Scion catalytic converters run about $50 to $300 for one original unit in 2026. The FR-S header converter leads at $100 to $300, tC, xB 2.4 and FR-S front pipe units bring $75 to $250, xD, xA, xB 1.5 and iM units $60 to $200, and iA and iQ units $50 to $175.
A brand with no cars of its own
Toyota ran Scion in North America from 2003 until 2016 as a youth-market badge. It never developed a vehicle of its own. Every model was an existing car from somewhere else in the industry, rebadged for the American market.
That matters more here than on most rebadged brands, because Scion's parents were not one company but three. Most models came from Toyota, the FR-S came from a joint programme with Subaru, and the iA was a Mazda.
So the first question is not what a Scion converter is worth. It is what your Scion actually is.
Scion catalytic converter scrap prices by model
Model Years Notes Indicative range (USD) Measurement Model years covered What sets the unit apart Buyer quotes for one complete unit, honeycomb intact FR-S manifold converter (header) 2013 to 2016 Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 hardware; first of two in series $100 to $300 FR-S front pipe converter 2013 to 2016 The second unit, downstream of the header cat $75 to $250 tC 2004 to 2016 Toyota MC platform; sold as the Toyota Zelas elsewhere $75 to $250 xB 2.4 (second generation) 2008 to 2015 Manifold cat shared with the 2006 to 2008 Toyota RAV4 $75 to $250 xB 1.5 (first generation) 2004 to 2007 Toyota bB hardware; smaller unit $60 to $200 xD and xA 2004 to 2014 Toyota B platform, based on the Urban Cruiser $60 to $200 iM 2016 Rebadged Toyota Auris; became the Corolla iM $60 to $200 iA 2016 Rebadged Mazda2; became the Toyota Yaris iA $50 to $175 iQ 2012 to 2015 Smallest Scion unit $50 to $150 Manifold pre-cat, any model Various Small unit close to the engine $20 to $100 High flow or aftermarket replacement All years Metallic substrate or universal shell; trace metal $5 to $50
Ranges are compiled from published core-buyer code lists, catalyst exchange transaction data and current scrap guides; they are not a live per-code feed. Figures are per unit.
What each model really is
| Scion model | What it actually is | Where to cross-check |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement | The underlying vehicle | The relevant brand page |
| tC | Toyota MC platform, sold elsewhere as the Toyota Zelas | Toyota |
| xB, second generation 2.4 | Shares its manifold converter with the 2006 to 2008 Toyota RAV4 | Toyota |
| xB, first generation 1.5 | Toyota bB | Toyota |
| xA and xD | Toyota B platform, based on the Urban Cruiser | Toyota |
| iM | Rebadged Toyota Auris, later the Corolla iM | Toyota |
| iQ | Toyota iQ | Toyota |
| FR-S | Rebadged Toyota 86, engine and build shared with the Subaru BRZ | Toyota and Subaru |
| iA | Rebadged Mazda2, later the Toyota Yaris iA | Mazda |
The cross-checks are worth using. The Toyota page covers most of the range, the Subaru page is relevant to the FR-S, and the Mazda page covers the iA.
The FR-S has two, and they are not a pair
This is the detail worth reading carefully, because the arrangement is unusual and it is easy to sell half of it by accident.
The FR-S, along with the Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86, leaves the factory with a dual catalytic converter setup. But unlike almost every other two-converter car on this site, these are not one per exhaust bank. They sit in series: one built into the exhaust manifold or header, and a second further back in the front pipe.
That has two consequences. When quoting, describe which unit you have, because the header cat and the front pipe cat are different parts with different values. And if you are removing them from a vehicle, having found one, keep going, because the second is not on the other side of the engine but further down the same pipe.
The engine itself is a Subaru boxer supplied to Toyota, which is why replacement parts are advertised as fitting the Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 interchangeably, and why original converters are catalogued for all three marques under one entry.
The xB question
The xB is the most common Scion in yards, and which generation you have changes the number.
The second generation, from 2008, uses the 2.4 litre engine and a manifold converter that replacement listings show as shared with the 2006 to 2008 Toyota RAV4. That is useful: it is a mainstream Toyota part, not an oddity, and it sits at $75 to $250.
The first generation, from 2004 to 2007, is the 1.5 litre car built on Toyota bB underpinnings. Smaller engine, smaller unit, $60 to $200.
For context on the repair side, replacing an xB converter is estimated at roughly $1,854 to $1,908, with the part alone accounting for around $1,744. Against a car of this age that rarely makes sense, which is why most are dismantled and the converter sold as a core.
The high flow problem
One warning specific to this brand, and it applies most to the tC and the FR-S.
These were enthusiast cars with unusually active aftermarkets. High flow catalytic converters, often built with a metallic substrate rather than the factory ceramic, are widely sold for them, along with front pipes and full exhaust systems. Many cars have had one fitted.
