Used Engine Prices in 2026: What You Should Pay, by Make and Engine Type
What a used engine costs in 2026 — real price ranges for every major make, from Honda and Toyota to BMW, Mercedes and Cummins diesel. Updated pricing guide.
Your mechanic just told you the engine is finished. The next question out of your mouth is the right one: what is a replacement going to cost?
This guide gives real 2026 used engine prices for every major make sold in the United States — from a Honda Civic four-cylinder to a Porsche flat-six to a 6.7 Cummins diesel. These are prices for the engine itself: tested units with documented mileage and warranty coverage, delivered to your door.
A good used engine is almost always the cheapest way to keep a vehicle that is otherwise sound. Where a dealership quotes $7,000 for a new engine, a tested used engine with a warranty will often cost a quarter of that. Knowing the right price range before you start calling suppliers puts you in a far stronger position.
Used engine prices by make
We supply engines for all makes and models. Here is what a tested used engine typically costs by manufacturer. Ranges reflect the difference between a small four-cylinder at the low end and a large V8 or performance engine at the top of each brand's lineup. Every price below is for a tested unit from AutoPartOcean, delivered free to your door.
American makes
Make
Typical used engine price
Notes
Chevrolet
$1,200 – $3,800
The 5.3L V8 is one of the most available engines in America
Ford
$1,300 – $4,000
F-150 and Mustang engines are widely stocked; EcoBoost costs more
GMC
$1,400 – $3,800
Shares most engines with Chevrolet
Ram / Dodge
$1,300 – $4,200
5.7 Hemi and 3.6 Pentastar are the volume sellers
Jeep
$1,400 – $3,600
3.6 Pentastar and 3.8 V6 are readily available
Chrysler
$1,200 – $3,200
Shares the Pentastar and Hemi family
Buick
$1,200 – $3,000
Mostly 3.6 V6 and 2.4 Ecotec
Cadillac
$1,800 – $5,500
6.2 V8 and Northstar engines sit at the top of the range
Lincoln
$1,700 – $4,800
EcoBoost V6 units command a premium
Japanese and Korean makes
Make
Typical used engine price
Notes
Toyota
$1,200 – $3,600
2AR-FE and 2GR-FE are extremely common and well priced
Honda
$1,100 – $3,200
K24 and J35 are among the best-supplied engines available
Nissan
$1,100 – $3,200
QR25 and VQ35 are widely stocked
Hyundai
$1,100 – $2,800
High demand for the 2.4 Theta II due to known failures
Kia
$1,100 – $2,800
Shares the Theta II and Lambda engine families
Subaru
$1,300 – $3,400
EJ25 and FB25 in constant demand from head gasket failures
Mazda
$1,100 – $2,900
Skyactiv engines becoming more available each year
Mitsubishi
$1,100 – $2,800
Smaller supply pool, so timing matters
Lexus
$1,800 – $4,500
Shares Toyota engines but commands a premium
Acura
$1,500 – $3,800
J35 and J37 V6 units
Infiniti
$1,600 – $4,200
VQ37 and VR30 turbo engines at the top end
European makes
Make
Typical used engine price
Notes
Volkswagen
$1,500 – $4,200
EA888 2.0T is the volume engine
BMW
$2,200 – $6,500
N20, N52, N55 and B58 — turbo units cost more
Mercedes-Benz
$2,400 – $7,500
M271, M274 and M276 families
Audi
$2,000 – $6,000
Shares the EA888 with VW; V6 and V8 cost considerably more
Volvo
$1,800 – $4,800
Smaller supply pool but less competition on price
MINI
$1,600 – $4,000
N14, N18 and B48 turbo engines
Jaguar
$2,600 – $7,500
Supercharged V6 and V8 at the top of the range
Land Rover
$2,800 – $8,500
Supercharged V8 units are the most expensive
Porsche
$3,500 – $12,000
Flat-six engines command the highest prices we handle
Diesel and heavy duty
Engine
Typical used engine price
Fitted to
6.7L Cummins
$4,500 – $11,000
Ram 2500 / 3500
6.7L Powerstroke
$4,000 – $9,500
Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450
6.6L Duramax
$4,200 – $10,000
Chevrolet Silverado HD / GMC Sierra HD
6.0L / 6.4L Powerstroke
$3,200 – $7,000
Older Ford Super Duty
3.0L EcoDiesel
$3,500 – $7,500
Ram 1500 / Jeep Grand Cherokee
Diesel engines hold their value far better than gasoline engines because they routinely outlive the vehicles they were fitted to. Supply is tighter and demand is constant, so expect to pay more and to wait longer for the right unit. Tell us what you need and we will source it — see our used diesel and gas engines.
