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The alternator replacement cost can be quite high, with prices running between $133 and $915 for a new alternator. The work itself is quite straightforward, so the cost for labor is normally quite low in comparison to other automotive services. The alternator cost will range from $200 to $700 just for the part itself! To have a new alternator fitted at a garage you can expect to pay between $172 to $1046 with an average cost in the mid $500 range, depending on the part used and the model of car you own.
By Aaron Turpen, Sun, March 20, 2011. Because this is the easier of the two, we'll go into it first. The cost of a new alternator varies by vehicle make. Average is about $100 or so for 4 cylinder engines and $150 for 6 or 8 cylinders. Most mechanics can install a new alternator in about half an hour and most home DIY mechanics can do it themselves. A rebuilt alternator can be purchased for about half the price of new, but may not have the same warranty as a new unit. The cost savings often makes it worth the risk, however, and most will function as if new.