A high flow or universal unit brings $5 to $50 regardless of the badge. Before assuming the table figures apply, check for a stamped factory reference, factory pressed seams and real weight in the hand. If the unit looks like a polished aftermarket pipe section, it is one.
There is a related point for anyone repairing rather than scrapping. California, Colorado, New York and Maine require CARB-compliant converters rather than the cheaper federal EPA ones, so check your local rules before buying a replacement.
Scion prices around the world
Platinum, palladium and rhodium settle in US dollars, so a Scion reference holds the same metal value in every market. Currency and local buyer depth are what change. The table converts the Scion span into each market's money at today's rate.
Market Currency Unit Equivalent range United States USD per unit $50.00 to 300.00 United Kingdom GBP per unit £36.99 to 221.92 Canada CAD per unit C$69.15 to 414.92 Australia AUD per unit A$69.38 to 416.30 Germany EUR per unit €43.05 to 258.32 India INR per unit ₹4,727 to 28,364 Bangladesh BDT per unit ৳6,146 to 36,878 United Arab Emirates AED per unit AED183.63 to 1,102 Saudi Arabia SAR per unit SAR187.50 to 1,125 Turkey TRY per unit ₺2,423 to 14,538 South Africa ZAR per unit R797.87 to 4,787 China CNY per unit CN¥335.97 to 2,016
These conversions are the metal-value anchor rather than a local quote. Scion was sold only in North America, so almost every reader here is working the US column. Outside it, the same vehicles wore Toyota, Subaru or Mazda badges.
Questions people actually ask
How much is a Scion catalytic converter worth as scrap?
Between roughly $50 and $300 for one original unit in 2026. iA and iQ units bring $50 to $175, xD, xA, xB 1.5 and iM units $60 to $200, tC, xB 2.4 and FR-S front pipe units $75 to $250, and the FR-S header converter $100 to $300.
How many catalytic converters does a Scion FR-S have?
Two, but not one per bank. The FR-S, Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 use a dual setup in series: one converter built into the exhaust manifold or header, and a second further back in the front pipe. They are different parts and should be quoted separately.
Is a Scion FR-S converter the same as a Subaru BRZ one?
Effectively yes. The FR-S is a rebadged Toyota 86 with a Subaru-supplied boxer engine, and replacement converters are sold as fitting the Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 interchangeably, with original units catalogued for all three marques together.
What is a Scion xB underneath?
The 2008 onward 2.4 litre car uses a manifold converter that replacement listings show as shared with the 2006 to 2008 Toyota RAV4. The 2004 to 2007 1.5 litre car is built on Toyota bB underpinnings and carries a smaller unit.
Is a Scion iA really a Mazda?
Yes. The iA was a rebadged Mazda2 on Mazda's DJ platform, later sold as the Toyota Yaris iA. It is the one Scion whose hardware comes from outside the Toyota group, so the Mazda figures are the right comparison.
Figures on this page are indicative buyer ranges for complete, uncut original units and are not offers to buy. Converter types, codes and selling rules are covered on the main catalytic converter price page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Scion catalytic converter worth as scrap?
Between roughly $50 and $300 for one original unit in 2026. iA and iQ units bring $50 to $175, xD, xA, xB 1.5 and iM units $60 to $200, tC, xB 2.4 and FR-S front pipe units $75 to $250, and the FR-S header converter $100 to $300.
How many catalytic converters does a Scion FR-S have?
Two, but not one per exhaust bank. The FR-S, Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 use a dual setup arranged in series: one converter built into the exhaust manifold or header, and a second further back in the front pipe. They are separate parts with separate values.
Is a Scion FR-S converter the same as a Subaru BRZ one?
Effectively yes. The FR-S is a rebadged Toyota 86 using a Subaru-supplied boxer engine, and replacement converters are advertised as fitting the Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 interchangeably, with original units catalogued for all three marques together.
What is a Scion xB underneath?
The second generation 2.4 litre car from 2008 uses a manifold converter that replacement listings show as shared with the 2006 to 2008 Toyota RAV4. The first generation 1.5 litre car from 2004 is built on Toyota bB underpinnings and carries a smaller unit.
Is a Scion iA really a Mazda?
Yes. The iA was a rebadged Mazda2 built on Mazda's DJ platform, later sold as the Toyota Yaris iA. It is the only Scion whose hardware came from outside the Toyota group, so Mazda figures are the correct comparison rather than Toyota ones.
Why might my Scion converter be worth only fifty dollars?
Most likely because it is a high flow or universal aftermarket unit rather than the original. The tC and FR-S in particular had very active aftermarkets, and high flow converters using metallic substrates were widely fitted. Check for a stamped factory reference and real weight.