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Heater Core Pricing Trends

Analysis of 114,280 heater core listings to determine market value across brands and materials.

What you'll usually pay

$42.11 typical price
Most are between$24$163
Brand new$40.78
Used$79.95
On sale now114,280

💡 Used ones cost about 96% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in Aftermarket Branded options at a 30% premium over the median, whereas Genuine OEM parts command a 97% premium. Copper materials are significantly more expensive, costing 90% more than the market median.

Price by brand

ACDelco
$55.6+32%
Four Seasons
$58.9+40%
General Motors
$66.83+59%
Dodge
$67.93+61%
Ford
$69.99+66%
Mopar
$99.99+137%

Why? Prices vary by manufacturer, with Mopar at the high end (99.99) and ACDelco at the lower end (55.6).

Price by brand type

Not Specified
$42.05
Private Label
$43.98+4%
Unbranded
$45.99+9%
Aftermarket Branded
$54.69+30%
Genuine OEM
$82.87+97%

Why? Genuine OEM parts (82.87) carry a significant premium over Not Specified listings (42.05).

Price by material

Aluminum
$42.14
Not Specified
$42.05
Stainless Steel
$72.49+72%
Copper
$80.04+90%

Why? Specialized materials like Copper (80.04) cost substantially more than Aluminum (42.14).

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a new heater core?

The median price for new heater cores is 40.78.

How much more do Genuine OEM heater cores cost compared to the market median?

Genuine OEM heater cores have a median price of 82.87, which is a 97% increase over the market median.

Which brand has the highest median price among the listed options?

Mopar has the highest median price at 99.99.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $24$163, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 12, 2026.