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How Much Does a Car Battery Cost?

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Car battery prices depend on the size of the battery (called the group size), the cold cranking amps (CCA) of the battery and the warranty, among other factors.
    Assuming you need to replace your old battery, you first need to determine the size (group number) of your current battery. If you go to an auto parts store, they can look it up by your car's make and model. You can also look up the information on AutoBatteries.com.  On the AutoZone.com web site, you can specify the make and model of your car, then search for parts specific to your car, though they may list both exact matches and near-matches.
 
Typical costs:
  • Prices for batteries in group size 24, 65 or 75, three of the most common sizes, can vary from $45 for a battery from a discount store with a 2-3 year free replacement battery warranty and 500-700 claimed Cold Cranking Amps, to $80-$90 for a premium brand battery.
What should be included:
  • If you need help installing the battery, we called a local AutoZone, a national auto parts store, and they said they would install a battery for free if we purchased it there. They did check the make and model the car first, though.
Additional costs:
  • In some states, you may be required to pay an additional fee until you drop off your old battery for recycling purposes, at which time your deposit will be returned. In California, the fee is $10.
Shopping for a car battery:
  • Unless your car is of an unusual make, most auto parts stores will have a battery of the needed size in stock. You can check the web sites of Sears, and AutoZone to compare prices, although they may have different (and less expensive) models in the store.
Article updated November 2006
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Amount: $170.00 Total cost for a new battery and installation
Posted by: Zel Josephson in Brooklawn, NJ.Purchased: September, 2008
Car Make: MazdaCar Model: 626
I just had a new battery installed in my 2001 Mazda 626. It cost with installation $170.00. Did I over pay?
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Amount: $113.00 Total cost for new battery and installation
Posted by: Chris W in Natick, MA.Purchased: September, 2008
Car Make: FordCar Model: Escape
Battery Type: DieHard
I went to Sears this morning and they charged $12.00 to test my battery. If I chose to buy a new battery from them the $12.00 installation/labor fee would be waived since I had them test it as well. I bought a basic DieHard battery with 3 year warranty for a total cost of $113.00. Everything went smoothly and my battery no longer stutters when I turn my vehicle on!
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Amount: $120.00 Cost of batteries has gone up
Posted by: Volvo owner in Chicago, IL.Purchased: September, 2008
Car Make: VolvoCar Model: 240
Battery Type: MT-47
Battery costs have gone up. Battery cost was $105.00 for 1992 240 Volvo. I was in shock.
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Amount: $82.00 Excursion Owner in New York
Posted by: Clemmy in Long Beach, NY.Purchased: October, 2008
Car Make: FordCar Model: Excursion
Battery Type: 850 CCA
Picked it up at an old fashioned auto parts place and installed it in five minutes. Any man who can\'t put a battery in a car is a sorry excuse for a man.

Go ahead, pay $170 at Sears, or learn how to do it and save $90.
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Amount: $62.00 Costco - Eco rates
Posted by: Bumps in Edison, NJ.Purchased: November, 2008
Car Make: Nissal AltimaCar Model: 2001
Battery Type: 640 CCA
Nissal altima needs 550 CCA but if you are getting more CCA at low rate, it is all good for u. I changed from Costco. It cost me $62 + tax. I have to change it manually or have to go to some garage as Costco dont provide service to replace the battery.
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Amount: $110.00 Car Battery replacement
Posted by: A user in Oakland, CA in Oakland, CA.Purchased: November, 2008
Goodyear, reduced price by amount to check charging system
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Amount: $112.69 AAA Battery Service
Posted by: A reader from St. Louis, MO in St. Louis, MO.Purchased: 2008
I paid 112.69 for a 3 year replacement warrenty and the next 3 years pro-rated for a AAA battery, not bad considering they came to my home. I got 678 cold CCA and I was ok with that.
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Amount: $113.20 Seems like this is in range
Posted by: A reader from New York in New York, NY.Purchased: 2008
Sounded like a lot but based on other posts here maybe not. This is the installed price.