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Used engine prices by engine type
Across all makes, the engine configuration is the single biggest factor in price.
Engine type
Typical used price
What drives the range
4-cylinder
$800 – $2,500
Common economy engines sit at the bottom; turbocharged and GDI units near the top
V6
$1,200 – $3,800
Domestic V6s are cheaper; European and low-production V6s cost considerably more
V8
$1,400 – $7,500
A truck 5.3L is at the low end. Performance and luxury V8s reach the top
Turbocharged
$1,800 – $6,000
Whether the turbo comes with the engine matters — always confirm this
Flat / boxer
$1,300 – $12,000
Subaru at the low end, Porsche at the very top
Diesel
$2,400 – $11,000
Cummins, Powerstroke and Duramax hold value strongly
Used engine prices for popular models
These are the vehicles we get asked about most often.
Vehicle
Engine
Typical used engine price
Honda Civic
1.8L / 2.0L 4-cylinder
$1,200 – $2,200
Toyota Camry
2.5L 4-cylinder
$1,300 – $2,400
Nissan Altima
2.5L 4-cylinder
$1,200 – $2,000
Hyundai Sonata
2.4L Theta II
$1,300 – $2,300
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
5.3L V8
$1,800 – $3,200
Ford F-150
5.0L V8
$2,000 – $3,500
Jeep Grand Cherokee
3.6L V6
$1,800 – $3,000
Subaru Outback
2.5L EJ25 / FB25
$1,500 – $2,900
BMW 3 Series
N20 / N52 / N55
$2,500 – $4,500
Ford F-250
6.7L Powerstroke
$4,000 – $7,000
If your vehicle is not listed, that only means it is asked about less often — not that it is harder to find. We source used engines for all makes and models, including makes that many suppliers will not handle.
What about used transmissions?
If the gearbox has failed rather than the engine, the pricing works the same way. We stock used transmissions for all makes and models alongside engines. Here are typical used transmission prices by category.
Transmission type
Typical used price
Common examples
4 / 5-speed automatic
$700 – $1,600
Older domestic and Japanese vehicles
6-speed automatic
$900 – $2,400
6L80, 6T70, 6F35, 62TE, ZF 6HP
8 / 10-speed automatic
$1,600 – $3,800
ZF 8HP, 8L90, 10R80
CVT
$1,200 – $2,600
Nissan JATCO, Honda, Subaru Lineartronic
Dual clutch
$1,400 – $3,500
VW DSG, Ford PowerShift
Manual
$700 – $2,800
TR6060, MT82, and most 5 and 6-speed units
Heavy duty / diesel
$2,200 – $5,500
Allison 1000, 68RFE, Aisin AS69RC
See the full range on our used transmission page, or send us your VIN and we will match the correct unit for your exact vehicle.
Used vs rebuilt vs remanufactured vs new
These four terms get used interchangeably by people selling them, and they mean very different things. Prices below are for the unit itself.
Option
Typical price
Availability
Best for
Used (tested, with warranty)
$800 – $4,500
Ships in days
Most vehicles. The default sensible choice.
Rebuilt
$2,200 – $4,500
2 – 4 weeks
When a used engine of that type is genuinely hard to source
Remanufactured
$3,000 – $6,000
1 – 2 weeks
Engines with a known design fault you do not want to inherit
New OEM from dealer
$5,000 – $11,000+
Often on order
Near-new vehicles, or when insurance is paying
For the overwhelming majority of vehicles on American roads, a tested used engine is the right answer. It costs the least, arrives the fastest, and — when it comes from a supplier who actually tests what they ship — carries very little additional risk.
