Used 2021 Kia Sorento transmission from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Kia Sorento Transmission prices

Year-specific used transmission pricing for the 2021 Kia Sorento, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedOct 20, 2026

Part overview

About the 2021 Kia Sorento transmission

A used 2021 Kia Sorento transmission costs between $439 and $4,594, with a median of $1,967 from 231 salvage yard listings.

What the transmission does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission price guide →

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Price summary

A used 2021 Kia Sorento transmission costs $439 to $4,594, with a median asking price of $1,967. Based on 231 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2025 (5 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$1,995
Grade B (good)$1,963

2021 Kia Sorento transmission price snapshot

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Low
$439
Average
$2,117
High
$4,594
250 listings observed · 231 priced listings used · last updated Oct 20, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$439–$4,594145 listings
Grade BStandard used$936–$3,55278 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,000–$3,0008 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $439–$4,594 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 Kia Sorento transmission replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$1,967
2021 Kia Sorento median asking price
Labor
$570–$1,800
6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$2,535–$3,765
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

(AT), 2.5L, w/o dual clutch transmission; FWD50 listingsInterchange 2021–2023$1,450$936 – $2,140
(AT), 1.6L (hybrid)49 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$2,064$1,121 – $2,980
(AT), 2.5L, w/o dual clutch transmission; AWD49 listingsInterchange 2021–2023$1,800$1,014 – $2,980
(AT), 2.5L, dual clutch transmission, AWD42 listingsInterchange 2021–2024$2,191$439 – $4,200
(AT), 2.5L, dual clutch transmission, FWD41 listingsInterchange 2021–2024$3,395$2,000 – $4,594

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Kia Sorento compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 250 observed listings, including 231 with posted prices. Its $1,967 median is 151% above the Kia Sorento guide's $785 median.

Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #7 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Shopping across all 5 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Common questions

2021 Kia Sorento transmission FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Kia Sorento transmission?

Based on 231 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Kia Sorento transmission lists between $439 and $4,594, with a median asking price of $1,967.

How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Kia Sorento transmission?

Using a used part, a 2021 Kia Sorento transmission replacement typically runs $2,535–$3,765 all-in: the median used transmission for this year lists at $1,967, 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.

Will a 2021 Kia Sorento transmission fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Kia Sorento transmission also appear under model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2021 Kia Sorento gearbox?

A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Kia Sorento transmission — median $1,967, from 231 listings.

2021 Kia Sorento Transmission Cost — Used From $439 to $4,594