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Amount: $79.99 car battery
Posted by: 2 PT owner in las vegas, NV.Purchased: December, 2008
Car Make: chryslerCar Model: PT Cruiser
Battery Type: car-duralast
I thought I was paying quite a bit, but is looks like other states a little more expensive. autozone provides installation, did it m yself though. 2yr free replacement 7yr warranty.570 cold crank.
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Amount: $70.49 Battery price
Posted by: Sakm in Chicago, IL.Purchased: December, 2008
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Accord
Battery Type: V6
Please do not pay more than $80 (this includes battery disposal fee)
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Amount: $113.00 Price for a battery
Posted by: bjd in Jenkintown, PA.Purchased: 2001
Car Make: ChevroletCar Model: 1997 Cavalier
Battery Type: 75-month
This was price for battery alone from my local mechanic. Installation was $25. I thought he was out of line, but now see that he wasn't for a comparable battery. My car should last like the battery will!
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Amount: $133.00 help from AAA in FL
Posted by: a user in Aventura, FL.Purchased: February, 2009
Car Make: HyundaiCar Model: Elantra
Battery Type: 35H
My car won't start tis morning, called AAA and their service guy said it as a dead battery and offer to replace it for $105, with taxes and disposal fee comes to $113 and I can charge it to credit card but cleaning off the terminals where the batteries connect was $20, cash only. I have a AAA invoice that states there is a 72 months total limited warranty.

I really didn't have a choice since I live by myself and without a car or a clue about car batteries, I would have to pay even if I thought it as too high.
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Amount: $113.95 AAA in SF
Posted by: blank in San Francisco, CA.Purchased: March, 2009
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Accord
AAA showed up in 20min, replaced my 7 year old dead as a doornail battery from the car that had been sitting in the garage for 1 year. 3 year service warranty, 3 years' pro-rated AAA replacement. Cash, credit cards, check all acceptable payment. Probably overpaid vs. Sears or AutoZone but was worth my time.
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Amount: $125.64 AAA Battery
Posted by: cl in Los Angeles, CA.Purchased: April, 2009
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Camry
AAA tested, installed, and took away the old battery in 15 minutes. There is a 36 month free replacement + 36 month prorated replacement cost.
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Amount: $22.68 Saved money by checking replacement policy first
Posted by: cheap driver in Santa Clara, CA.Purchased: April, 2009
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Camry
Battery Type: 25-DL
Had previously bought the battery from Autozone a little over three years ago -- didn't run the car for 6 months, so the battery was totally dead. I decided to stop by Autozone even though their prices seem high. Turns out I could get credit for over half the amount because the battery I turned in was only a few years old. So it was just $22.68 out-of-pocket for a new battery. I was pleasantly surprised. I don't know a lot about cars, but if you're replacing a battery that died early, maybe try checking back at the place where you bought it to see if you get a pro-rated credit.
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Amount: $120.75 AAA
Posted by: Praveen Mhapsekar in Westford, MA.Purchased: April, 2009
Car Make: SaturnCar Model: L200
Car woldnt start. Called AAA. Replaced battery for $120.75. 3years warranty.
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Amount: $110.00 Cost of a Toyota battery
Posted by: RR in Pasadena, CA.Purchased: 2009
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: 4Runner
had truck towed to my mechanic, replaced and installed new battery for $110. If I was not at work,I would have bought it myself and intalled and saved $20+.
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Amount: $64.00 Battery for '05 Tribute
Posted by: John in Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH.Purchased: June, 2009
Car Make: MazdaCar Model: Tibute
Battery Type: 40R
Bought an Energizer E40R for $64.00 at Sam's Club. 3yr full replacement warranty. 8 Year prorated warranty. Installed myself.
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Amount: $113.00 Cost of Honda Battery
Posted by: Mahesh Dasari in Rochester, NY.Purchased: June, 2009
Car Make: 1998Car Model: Civic
I'd starting problmes for one week and at one time battery was completely down. Drove to my local mechanic. Charged $105 + Sales Tax. I thought i overpaid. But by looking at these postings it seems it was Ok..
