Used 2018 Mazda 3 transmission from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2018 Mazda 3 Transmission prices

Year-specific used transmission pricing for the 2018 Mazda 3, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedAug 2, 2026

Part overview

About the 2018 Mazda 3 transmission

A used 2018 Mazda 3 transmission costs between $116 and $1,594, with a median of $401 from 166 salvage yard listings.

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

Also known asGearboxTransaxle
Price summary

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.

Grade A (excellent)$397
Grade B (good)$401
Grade C (fair)$450

2018 Mazda 3 transmission price snapshot

USD
Low
$116
Average
$452
High
$1,594
200 listings observed · 166 priced listings used · last updated Aug 2, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$200–$1,594129 listings
Grade BStandard used$187–$60021 listings
Grade CVisible wear$450–$8503 listings
Grade XUngraded$116–$72013 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $116–$1,594 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2018 Mazda 3 transmission replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$401
2018 Mazda 3 median asking price
Labor
$570–$1,800
6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$970–$2,200
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

MT, (6 Speed), 2.0L47 listingsInterchange 2017–2018$453$116 – $1,016
MT, (6 Speed), 2.5L47 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$223$187 – $907
AT, (6 Speed), 2.5L41 listingsInterchange 2017–2018$368$213 – $907
AT, (6 Speed), 2.0L31 listingsInterchange 2017–2018$649$400 – $1,594

Year-specific context

How does the 2018 Mazda 3 compare?

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

2018 Mazda 3 transmission FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Mazda 3 transmission?

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.

How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Mazda 3 transmission?

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.

Will a 2018 Mazda 3 transmission fit another year?

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.

How much is a 2018 Mazda 3 gearbox?

A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Mazda 3 transmission — median $401, from 166 listings.

2018 Mazda 3 Transmission Cost — Used From $116 to $1,594