good)$800
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$202–$1,850271 listings
Grade BStandard used$275–$1,533116 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$300–$1,80031 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $202–$1,850 | 271 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $275–$1,533 | 116 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $300–$1,800 | 31 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$888
Grade B$800
Ungraded$650
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $202–$1,850 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Seltos transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $823
- Kia Seltos median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,395–$2,625
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Seltos transmission cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Seltos transmission cost?
Based on 418 listings, a used transmission for the Kia Seltos runs $823 at the median, ranging $202–$1,850. That figure comes from 418 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 11% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $888.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, CVT (2.0L), FWD, lists at a $700 median, while AT (1.6L, dual clutch transmission, DCT) commands $1,198, a 71% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $800, while 2023 tops the table at $873. Parts from 2021–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Seltos sits 14% above the Ram 1500 ($725), 59% below the Ford F150 ($2,025), and 67% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($2,510) 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 Seltos parts are priced?
01wide ±61%
Engine
$2,350median
$895$3,750
02wide ±106%
Front Bumper
$168median
$84$440
03wide ±161%
Rear Bumper
$200median
$50$695
04wide ±71%
Hood
$455median
$171$820
05wide ±79%
Fender
$200median
$50$366
06wide ±125%
Headlight Assembly
$725median
$115$1,930
07wide ±108%
Tail Light
$140median
$39$341
08wide ±108%
Alternator
$116median
$60$310
09wide ±108%
Starter
$118median
$45$299
10wide ±143%
Radiator
$201median
$53$626
11wide ±75%
AC Compressor
$169median
$60$315
12wide ±175%
Transfer Case
$218median
$100$865
13
Axle Shaft
Price data updating
14wide ±110%
Strut
$125median
$50$325
15wide ±88%
Steering Rack
$160median
$50$332
16wide ±225%
Grille
$153median
$21$710
17wide ±86%
Side Mirror
$187median
$67$389
18wide ±75%
Turbocharger
$368median
$200$752
19wide ±137%
AC Condenser
$153median
$50$470
20wide ±257%
Wheels
$189median
$30$1,000
21wide ±89%
Fuel Pump
$150median
$40$307
22wide ±146%
Water Pump
$40median
$20$137
23
Power Steering Pump
Price data updating
24wide ±188%
ABS Module
$165median
$25$644
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±108%
Engine Computer
$160median
$50$395
27wide ±167%
Throttle Body
$66median
$25$245
28wide ±266%
Brake Caliper
$90median
$14$493
29wide ±96%
Drive Shaft
$213median
$60$470
30wide ±96%
Tailgate
$1,326median
$100$2,641
31
Intake Manifold
Price data updating
32
Control Arm
Price data updating
33
Blower Motor
Price data updating
34wide ±66%
Exhaust Manifold
$725median
$550$1,500
35wide ±365%
Transmission Control Module
$136median
$25$1,019
36wide ±194%
Steering Column
$187median
$50$774
37wide ±74%
Fuel Tank
$172median
$64$320
38wide ±89%
Window Regulator
$149median
$50$315
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40
Torque Converter
Price data updating
41wide ±93%
Steering Wheel
$181median
$50$386
42wide ±118%
Ignition Switch
$100median
$40$275
43wide ±216%
Car Radio
$350median
$80$1,595
44
Heater Core
Price data updating
45wide ±154%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$343
46wide ±89%
Sunroof
$460median
$120$935
47wide ±144%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$76$295
48wide ±164%
Fog Light
$146median
$15$495
49wide ±104%
Center Console
$161median
$40$375
50wide ±193%
Air Bag
$141median
$50$595
51wide ±70%
Door Assembly
$737median
$186$1,225
52wide ±93%
Quarter Panel
$600median
$100$1,215
53wide ±90%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$545median
$75$1,052
54wide ±119%
Front Seat
$208median
$50$547
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Seltos transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
Ram1500vsKiaSeltos
1500$725
Seltos$823
$98 diff6,104 listings
TransmissioncompareFordF150vsKiaSeltos
F150$2,025
Seltos$823
$1,202 diff5,978 listings
TransmissioncompareChevySilverado1500vsKiaSeltos
1500$2,510
Seltos$823
$1,687 diff5,403 listings
TransmissioncompareGMCSierra1500vsKiaSeltos
1500$2,528
Seltos$823
$1,705 diff4,786 listings
TransmissioncompareJeepCherokeevsKiaSeltos
Cherokee$665
Seltos$823
$158 diff3,884 listings
TransmissioncompareToyotaRAV4vsKiaSeltos
RAV4$2,276
Seltos$823
$1,453 diff3,391 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±124%
Acura MDX
$1,346median
$150$3,500
Acurawide ±212%
Acura RDX
$700median
$135$3,102
BMWwide ±300%
BMW X3
$1,003median
$2$6,015
BMWwide ±258%
BMW X5
$1,850median
$51$9,609
Chevywide ±126%
Chevy Colorado
$2,040median
$150$5,300
Chevywide ±249%
Chevy Equinox
$700median
$110$3,594
Kiawide ±239%
Kia Forte
$663median
$100$3,265
Kiawide ±323%
Kia Optima
$649median
$75$4,267
Kiawide ±745%
Kia Sorento
$770median
$100$11,573
Kiawide ±271%
Kia Soul
$998median
$89$5,500
Kiawide ±204%
Kia Sportage
$908median
$100$3,800
Kiawide ±114%
Kia Telluride
$995median
$434$2,700
Common questions
Kia Seltos transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Kia Seltos?
Based on 418 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Seltos transmission lists between $202 and $1,850, with a median asking price of $823.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Seltos transmission?
Using a used part, a Kia Seltos transmission replacement typically runs $1,395–$2,625 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $823, 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.
What affects the price of a used Kia Seltos transmission?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 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 Seltos model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2023, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Seltos transmission years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Seltos transmission listings appear across model years 2021, 2022, 2023, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 3 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 Seltos gearbox?
A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The Kia Seltos transmission prices on this page apply — median $823, from 418 salvage yard listings.