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Amount: $129.00 AAA car battery
Posted by: karen l in plainview, NY.Purchased: June, 2009
Car Make: lexusCar Model: rx330
Battery Type: AAA
Dead battery from leaving the hatch not completely closed. battery was 5 1/2 years old. they did a diagnostic, blah blah. and they kinda have you by the...said they wouldn't charge installation. took away old, original battery. I could've done better at Costco or other place i am sure but, hey time is money and it was convenient, so why not. Now i'm set for the next 5+ years (car will be long gone!)
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Amount: $109.50 Cost of Battery
Posted by: M Mahon in Tustin, CA.Purchased: June, 2009
Car Make: InfinitiCar Model: Q X 4
Battery Type: Premium
Replaced at Goodyear
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Amount: $75.00 EveryStart MAXX
Posted by: Tim in massapequa, NY.Purchased: June, 2009
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Accord
Battery Type: 24fn
$75+5 core(NY) at Walmart.. can't be beat, unless you go to a fee club like bj's or costco. So far, so good. This IS a DIY job if you can turn a wrench and can follow directions. Auto svc centers will hose you north of $100+ easily (including a $15-25 install charge) for something that takes less than 10 minutes.

This battery is EverStart MAXX (9-year prorate/3yr rep.) grp 24fn 875/700cca premium battery. I read bad things about walmart prorating the warranty online.. hope I won't have a bad experience when the time comes again.

Note: in Honda accords.. slow crank over most likely is the battery beginning to fail, not tune-up related (plugs) esp if your battery is banging on 5-6 years old. That's about how long the stock Honda battery lasted. At least they didn't put something in the manual saying you have to replace with a geniune Honda battery or your car will have bad mojo... lol
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Amount: $159.00 Car Battery Cost
Posted by: mark in CA in Orinda, CA.Purchased: June, 2009
Car Make: BMWCar Model: 325ix
Battery Type: AAA
Very easy and quick replacement. Pretty expensive, but I got a quote from NAPA for 144.00 (plus tax). So I took the easy road and had AAA come to my house. My last batt cost only 61.00 at Kragen 6 yrs ago (!), so there is apparently massive price inflation for batts!
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Amount: $75.00 cost of battery and self install
Posted by: Naomi in Centreville, VA.Purchased: December, 2007
Car Make: JeepCar Model: Grand Cherokee
Battery Type: 40R
Don't overpay at the autostore! They will give you the top of the line battery you don't really need unless you plan to keep your car for another 8 years. You can get a decent 3-5 year battery at Coscto, Walmart or auto store and install it yourself. If you can loosen and tighten some bolts you can do it!
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Amount: $90.94 Battery Replacement at Auto Zone
Posted by: MomOfTwo in Dallas, GA.Purchased: July, 2009
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Odyssey \'05
Battery Type: 24F
For all of my bad luck today, I had a good tip from a friend to go to AutoZone to replace my dead battery, which was really easy. I was there for maybe 20 minutes, and the guy totally took care of my van problem for me. It was ABSOLUTELY worth the money spent. I had my two young kids with me, and let me tell you... walking into that business was all I had to do. He did the rest. I said, \"I need a battery for my \'05 Honda Odyssey, and I want the one with the longest warranty\", handed him my credit card, took my kids to the bathroom, cleaned out my car while he changed the battery, voila, DONE. The battery install was included in the cost. WOW! Thanks AutoZone Guy!!! If you can\'t do it yourself, or don\'t want to (like me today - two little kids and a husband away on business) - go there, they\'ll fix you up.
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Amount: $123.00 Battery Cost thru AAA
Posted by: Brian W in BURLINGTON, NC.Purchased: July, 2009
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Camry
Battery Type: Premium
My battery died the other night while out doing errands and when the AAA guy came and tested it, it was close to 0 amps so I HAD to purchase one from him right then. The cost seemed excessive, especially now comparing it to others, but it did come with a 6 year warranty so I don't feel too bad about it in hindsight.
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Amount: $75.00 Battery and Installation at Wal-Mart
Posted by: edjayhawk in Overland Park, KS.Purchased: July, 2009
Car Make: 2001 SaabCar Model: 9-5 Wagon
Battery Type: MAXX-48N
Of course the cheaper batteries, $47 and $65, didn\'t fit my car but installation was free. Yea $75 is probably too much but not as bad as others paying over $100. I could have shopped around more but all i need is to be stuck somewhere and then pay $200 for them to come to my car and install it.
