BMW X3 control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $136
- High
- $611
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW X3 control arm ?
How much does a used BMW X3 control arm cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used BMW X3 control arm costs $35 to $611, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 1,897 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (14 model years), updated Sep 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$143
Grade C (fair)$71
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$6111,141 listings
Grade BStandard used$46–$311411 listings
Grade CVisible wear$71–$713 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$350342 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$611 | 1,141 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $46–$311 | 411 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $71–$71 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$350 | 342 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$125
Grade B$143
Grade C$71
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$611 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the BMW X3 control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- BMW X3 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$550
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
forward, LH
2 listings$318$135 – $318rearward, 2.0L, RH
2 listings$337$150 – $337Model-year comparison
What does a BMW X3 control arm cost by year?
202520 listings$555$135 – $6112024200 listingsFits 7 years$172$65 – $28120231,185 listingsFits 9 years$100$45 – $401202271 listingsFits 6 years$75$35 – $2652021200 listingsFits 6 years$85$35 – $2702020200 listingsFits 6 years$152$55 – $3292019200 listingsFits 6 years$85$35 – $270201888 listingsFits 6 years$80$35 – $2652016153 listingsFits 7 years$85$50 – $2502015171 listingsFits 7 years$75$40 – $249
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW X3 control arm cost?
The going rate for a used BMW X3 control arm is $100 at the median, with listings spanning $35 to $611. That figure comes from 1,897 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 76% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $125.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, forward, LH, lists at a $318 median, while rearward, 2.0L, LH commands $593, a 86% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2025 tops the table at $555. Parts from 2011–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW X3 sits 45% below the Toyota 4Runner ($183), 25% above the Ford Mustang ($80), and level with the Mercedes E Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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$2$6,015
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$96median
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Tailgate
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$145median
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$250median
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$276median
$60$2,500
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$265median
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$275median
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$436median
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$800median
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$392median
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Price comparisons
Compare BMW X3 control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsBMWX3
4Runner$183
X3$100
$83 diff8,717 listings
Control ArmcompareFordExplorervsBMWX3
Explorer$125
X3$100
$25 diff4,987 listings
Control ArmcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsBMWX3
Cherokee$198
X3$100
$98 diff3,846 listings
Control ArmcompareBMWX3vsBMWX5
X3$100
X5$184
$84 diff3,696 listings
Control ArmcompareBMWX3vsChevyColorado
X3$100
Colorado$134
$34 diff3,456 listings
Control ArmcompareBMWX3vsNissanRogue
X3$100
Rogue$89
$11 diff3,276 listings
Compare fitments
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Acura MDX
$135median
$45$487
Acurawide ±86%
Acura RDX
$163median
$75$355
BMWwide ±134%
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$184median
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$134median
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$140median
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Chevy Malibu
$80median
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$145median
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$150median
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$126median
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$165median
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$75median
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Chrysler Pacifica
$116median
$35$460
Common questions
BMW X3 control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a BMW X3?
Based on 1,897 priced salvage yard listings, a used BMW X3 control arm lists between $35 and $611, with a median asking price of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW X3 control arm?
Using a used part, a BMW X3 control arm replacement typically runs $195–$550 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used BMW X3 control arm?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 4 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which BMW X3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which BMW X3 control arm years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, BMW X3 control arm listings appear across model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 14 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used BMW X3 lower control arm?
A lower control arm is another name for a control arm. The BMW X3 control arm prices on this page apply — median $100, from 1,897 salvage yard listings.