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Alternator Price Analysis

Current market data for 5,640 alternators listed on eBay.

What you'll usually pay

$170 typical price
Most are between$80โ€“$292
Brand new$172
Used$135
On sale now5,640

๐Ÿ’ก Buying used saves about 22% here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

Used units offer the best value at a median of 135.12. Brand choice significantly impacts cost, with Remy units priced 41% above the market median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

5 Year 76 on sale$91.49 ยท 46% cheaper
Not Specified 4,302 on sale$164 ยท 4% cheaper
Total 99 on sale$166 ยท 3% cheaper
Not Specified 4,128 on sale$165 ยท 3% cheaper

Price by brand

Total
$166-3%
Not Specified
$165-3%
Delco Remy
$174+2%
Unbranded
$202+19%
Remy
$241+41%

Why? Prices vary by manufacturer, with Remy reaching 240.51 and Total at 166.08.

Price by warranty

5 Year
$91.49-46%
No Warranty
$140-18%
Not Specified
$164-4%
1 Year
$173+2%
Unspecified Length
$204+20%

Why? Warranty terms shift value, with 5 Year options at 91.49 and Unspecified Length at 203.9.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a new alternator?

The median price for new alternators is 172.45.

How much can I save by buying a used alternator?

Used alternators have a median price of 135.12, compared to the market median of 170.45.

Which brand has the highest median price?

Remy has the highest median price at 240.51.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $80โ€“$292, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 18, 2026.

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