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Amount: $89.00 replaced warrantied battery
Posted by: b. lewis in sebring, FL.Purchased: July, 2009
Car Make: nissanCar Model: titan
Battery Type: silver autocraft
bought my truck brand new may 30th 2007.2 weeks after the 2 year free replacement went out my battery went dead.took it to nissan dealership because it still had a 5 year limited warranty left.they prorated the battery and said it was going to cost 84$ to replace.went to advance auto parts and bought a battery with 3 year free replacement for 89+tax.
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Amount: $188.00 AAA replacement car battery
Posted by: Wendy in Tempe, AZ.Purchased: August, 2009
Car Make: AudiCar Model: A4
Battery Type: 46H (?)
AAA was at my driveway within the promised 45 minutes... guy took about 15 minutes to install new battery, 10 to write the invoice, pack up and leave. Previous battery is 3 weeks short of 3 years old, but in the desert, that's about all they last. The past 2 days it had been sluggish to start, I thought I might have a couple more days... to get me to the weekend... but nope. Thankful I was not out someplace that I could not wait comfortably!!!
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Amount: $105.00 Battery and installation
Posted by: LC in Portland, OR.Purchased: August, 2009
Car Make: 2005 ToyotaCar Model: Camry
Battery Type: Interstate I-24F
Replaced at local Texaco Service Station
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Amount: $246.00 Battery and installation
Posted by: stephan in columbus, OH.Purchased: August, 2009
Car Make: jeepCar Model: liberty
Battery Type: ?
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Amount: $124.99 AAA battery and installation
Posted by: a user in Simi Valley, CA.Purchased: August, 2009
Car Make: BMWCar Model: mini cooper
So, maybe this is a bit higher than "do-it-yourself" but it's worth the convenience and having someone else dispose of your battery and install the new one.
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Amount: $73.00 Battery replacement
Posted by: a user in FTW, TX.Purchased: August, 2009
Car Make: FordCar Model: Five Hundred
Battery Type: 36R
Fairly sure my battery is under the free replacement warranty period, but can't find the receipt. Auto Zone quoted $79 with 2 yr repl/72 mos prorated wnty, but won't install. Sam's quoted $73 installed, but only 18 mos free repl wnty. Both had 650cca and 130 reserve capacity. Be sure to ck manuals to see if your car needs to relearn its idle once your battery has been changed! Mine did.
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Amount: $100.00 Battery replacement
Posted by: little steve in Hamilton, AL.Purchased: August, 2009
Car Make: FordCar Model: Crown Victoria
Battery Type: 65
Battery in car was the original Motorcraft from the factory and was 5 yrs old. Went to Auto Zone and found I needed a new battery. The voltage gauge showed a loss at idle with lights and A/C on. Bought a 65 group Duralast for $100.08 with felt washers and tax. Thought it was high until I read the other posts.
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Amount: $26.95 Battery replacement
Posted by: Denver2009 in Denver, CO.Purchased: August, 2009
Car Make: IzusuCar Model: Trooper
Battery Type: 6 cylr 3.5Litre
I went to RE-CO Battery, Inc. at 748 Sheridan Blvd, Denver and bought a replacement battery for $26.95. My Trooper starts perfectly every time and now I am ready for winter here in Denver. I am very happy as I had dreaded paying anywhere from $70 to $100 for a replacement battery. Thank you god.
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Amount: $112.00 New battery
Posted by: Mr. Wellington in Portland, OR.Purchased: September, 2009
Car Make: SaturnCar Model: L300
Battery Type: Interstate MT75
My car wouldn't start this morning. I had a "AAA" branded battery that came with a 36 month warranty, but I bought the battery back in Feb-06 so I was out of luck with the warranty. Interesting how the battery was rated for 36 months and indeed went bad after 43 months of good reliable service.

