How much does it cost to replace an Alternator?

I drive an '87 Thunderbird and recently, in this change to cold weather, it's been extremely difficult to get it to start. However, the battery is less than 3 weeks old. Could the alternator be the issue? What's the price range for a new one, and is it possible to have it repaied/replaced with a used one?How much does it cost to replace an Alternator?Could be the alternator-The car though uses the battery to start up and the alternator powers it while its cranked-If the alt goes bad then the battery has to run everything and will die faster-You can look up an alternator on any local auto parts website, and with the age of your car it should be pretty simple to switch it out.How much does it cost to replace an Alternator?I'd use common sense and call a few shops and get some quotes. I doubt it's the alternator if it %26quot;starts hard%26quot;. I'd get the vehicle to a reputable repair facility and have a professional have a look. Otherwise you will just be wasting time and money swapping parts out trying to fix it yourself.How much does it cost to replace an Alternator?local auto parts store like autozone advanced will check it for free a new one i think is 100-150