A complete pricing guide covering all investment levels, installation costs, service contracts, and total cost of ownership — from Doctors Choice, dedicated to excellence in every detail.
Get a Free Quote →Pre-owned MRI machines range from $100,000 at the entry level to $450,000 or more for premium, late-generation platforms. The price you pay depends primarily on field strength (1.5T vs. 3.0T), bore size (60cm vs. 70cm wide bore), RF channel count, and included software licenses. Installation, shipping, and annual service contracts add significant cost beyond the purchase price.
The two predominant field strengths are 1.5 Tesla and 3.0 Tesla. Stepping up to a 3.0T platform adds roughly 25% to the purchase price compared to an equivalent 1.5T unit.
Bore openings come in 60cm and 70cm. The larger “wide bore” 70cm option can carry a premium of up to 50%, partly because these tend to be newer platforms with enhanced capabilities.
An MRI’s clinical versatility expands considerably through specialized receive coils for particular anatomical studies. Additional specialty coils increase total investment.
Capabilities like AI-assisted imaging, whole-body protocols, and TBI sequences add cost. When buying pre-owned, look for a unit that already carries required software licenses — retrofitting after the fact is expensive.
More RF receive channels mean sharper images and shorter acquisition times. For 1.5T platforms, configurations with 48 or more channels maximize diagnostic potential.
The more flexible your requirements, the more affordable options become available. Highly specific clinical needs narrow available inventory and drive prices upward.