So I went to a Goodyear repair shop and bought a new Interstate MT75 battery for $112 installed and everything. It is rated for 75 months, therefore I expect it to last for at least 75 months. If it does last 75 months, as advertised, then it should be well worth every dollar spent.
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Amount: $132.00 AAA Battery
Posted by: Koshy in Sunnyvale, CA.Purchased: September, 2009
Car Make: Lexus RX 330Car Model: RX 330
Battery Type: AAA Battery
I decided to go with AAA due to convenience @ 8:30 pm with the car full of folks.
Great service! I was told I was getting a very good deal with a 6 year full warranty and a 3 year no charge full replacement and prorate thereafter.
I was also told that the replacement AAA is better than the original lexus battery followed by all the tech talk and testing etc.

I am not sure if the price I paid was great neither have I had the chance to check out if its an excellent deal. Just trusting AAA and the 3 year warranty.
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Amount: $121.90 AAA Battery plus tax
Posted by: ThatGirlDC in Washington, DC.Purchased: September, 2009
Car Make: FordCar Model: Focus
Battery Type: 47FC
Replaced it on the spot - 115.00 plus tax, three year warranty. Is charging tax legal? In Washington, DC. What should I do next time, like how can I learn to do it myself?
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Amount: $170.00 Car battery
Posted by: blues in NY, NY.Purchased: September, 2009
Car Make: MazdaCar Model: MX6
To the person who asked if 170 for a mazda battery was too much.

I just had a battery replaced in NYC for my Mazda mx6, it was $170.
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Amount: $92.00 Diehard Battery at Sears
Posted by: Smile : ) in boca raton, FL.Purchased: September, 2009
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Carmy
Battery Type: Diehard
Got the cheapest battery for $80 plus $12 installation fee at sears in South FL.
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Amount: $68.00 Original Battery Replacement
Posted by: mkemarcus in Milwaukee, WI.Purchased: September, 2009
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: 01-Tacoma
Battery Type: Johnson Controls 575-CCA
Decided to replace the original equipment battery (Delco Remy) after 8 years of trouble free service! Don\'t want to risk being stuck somewhere this winter. Store purchased gave me $7 for my old battery and $3 off the new one (60 month). I installed it myself. After reading many of the posts, it seems folks are paying way too much for a new battery and installation?
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Amount: $50.00 Wal Mart battery group 75
Posted by: SJS in Neptune, NJ.Purchased: September, 2009
Car Make: 2003 ChevyCar Model: S 10 PU
Battery Type: Ever Start Group 75
$50 at Wal Mart for a group 75(GM) 525 CCA, 630 CA. Same size and capacity as the original AC Delco. Replaced it myself in ten minutes. All batteries are made by either Delphi(GM), Exide, or Johnson Controls. Buy in advance, not when you are stranded!
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Amount: $0.00 AAA worked for me
Posted by: gaurav batra in Seattle, WA.Purchased: 2009
Car Make: hyundaiCar Model: elantra
My car battery was not getting charged and I called AAA. They came to my home and checked battery for good 20 minutes, cleaned the contacts and battery started working :)
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Amount: $55.00 Auto Zone Battery
Posted by: David M. in Louisville, KY.Purchased: January, 2009
Car Make: ChevyCar Model: Cavalier
Battery Type: Duralast
The easiest thing to do is go to any national auto parts store (Auto Zone, Oreily's, Advanced Auto Parts, etc.) Any of these stores will not charge you to check the battery, even if you don't buy a battery from them, and they will install the battery for you for free if you do buy it from them. Just call each of the stores around you and check to see who has the best prices for your battery. Pay more than $80 for a battery and the answer is "yes", you got ripped off.
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Amount: $75.00 Car Battery
Posted by: Jonnie C. in Granbury, TX.Purchased: September, 2009
Car Make: HondaCar Model: V6
Battery Type: Everstart Maxx 358
Ten minutes and I was out of there. Purchased at Walmart and it was installed and included disposal fee and taxes.
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Amount: $190.00 Battery
Posted by: a user in Berwyn, IL.Purchased: October, 2009
Car Make: BuickCar Model: LeSabre
Battery Type: unknown
They load tested my old battery and it showed it was bad. It was the original battery in this 2005 Buick LeSabre. I thought $190 was high but it was convenient for me to have it done at the local repair shop.
