
The 1.5T scanner is the quintessential MRI machine. It's powerful enough to perform the vast majority of common MRI studies, readily available on the secondary market, and (relatively speaking) moderately priced- which is what you came here for, right?
Well, before we dig in and tell you what you can expect to pay for a used 1.5T MRI machine from one of the major manufacturers, you should know that the price for an individual system will vary across a number of factors including availability, coils, software levels, channels, and gradient type. To account for these variables, we'll show you the full range of current average prices for each machine.
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Average 1.5T MRI Machine Prices
To keep things clear, the prices listed in this table are for equipment purchase only. Logistics, warranties, and ongoing service are priced separately. To see average prices for a full package, you can visit our main MRI pricing guide.
System | Avg. Price Range |
GE Excite II | $100,000 or less |
GE HD | $100,000-$150,000 |
GE HDXT 8ch | $150,000-$200,000 |
GE HDXT 16ch | $175,000-$225,000 |
GE LX | $100,000 or less |
GE MR450W | $300,000-$400,000 |
Philips Achieva | $150,000 - $250,000 |
Philips Ingenia | $450,000-$550,000 |
Philips Intera | $100,000 or less |
Siemens Avanto | $200,000-$250,000 |
Siemens Espree | $250,000 - $300,000 |
Siemens Symphony | $100,000 or less |
Toshiba Titan | $150,000-$250,000 |
The Takeaway
Given the wide variety among 1.5T MRI machines and the availability of quality used systems, there is equipment that can accommodate just about any budget. If you could use a hand in navigating all of those options, that's what we are here for. Contact us!

Steve Rentz
Steve Rentz is the Product Manager for MRI Scanners at Block Imaging. Steve's goal is to earn each customer's trust and business by specifically addressing the needs of their unique project. When Steve is not helping customers with their MRI needs, he enjoys running, swimming, and woodworking.