Kia Optima exhaust manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $90
- Average
- $530
- High
- $1,899
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima exhaust manifold?
Asking prices from 98 salvage yards in 25 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Kia Optima exhaust manifold
What the exhaust manifold does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used exhaust manifold price guide →
Price summary
A used Kia Optima exhaust manifold costs $90 to $1,899, with a median asking price of $401. Based on 341 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2020 (10 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$370
Grade B (good)$319
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$90–$1,899214 listings
Grade BStandard used$199–$65032 listings
Grade XUngraded$100–$1,89995 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $90–$1,899 | 214 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $199–$650 | 32 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $100–$1,899 | 95 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$370
Grade B$319
Ungraded$750
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $90–$1,899 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Optima exhaust manifold is listed
We found priced Kia Optima exhaust manifold listings at 98 salvage yards across 25 states. California supplies the most, with 136 listings (39% of the total) from 29 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $55, while California yards ask $700, 1173% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 136 | 29 | $700+75% |
| Tennessee | 28 | 10 | $269-33% |
| Georgia | 21 | 6 | $326-19% |
| Alabama | 18 | 3 | $283-29% |
| Arizona | 17 | 4 | $695+73% |
| Texas | 14 | 4 | $55-86% |
| Louisiana | 13 | 2 | $386-4% |
| Indiana | 13 | 4 | $250-38% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $401 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima exhaust manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $401
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $590–$1,150
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (2.0L)
2 listingsInterchange 2018–2019$1,600$1,250 – $1,600Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima exhaust manifold cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima exhaust manifold cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Optima exhaust manifold are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 16% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $370.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L, ULEV, lists at a $695 median, while Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (2.0L) commands $1,600, a 130% 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 465% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($71), 435% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($75), and 221% above the Ram 3500 ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used exhaust manifold: what to check
- Inspect runner webbing for thermal cracks: Check between cylinder port runners for stress cracks caused by extreme engine heat cycles.
- Check cylinder head flange flatness: Lay a straightedge across the mounting flange to check for warping that will cause persistent exhaust gas leaks.
- Verify catalytic converter substrate condition: Look inside integrated converter manifolds to confirm the ceramic honeycomb catalyst is intact and un-melted.
- Check oxygen sensor port thread condition: Ensure oxygen sensor threads are clean and not cross-threaded or stripped out by previous sensor removal.
- Install new exhaust studs and steel gaskets: Replace rusted cylinder head studs, brass nuts, and multi-layer steel gaskets to guarantee a leak-free seal.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Kia Optima parts are priced?
01wide ±150%
Tail Light
$125median
$25$400
02wide ±228%
Side Mirror
$136median
$30$650
03wide ±230%
Grille
$143median
$30$689
04wide ±250%
Wheels
$115median
$25$600
05wide ±208%
Axle Shaft
$102median
$25$450
06wide ±173%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$110$1,670
07wide ±291%
Transmission
$400median
$75$2,400
08wide ±148%
Radiator
$100median
$35$330
09wide ±93%
Engine
$3,000median
$450$6,017
10wide ±188%
AC Condenser
$112median
$35$455
11wide ±201%
Strut
$75median
$20$321
12wide ±132%
AC Compressor
$120median
$25$341
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Optima exhaust manifold prices
Exhaust Manifoldcompare
Ram3500vsKiaOptima
3500$125
Optima$401
$276 diff2,464 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareFordTransitvsKiaOptima
Transit$85
Optima$401
$316 diff2,068 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareDodgeChallengervsKiaOptima
Challenger$144
Optima$401
$257 diff1,956 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareChevySuburbanvsKiaOptima
Suburban$75
Optima$401
$326 diff1,755 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareDodgeChargervsKiaOptima
Charger$149
Optima$401
$252 diff1,631 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareRam2500vsKiaOptima
2500$125
Optima$401
$276 diff1,418 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±79%
Acura ILX
$350median
$100$650
Acuratight ±10%
Acura Integra
$999median
$800$999
Acuraspread ±32%
Acura MDX
$325median
$240$450
Acuraspread ±41%
Acura RDX
$240median
$150$349
Acurawide ±125%
Acura TLX
$200median
$100$599
Kiawide ±279%
Kia Forte
$200median
$35$1,149
Kiaspread ±42%
Kia K5
$799median
$329$1,000
Kiawide ±77%
Kia Seltos
$650median
$500$1,500
Kiawide ±186%
Kia Sorento
$300median
$85$1,200
Kiawide ±198%
Kia Soul
$316median
$50$1,300
Kiawide ±213%
Kia Sportage
$405median
$75$1,800
Kiaspread ±59%
Kia Telluride
$295median
$200$551
Common questions
Kia Optima exhaust manifold FAQ
How much is a used exhaust manifold for a Kia Optima?
The median asking price is $401 across 341 priced listings from 98 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $370. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $270.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima exhaust manifold?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima exhaust manifold replacement typically runs $590–$1,150 all-in: the median used exhaust manifold for this model lists at $401, 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.
Which Kia Optima model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima exhaust manifold years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Optima exhaust manifold fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.