Oxygen sensor cost - why the large difference?

So there were 3 engines available in this car. I picked the 2.0 without a turbo. Shown on Rockauto are up and downstream O2 sensors. The upstream sensors are wideband sensors for 350 for the original equipment supplier, NTK and a Bosch downstream (rear) sensor for $114.

But then there are “economy” sensors by UltraPower for $36 up and $30 downstream…Which I would not waste my time installing and you shouldn’t either.

I’d suggest you buy the Bosch or Denso (both good brands) downstream sensor for about $114 to $130.

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