Catalytic Converter Cost Calculator
Replacement cost by vehicle class.
Inputs
Results
Total estimated cost
$755.00
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Converter cost (each)$500.00
Total parts cost$500.00
Labor cost$200.00
Labor hours2
Old converter scrap value$60.00
Net cost after scrap credit$695.00
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Vehicle class, Compact 4-cyl, and Sedan 6-cyl.
- Set SUV/truck V8, Luxury/performance, and Converter type.
- Adjust Universal aftermarket, Direct-fit aftermarket as needed.
- Review the Total estimated cost ($) result.
- Use Converter cost (each) ($) and Total parts cost ($) to inform your decision.
How the result changes with Shop labor rate ($/hr)
| Shop labor rate ($/hr) | Total estimated cost |
|---|---|
| 65 | $685.00 |
| 103 | $761.00 |
| 148 | $851.00 |
| 185 | $925.00 |
What each input means
- Vehicle class
- Select the vehicle class
- Converter type
- Select the converter type
- Number of converters
- Some vehicles have 2-4 catalytic converters.
- Shop labor rate ($/hr)
- Hourly shop labor rate.
- Accessibility
- Select the accessibility
- Strict emissions state
- Select the strict emissions state
What each result means
- Total estimated cost
- Complete replacement cost including parts, labor, gaskets, and contingency for O2 sensors.
- Converter cost (each)
- Price per catalytic converter.
- Total parts cost
- All converter units combined.
- Labor cost
- Shop labor based on difficulty and count.
- Labor hours
- Expected shop time.
- Old converter scrap value
- Estimated precious metals recovery value of removed converter(s).
- Net cost after scrap credit
- Total cost minus scrap value of old converters.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersVehicle class = 1, Converter type = 1, Number of converters = 1, Shop labor rate ($/hr) = 100 = 6 input(s) provided
- Calculate Total estimated costTotal estimated cost = subtotal + o2SensorRisk755 = $755
- Calculate Converter cost500 = $500
- Calculate Total parts costTotal parts cost = converterUnitCost * converterCount500 = $500
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