Mazda 3 transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $827
- High
- $5,625
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mazda 3 transmission ?
How much does a used Mazda 3 transmission cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Mazda 3 transmission costs $75 to $5,625, with a median asking price of $633. Based on 1,376 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Sep 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$675
Grade B (good)$498
Grade C (fair)$850
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$5,6251,076 listings
Grade BStandard used$187–$1,894208 listings
Grade CVisible wear$450–$8504 listings
Grade XUngraded$116–$1,70088 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$5,625 | 1,076 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $187–$1,894 | 208 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $450–$850 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $116–$1,700 | 88 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$675
Grade B$498
Grade C$850
Ungraded$600
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$5,625 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Mazda 3 transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $633
- Mazda 3 median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,205–$2,435
- 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 Mazda 3 transmission cost by year?
202496 listings$1,683$700 – $2,6302023163 listingsFits 3 years$1,533$500 – $2,9472022293 listingsFits 4 years$663$142 – $1,9972021144 listingsFits 6 years$1,000$363 – $5,6252020243 listingsFits 4 years$510$128 – $1,7352019222 listingsFits 4 years$580$200 – $1,8942018200 listingsFits 4 years$401$116 – $1,5942017192 listingsFits 4 years$356$75 – $1,594
Market analysis
How much does a used Mazda 3 transmission cost?
Expect to pay $75–$5,625 for a used Mazda 3 transmission; the median listing asks $633. That figure comes from 1,376 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $356, while 2024 tops the table at $1,683. Parts from 2015–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mazda 3 sits 13% below the Ram 1500 ($725), 69% below the Ford F150 ($2,025), and 75% 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.
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What other Mazda 3 parts are priced?
01wide ±193%
Engine
$1,206median
$2$4,650
02wide ±140%
Front Bumper
$253median
$15$724
03wide ±102%
Rear Bumper
$255median
$30$551
04wide ±81%
Hood
$400median
$70$719
05wide ±134%
Fender
$175median
$32$500
06wide ±125%
Headlight Assembly
$916median
$33$2,325
07wide ±191%
Tail Light
$210median
$20$821
08wide ±344%
Alternator
$86median
$22$614
09wide ±264%
Starter
$71median
$10$385
10wide ±441%
Radiator
$200median
$50$1,814
11wide ±118%
AC Compressor
$146median
$42$387
12wide ±113%
Transfer Case
$312median
$75$783
13wide ±198%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$29$424
14wide ±162%
Strut
$100median
$30$354
15wide ±375%
Steering Rack
$215median
$40$1,652
16wide ±146%
Grille
$235median
$14$700
17wide ±185%
Side Mirror
$152median
$30$593
18wide ±206%
Turbocharger
$398median
$160$1,796
19wide ±350%
AC Condenser
$158median
$45$1,150
20wide ±131%
Wheels
$190median
$45$544
21wide ±693%
Fuel Pump
$110median
$25$1,549
22wide ±189%
Water Pump
$106median
$25$426
23wide ±151%
Power Steering Pump
$136median
$35$445
24wide ±235%
ABS Module
$150median
$40$745
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Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±237%
Engine Computer
$119median
$15$580
27wide ±273%
Throttle Body
$96median
$25$550
28wide ±313%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$14$484
29wide ±107%
Drive Shaft
$225median
$76$559
30wide ±207%
Tailgate
$522median
$40$2,200
31wide ±105%
Intake Manifold
$159median
$60$395
32wide ±140%
Control Arm
$110median
$36$343
33wide ±195%
Blower Motor
$76median
$35$331
34wide ±297%
Exhaust Manifold
$325median
$65$1,995
35wide ±238%
Transmission Control Module
$101median
$20$500
36wide ±318%
Steering Column
$146median
$40$969
37wide ±132%
Fuel Tank
$150median
$50$447
38wide ±130%
Window Regulator
$99median
$22$280
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Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±94%
Torque Converter
$400median
$90$844
41wide ±111%
Steering Wheel
$180median
$40$440
42wide ±294%
Ignition Switch
$78median
$22$480
43wide ±255%
Car Radio
$125median
$25$662
44wide ±188%
Heater Core
$116median
$50$485
45wide ±203%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$444
46wide ±173%
Sunroof
$237median
$61$880
47wide ±252%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$22$405
48wide ±164%
Fog Light
$75median
$29$275
49wide ±199%
Center Console
$106median
$23$445
50wide ±216%
Air Bag
$155median
$30$700
51wide ±69%
Door Assembly
$830median
$50$1,192
52wide ±93%
Quarter Panel
$400median
$150$895
53wide ±99%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$466median
$21$941
54wide ±145%
Front Seat
$148median
$49$478
Price comparisons
Compare Mazda 3 transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
HyundaiElantravsMazda3
Elantra$1,133
3$633
$500 diff4,097 listings
TransmissioncompareHondaCivicvsMazda3
Civic$1,037
3$633
$404 diff3,774 listings
TransmissioncompareDodgeChallengervsMazda3
Challenger$1,960
3$633
$1,327 diff3,536 listings
TransmissioncompareMercedesEClassvsMazda3
Class$1,064
3$633
$431 diff3,468 listings
TransmissioncompareDodgeChargervsMazda3
Charger$1,144
3$633
$511 diff3,408 listings
TransmissioncompareFordFusionvsMazda3
Fusion$1,798
3$633
$1,165 diff3,360 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
Chevywide ±104%
Chevy Malibu
$2,150median
$142$4,614
Chevywide ±556%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$2,510median
$143$28,055
Chevywide ±88%
Chevy Suburban
$2,500median
$400$4,775
Chevywide ±475%
Chevy Tahoe
$2,556median
$200$24,500
Chevywide ±85%
Chevy Traverse
$2,909median
$150$5,097
Mazdawide ±220%
Mazda CX5
$862median
$7$3,800
Common questions
Mazda 3 transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Mazda 3?
Based on 1,376 priced salvage yard listings, a used Mazda 3 transmission lists between $75 and $5,625, with a median asking price of $633.
How much does it cost to replace a Mazda 3 transmission?
Using a used part, a Mazda 3 transmission replacement typically runs $1,205–$2,435 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $633, 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 Mazda 3 transmission?
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 Mazda 3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mazda 3 transmission years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Mazda 3 transmission listings appear across model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 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 Mazda 3 gearbox?
A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The Mazda 3 transmission prices on this page apply — median $633, from 1,376 salvage yard listings.