2018 Mazda 3 transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $116
- Average
- $452
- High
- $1,594

Year-specific price guide
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Part overview
A used 2018 Mazda 3 transmission costs between $116 and $1,594, with a median of $401 from 166 salvage yard listings.
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A used 2018 Mazda 3 transmission costs $116 to $1,594, with a median asking price of $401. Based on 166 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2018 (4 model years), updated Aug 2, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $200–$1,594 | 129 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $187–$600 | 21 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $450–$850 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $116–$720 | 13 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $116–$1,594 overall range
Replacement cost
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
Year-specific context
The 2018 guide is based on 200 observed listings, including 166 with posted prices. Its $401 median is 28% below the Mazda 3 guide's $560 median.
Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #4 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2015, 2016, 2017. Shopping across all 4 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
Based on 166 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Mazda 3 transmission lists between $116 and $1,594, with a median asking price of $401.
Using a used part, a 2018 Mazda 3 transmission replacement typically runs $970–$2,200 all-in: the median used transmission for this year lists at $401, 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.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Mazda 3 transmission also appear under model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 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.
A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Mazda 3 transmission — median $401, from 166 listings.