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Amount: $97.90 Car Battery
Posted by: JP in Tampa, FL.Purchased: October, 2009
Car Make: FordCar Model: Explorer Sport
Battery Type: unknown
Was going to head into work and found my battery had died. Went to get it tested and found I needed to replace it. Price included battery, 2 year service plan, and the state tax for the old battery cell. I think it was a premium battery but I can't be too sure. Not the amount I was expecting but after seeing the price some have paid here, I think I got the median amount.
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Amount: $81.48 Replaced Battery
Posted by: David G in West Palm Beach, FL.Purchased: October, 2009
Car Make: MazdaCar Model: Protege
Battery Type: MAXX-35S
Battery was $75
core charge $9
3 yr replacement warranty
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Amount: $63.00 Purchased Car Battery at Sam\'s Club
Posted by: person in Santa Fe in Santa Fe, NM.Purchased: October, 2009
Car Make: SubaruCar Model: Legacy Outback
Battery Type: Interstate MT 35
75 month pro-rated warranty 18 month free replacement. Sam\'s was quick, efficient, inexpensive, and battery was the same one replaced in another car by an auto repair shop for about 110 bucks
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Amount: $124.00 AAA replaced original battery
Posted by: ST in Rowland Heights, CA.Purchased: October, 2009
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Odyssey
Car wouldn't start. Called AAA and they were out in 30 minutes. Tested and said it needed replacement. They were done in 15 mintues and I didn't have to go anywhere. Convenience and time totally worth it for me since I had three kids under the age of 5 with me!
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Amount: $79.99 Car battery cost
Posted by: Stardust in Houston, TX.Purchased: October, 2009
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Civic
Battery Type: Duralast
Got a 500 Cold cranking amps, 2 year free replacement Duralast for 79.99 + Tax. I fixed it my self. I looked around a bit about this battery before i purchased and it had good reviews.
If i had gone to a dealer service station it would have cost me about $150, but may be a different battery.
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Amount: $103.00 car battery replacing
Posted by: marco in washington, DC.Purchased: October, 2009
Car Make: hondaCar Model: civic
Battery Type: interstate
my battery wouldnt let my car start each time i turned it off. after work a friend gave me a jump. drove home and cleaned the battery knobs and cables with sand paper. didnt work. my wife gave me a jump before she left for work. put my 3 yr old in the back and went to n.t.b. told them my problem and that my child was hungry. i had to get this done this evening to be ready for work at 4a.m. they sold me a 65 month battery installed and out in 40 min.for $103.00 even. car starts up, no problem. awesome service decent price.
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Amount: $150.00 Replace a car battery
Posted by: cat in San Diego, CA.Purchased: 2009
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Civic
Battery Type: ?
I paid 150 for a new battery and labor. I know nothing about cars and didn\'t really have anybody to help me out. I feel like this was a good price since he came to my home and did everything on sight and now waiting time.
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Amount: $150.00 Car Battery
Posted by: Irate in Downingtown, PA.Purchased: November, 2009
Car Make: 1998 VolvoCar Model: Turbo
Raked over the coals.
Told auto place to call before installing to know the damage. No call.
Will never go there again. Shame on me the first time!
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Amount: $89.00 Auto Zone or Walmark 3 year free repl??
Posted by: Big Tom in Carrollton, GA.Purchased: 2009
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Accord V6
Battery Type: Duralast or EverStart
What to do...both are recommended.
The higher priced one has 90 more Cold Cranking Amps. Both are installed "free". According to CR - Many of the best performers in our tests are priced at only $75.
We live in Georgia.
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Amount: $111.00 Car battery replacement
Posted by: Flash in the PA in Havertown, PA.Purchased: 2005
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Odyssey
Battery Type: 24F
Shopped around and, as usual, the dealer had the best price and the best warranty (35 month replacement/84 month prorated). Local garages (including franchises like Goodyear, Pep Boys, Midas) quoted up to $180 with 18 and 24 month warranties. Complete ripoff!
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