Used turbocharger prices

Across 82 vehicle-specific guides with current pricing, used turbocharger guide medians run from $100 to $2,001, with a typical median of $426. Condition grade, mileage, and fitment move the price within that range.

Usually, yes. Buying a used turbocharger from a salvage yard or auto recycler typically costs a fraction of the new turbocharger replacement cost at a dealership. Compare the grade-level medians above against any replacement quote you've received, and remember our figures exclude shipping and installation labor.

Salvage yards, junkyards, pick-and-pull lots, and online used parts marketplaces all sell used turbochargers. Our index tracks asking prices nationally, so you can benchmark a local quote against the market range before you buy.

Expect to pay toward the upper half of the $100–$2,001 range for a grade-A turbocharger with low mileage. Check the grade table above for the current grade-level medians, and confirm whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quote.

They can be — condition grade is the key. Grade A parts come off low-mileage vehicles with little to no damage, grade B is average, and grade C or ungraded parts are the gamble. Buy grade A or B from a yard that offers a return window or warranty, and confirm the mileage of the donor vehicle before paying. The grade-level medians above show what each tier should cost.

Yes. A turbo is another name for a turbocharger. Other common names include turbo charger. The prices on this page apply regardless of what it's called in your region or by your mechanic.

A turbocharger is spun by exhaust gas flowing through a turbine, so its boost builds as engine RPM and exhaust flow increase — the source of "turbo lag" at low RPM. A supercharger is mechanically belt-driven directly off the engine's crankshaft, so it delivers boost instantly at any RPM but constantly draws a small amount of engine power to spin. They bolt on differently and aren't interchangeable — confirm which one your specific engine came with before shopping for a used replacement.

A used turbocharger is just the turbo unit itself — the turbine/compressor assembly that bolts to your engine's existing OEM mounting, plumbing, and tuning. A turbo kit is a full aftermarket package for adding forced induction to an engine that wasn't turbocharged from the factory, including manifolds, piping, an intercooler, and often a new tune. If your vehicle already came turbocharged, you need a replacement turbo, not a turbo kit.