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Thermostat Price Analysis

Current market data for 774,253 thermostats and housings.

What you'll usually pay

$36.09 typical price

Most are between$13–$140

Brand new$35.97

Used$59.97

On sale now774,253

💡 Used ones cost about 67% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in Private Label brands, which are 45% below the market median. Genuine OEM parts command a premium, trading 23% above the median.

💚 Best value for your money

Private Label 10,396 on sale$19.99 · 45% cheaper

Thermostat Seal 5,011 on sale$20 · 45% cheaper

Thermostat Element 860 on sale$24.95 · 31% cheaper

Gates 73,898 on sale$25.43 · 30% cheaper

Unbranded 44,210 on sale$28.32 · 22% cheaper

Price by brand

Gates

$25.43-30%

Dorman

$29.24-19%

ACDelco

$37.47+4%

BMW

$42.93+19%

Mopar

$56.71+57%

Mahle

$62.03+72%

Why? Prices vary by manufacturer, with Mahle at 62.03 and Gates at 25.43.

Price by brand type

Private Label

$19.99-45%

Unbranded

$28.32-22%

Aftermarket Branded

$32.37-10%

Not Specified

$35.64-1%

Genuine OEM

$44.33+23%

Why? Pricing is split between budget Private Label (19.99) and premium Genuine OEM (44.33).

Price by type

Thermostat Seal

$20-45%

Thermostat Element

$24.95-31%

Thermostat

$33.28-8%

Not Specified

$35.64-1%

Thermostat Assembly

$37.68+4%

Thermostat Housing

$38.08+6%

Why? Costs differ by component complexity, from Thermostat Seals at 20 to Thermostat Housings at 38.08.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a new thermostat?

The median price for new units is 35.97.

Which brand offers the lowest median price?

Gates has the lowest median price among listed brands at 25.43.

How do used prices compare to the market median?

Used medians are 59.97, which is higher than the overall market median of 36.09.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $13–$140, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 12, 2026.