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Idlers & Tensioners Pricing

Analysis of 328,963 listings for automotive idlers and tensioners.

What you'll usually pay

$45.76 typical price

Most are between$22–$139

Brand new$45.28

Used$40.99

On sale now328,963

💡 Buying used saves about 9% here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in Aftermarket Branded parts, which sit 13% below the market median. Genuine OEM and Private Label options command a premium, with the latter priced 37% higher than the median.

💚 Best value for your money

5 Years 6,799 on sale$28.71 · 37% cheaper

Gates 70,478 on sale$39.97 · 13% cheaper

Aftermarket Branded 167,084 on sale$40.03 · 13% cheaper

1 Year 107,926 on sale$40 · 13% cheaper

Dorman 17,898 on sale$40.62 · 11% cheaper

Price by brand

Gates

$39.97-13%

Dorman

$40.62-11%

Dayco

$42.98-6%

ACDelco

$51.99+14%

Motorcraft

$61.43+34%

Mopar

$65.91+44%

Why? Price varies by manufacturer, with Mopar at 65.91 and Gates at 39.97.

Price by brand type

Aftermarket Branded

$40.03-13%

Unbranded

$45.23-1%

Not Specified

$45.28-1%

Genuine OEM

$60+31%

Private Label

$62.85+37%

Why? Genuine OEM and Private Label parts cost more than Aftermarket Branded options.

Price by manufacturer warranty

5 Years

$28.71-37%

1 Year

$40-13%

3 Years

$42.7-7%

10 Years

$44.89-2%

2 Years

$53.71+17%

Lifetime

$59.95+31%

Why? Warranty length correlates with price, ranging from 28.71 for 5-year plans to 59.95 for lifetime coverage.

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Common questions

What is the typical cost for a new idler or tensioner?

The median price for new units is 45.28.

How much more do OEM parts cost compared to the market average?

Genuine OEM parts have a median price of 60, which is 31% above the market median.

Which brand offers one of the lowest median prices?

Gates has a median price of 39.97, which is 13% below the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $22–$139, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 13, 2026.