The one calculation worth doing. Look up your vehicle's current value in running condition. If a replacement engine costs less than about a third of that number, replacing it is almost always the right financial call. You are buying years of use for a fraction of what a replacement vehicle would cost once tax, title and financing are added.
What makes a used engine cost more, or less
Raises the price
- Low mileage. Under 60,000 miles commands a real premium, and it is usually worth paying.
- Turbochargers and superchargers included. Confirm in writing whether they come with the engine.
- Scarcity. European makes, low-production trims, and anything over fifteen years old.
- Complete drop-in assemblies. An engine with intake, accessories and harness attached costs more but saves your shop hours.
- Diesel. Diesel engines outlive their vehicles, so demand stays high and supply stays tight.
Lowers the price
- High-volume platforms. The more of a vehicle that sold, the more donor engines exist.
- Long block only, where your shop transfers your existing accessories across.
- Flexible timing. If you can wait two weeks rather than needing it tomorrow, better units come up.
- Accepting a compatible interchange year. Often the identical engine, sometimes hundreds of dollars less.
Be careful with the cheapest quote
If one quote comes back dramatically below all the others, something is being left out. In our experience it is one of five things:
- The engine has not been compression or leak-down tested.
- There is no warranty at all, or one that excludes almost everything.
- A core charge that is not mentioned until the invoice arrives.
- Freight billed separately at $300 to $500.
- It is a long block only, when you were comparing it against complete assemblies.
Ask every supplier the same questions and the cheap quote usually stops being cheap.
Five questions to ask before you pay anyone
- What is the documented mileage of the donor vehicle, and how was it verified?
- Has the engine been compression tested, and can you send me the results?
- Can you send photographs of the actual engine with the tag visible?
- What exactly is included — long block only, or complete with intake and accessories?
- What is the total delivered price, including freight, core charge and any fees?
A supplier who answers all five without hesitation is a supplier worth buying from. One who deflects or changes the subject has told you what you need to know. Ask us all five — call 1-888-819-5651 or visit AutoPartOcean.
The bottom line
For most vehicles on American roads, budget $1,100 to $3,800 for a tested used engine with a warranty. Trucks, diesels and European makes run higher. That is typically 50 to 70% less than a new engine from a dealership, and the part arrives in days rather than weeks.
The variable you control is who you buy from. An engine that has been compression tested, VIN verified, and comes with a written warranty from a supplier with a real address and real reviews costs a little more than the cheapest listing you can find. That difference is what separates a repair that lasts from doing the whole job twice. Browse our used engines or request a transmission quote to get a real number for your vehicle today.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used engine cost on average?
Most used engines fall between $1,100 and $3,800. Four-cylinder engines typically run $800 to $2,500, V6 engines $1,200 to $3,800, V8 engines $1,400 to $7,500, and diesel engines $2,400 to $11,000. European makes generally sit at the higher end of each band.
Which makes have the cheapest used engines?
Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda and Mitsubishi four-cylinder engines are the most affordable, typically $1,100 to $2,800. High production volumes mean plenty of donor vehicles, which keeps prices competitive. Check current availability on our used engines page.
Which makes have the most expensive used engines?
Porsche, Land Rover, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz sit at the top, along with heavy duty diesel engines like the 6.7 Cummins and 6.6 Duramax. Lower production numbers and higher parts values drive both.
What mileage should I look for in a used engine?
Under 100,000 miles is a reasonable target for most gasoline engines, and under 75,000 is excellent. Mileage matters less than maintenance history and whether the engine has been compression tested. A well-documented 90,000-mile engine beats an unverified 50,000-mile one.
Does a used engine come with a warranty?
It should. Every engine we supply is tested by AAA-certified mechanics and includes warranty coverage, with extended coverage available. Always read the terms before buying from anyone.
Do you supply engines for all makes and models?
Yes. We source used engines and used transmissions for every make sold in the United States — American, Japanese, Korean and European, including diesel and heavy duty applications.
About us. AutoPartOcean supplies tested used engines and transmissions for all makes and models across the United States. Every unit is inspected and tested by AAA-certified mechanics before it ships, comes with warranty coverage, and is delivered free to your door. Based in Worcester, MA. Call 1-888-819-5651, or read more guides on our blog.
