Kia Optima exhaust manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $54
- Average
- $537
- High
- $1,600
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima exhaust manifold ?
How much does a used Kia Optima exhaust manifold cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Optima exhaust manifold costs $54 to $1,600, with a median asking price of $454. Based on 336 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2023 (13 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$377
Grade B (good)$300
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$54–$1,600207 listings
Grade BStandard used$54–$65040 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$100–$1,50089 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $54–$1,600 | 207 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $54–$650 | 40 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $100–$1,500 | 89 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$377
Grade B$300
Ungraded$750
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $54–$1,600 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima exhaust manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $454
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $645–$1,205
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for exhaust manifold replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include new manifold gaskets and hardware; rusted bolts may require extraction. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full exhaust manifold replacement cost breakdown
2.0L
1 listingsInterchange 2019–2022$445$445 – $445Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima exhaust manifold cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima exhaust manifold cost?
Based on 336 listings, a used exhaust manifold for the Kia Optima runs $454 at the median, ranging $54–$1,600. That figure comes from 336 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 26% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $377.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, lists at a $445 median, while 2.5L, naturally aspirated commands $1,000, a 125% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $270, while 2016 tops the table at $700. Parts from 2015–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 505% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($75), 497% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($76), and 505% above the Ford F150 ($75) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used exhaust manifold: 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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Engine
$2,500median
$150$6,017
02wide ±323%
Transmission
$649median
$75$4,267
03wide ±138%
Front Bumper
$272median
$13$765
04wide ±129%
Rear Bumper
$243median
$25$650
05wide ±129%
Hood
$401median
$100$1,132
06wide ±642%
Fender
$137median
$40$1,800
07wide ±2633%
Headlight Assembly
$476median
$30$25,100
08wide ±1110%
Tail Light
$125median
$25$2,800
09wide ±224%
Alternator
$88median
$30$425
10wide ±126%
Starter
$110median
$30$307
11wide ±604%
Radiator
$146median
$35$1,800
12wide ±209%
AC Compressor
$133median
$44$600
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Transfer Case
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14wide ±189%
Axle Shaft
$101median
$19$400
15wide ±148%
Strut
$75median
$35$257
16wide ±273%
Steering Rack
$283median
$40$1,587
17wide ±264%
Grille
$140median
$19$759
18wide ±11384%
Side Mirror
$132median
$20$30,075
19wide ±111%
Turbocharger
$474median
$100$1,155
20wide ±317%
AC Condenser
$110median
$25$723
21wide ±272%
Wheels
$125median
$19$700
22wide ±492%
Fuel Pump
$115median
$40$1,172
23wide ±237%
Water Pump
$75median
$20$375
24wide ±108%
Power Steering Pump
$125median
$30$300
25wide ±169%
ABS Module
$175median
$40$631
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Differential
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27wide ±5661%
Engine Computer
$102median
$25$11,573
28wide ±142%
Throttle Body
$73median
$20$228
29wide ±2048%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$12$2,060
30spread ±48%
Drive Shaft
$300median
$75$361
31wide ±127%
Tailgate
$335median
$50$900
32wide ±147%
Intake Manifold
$131median
$30$415
33wide ±21781%
Control Arm
$72median
$20$31,385
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Blower Motor
$116median
$30$405
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Transmission Control Module
$110median
$25$1,025
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Steering Column
$195median
$51$880
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Fuel Tank
$143median
$40$445
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Window Regulator
$114median
$30$410
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Instrument Cluster
$85median
$10$280
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Torque Converter
$125median
$50$1,000
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Steering Wheel
$150median
$35$275
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Ignition Switch
$100median
$30$800
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Car Radio
$177median
$10$1,500
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Heater Core
$116median
$61$401
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Rear View Mirror
$100median
$25$325
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Sunroof
$126median
$46$1,375
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Master Cylinder
$99median
$20$243
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Fog Light
$110median
$20$386
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Center Console
$100median
$25$2,500
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Air Bag
$125median
$35$755
51wide ±140%
Door Assembly
$250median
$50$750
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Quarter Panel
$400median
$55$740
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Rear Bumper Assembly
$300median
$20$731
54wide ±389%
Front Seat
$176median
$30$1,400
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Optima exhaust manifold prices
Exhaust Manifoldcompare
DodgeChargervsKiaOptima
Charger$150
Optima$454
$304 diff1,470 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareDodgeChallengervsKiaOptima
Challenger$150
Optima$454
$304 diff1,410 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareFordMustangvsKiaOptima
Mustang$100
Optima$454
$354 diff1,185 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareMercedesCClassvsKiaOptima
Class$220
Optima$454
$234 diff1,070 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareChevySuburbanvsKiaOptima
Suburban$110
Optima$454
$344 diff1,027 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareKiaSportagevsKiaOptima
Sportage$405
Optima$454
$49 diff892 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWspread ±51%
BMW X3
$800median
$225$1,035
BMWwide ±134%
BMW X5
$165median
$40$481
Chevywide ±208%
Chevy Colorado
$100median
$35$450
Chevywide ±366%
Chevy Equinox
$200median
$35$1,500
Chevywide ±162%
Chevy Malibu
$186median
$46$650
Chevywide ±524%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$76median
$29$826
Kiawide ±422%
Kia Forte
$153median
$10$1,300
Kiawide ±66%
Kia Seltos
$725median
$550$1,500
Kiawide ±250%
Kia Sorento
$310median
$50$1,600
Kiawide ±194%
Kia Soul
$325median
$40$1,300
Kiawide ±212%
Kia Sportage
$405median
$85$1,800
Kiawide ±169%
Kia Telluride
$295median
$200$1,200
Common questions
Kia Optima exhaust manifold FAQ
How much is a used exhaust manifold for a Kia Optima?
Based on 336 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Optima exhaust manifold lists between $54 and $1,600, with a median asking price of $454.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima exhaust manifold?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima exhaust manifold replacement typically runs $645–$1,205 all-in: the median used exhaust manifold for this model lists at $454, and independent-shop labor for exhaust manifold replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include new manifold gaskets and hardware; rusted bolts may require extraction. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Optima exhaust manifold?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 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 Kia Optima model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima exhaust manifold years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Optima exhaust manifold listings appear across model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 13 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.