PartsCompare research
School bus parts industry reports
Research for school districts, bus operators and fleet shops comparing replacement-part prices, supplier availability and purchasing options.
Published reports
REPORT 01 · OCTOBER 29, 2026 · UNITED STATES · USD
School bus safety vest & restraint seat price report
A source-linked comparison of 45 matched safety vest, portable child-restraint seat, mount and accessory configurations across five suppliers. Compare listed prices with sizes and included components kept separate.
- Matched configurations
- 45
- Suppliers represented
- 5
- Largest listed-price spread
- $105.01
- Catalog snapshot
- Oct 29, 2026
Inside the first report
45 matched configurations from the October 29, 2026 snapshot. Counts describe this sample, not total supplier inventory.
- Safety vests18
- Portable child-restraint seats5
- Mounts and accessories22
Sizes and included mounts are separate configurations. Portable restraints are not replacement bus bench assemblies.
REPORT 02 · OCTOBER 29, 2026 · UNITED STATES · USD
Winter preparation: school bus wipers, washers and mirrors
35 matched parts for planning winter visibility repairs: five wiper and washer components plus 30 mirror heads, replacement glasses and related components. Heated and non-heated configurations remain separate.
- Matched catalog items
- 35
- Linked price observations
- 74
- Suppliers represented
- 5
- Largest comparable price spread
- $67.17
Inside the report
October 29, 2026 catalog snapshot. Counts describe the sample, not supplier inventory. 30 of 35 items have at least two tax-comparable listed prices.
- M715H$67.17
- 815UH$37.35
- 818OGH$7.18
- 717OGH$6.96
- 715H$6.30
Unavailable offers remain in the comparison. Unity tax-inclusive offers are excluded because destination tax was not normalized. These differences are not guaranteed delivered-cost savings.
REPORT 03 · OCTOBER 29, 2026 · UNITED STATES · USD
Winter preparation: school bus heating, defrosting and cold-start parts
35 matched heater, blower, control, coolant-pump and engine block-heater parts for winter procurement planning. Motor rotation, connector and assembly type are kept distinct.
- Matched catalog items
- 35
- Linked price observations
- 74
- Suppliers represented
- 4
- Largest comparable price spread
- $19.93
Inside the report
October 29, 2026 catalog snapshot. Counts describe the sample, not supplier inventory. 6 of 35 items have at least two tax-comparable listed prices.
- BH1301-22$19.93
- 203412$8.67
- 1000426128$7.67
- 572980$2.83
- 1000067312$0.61
Unavailable offers remain in the comparison. Unity tax-inclusive offers are excluded because destination tax was not normalized. These differences are not guaranteed delivered-cost savings.
REPORT 04 · OCTOBER 29, 2026 · UNITED STATES · USD
School bus lighting: a 35-part replacement price report
35 matched lamps, headlight assemblies, marker lights and related components across public supplier catalogs. Color, wiring, connector and mounting differences matter as much as price.
- Matched catalog items
- 35
- Linked price observations
- 71
- Suppliers represented
- 4
- Largest comparable price spread
- $44.70
Inside the report
October 29, 2026 catalog snapshot. Counts describe the sample, not supplier inventory. 35 of 35 items have at least two tax-comparable listed prices.
- 888-5204$44.70
- 888-5203$44.70
- 888-5507$17.30
- 888-5508$17.30
- 100WA0010$11.00
Unavailable offers remain in the comparison. These differences are not guaranteed delivered-cost savings.
Research areas
Prices & availability
Listed-price differences, observed price changes and supplier-reported stock for comparable school bus parts.
Supplier coverage
Catalog coverage and overlapping part listings across independent suppliers, with part variants kept separate.
Seasonal purchasing
Parts to review ahead of seasonal maintenance, with attention to availability, lead times and final order costs.
About the data
PartsCompare's saved listings and comparisons reflect the suppliers and parts we observe, not the entire school bus parts market. Listed prices are not delivered costs, and orderable does not necessarily mean in stock. Supplier prices and availability can change; confirm fit, shipping and final costs before ordering.