Mazda 3 exhaust manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $65
- Average
- $379
- High
- $1,300
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mazda 3 exhaust manifold?
Asking prices from 68 salvage yards in 23 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
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Mazda 3 exhaust manifold
What the exhaust manifold does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used exhaust manifold price guide →
Price summary
A used Mazda 3 exhaust manifold costs $65 to $1,300, with a median asking price of $325. Based on 230 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2024 (9 model years), updated Sep 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$350
Grade B (good)$295
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$65–$1,275136 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$1,30054 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$75040 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $65–$1,275 | 136 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$1,300 | 54 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$750 | 40 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$350
Grade B$295
Ungraded$325
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $65–$1,300 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mazda 3 exhaust manifold is listed
We found priced Mazda 3 exhaust manifold listings at 68 salvage yards across 23 states. California supplies the most, with 73 listings (31% of the total) from 21 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $325, while Minnesota yards ask $445, 37% 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 | 73 | 21 | $350+8% |
| Texas | 31 | 5 | $325 |
| Minnesota | 26 | 2 | $445+37% |
| Utah | 11 | 2 | $400+23% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $325 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mazda 3 exhaust manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $325
- Mazda 3 median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $515–$1,075
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Mazda 3 exhaust manifold cost by year?
202596 listingsFits 6 years$111$65 – $20720248 listings$225$200 – $325202310 listingsFits 2 years$350$200 – $69320228 listingsFits 3 years$1,300$445 – $1,300202168 listingsFits 8 years$599$225 – $1,275202035 listingsFits 4 years$850$230 – $1,275201934 listingsFits 4 years$850$230 – $1,2752018101 listingsFits 3 years$395$200 – $750201796 listingsFits 3 years$400$200 – $7502016115 listingsFits 3 years$350$200 – $599
Market analysis
How much does a used Mazda 3 exhaust manifold cost?
Asking prices for a used Mazda 3 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 19% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $350.
Model year matters too: 2025 units carry the lowest median at $111, while 2022 tops the table at $1,300. Parts from 2020–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2025 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mazda 3 sits 358% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($71), 333% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($75), and 160% 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 Mazda 3 parts are priced?
01wide ±202%
Tail Light
$195median
$34$821
02wide ±206%
Axle Shaft
$96median
$28$424
03wide ±179%
Side Mirror
$157median
$30$593
04wide ±225%
Wheels
$178median
$30$830
05wide ±253%
Transmission
$560median
$116$2,947
06wide ±115%
Headlight Assembly
$950median
$147$2,325
07wide ±235%
Grille
$184median
$29$895
08wide ±110%
Fender
$198median
$65$500
09wide ±207%
Engine
$1,072median
$204$4,650
10wide ±227%
Alternator
$88median
$25$425
11wide ±162%
Strut
$100median
$30$354
12wide ±254%
Starter
$71median
$25$385
Price comparisons
Compare Mazda 3 exhaust manifold prices
Exhaust Manifoldcompare
Ram3500vsMazda3
3500$125
3$325
$200 diff2,353 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareFordTransitvsMazda3
Transit$85
3$325
$240 diff1,957 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareDodgeChallengervsMazda3
Challenger$144
3$325
$181 diff1,845 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareChevySuburbanvsMazda3
Suburban$75
3$325
$250 diff1,644 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareDodgeChargervsMazda3
Charger$149
3$325
$176 diff1,520 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareRam2500vsMazda3
2500$125
3$325
$200 diff1,307 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
Auditight ±15%
Audi A4
$650median
$450$650
Audiwide ±176%
Audi A6
$100median
$39$390
Audiwide ±134%
Audi Q3
$336median
$70$969
Audiwide ±189%
Audi Q5
$122median
$40$500
Audiwide ±176%
Audi Q7
$131median
$40$500
Mazdawide ±63%
Mazda CX5
$459median
$225$800
Mazdaspread ±47%
Mazda Miata
$345median
$200$522
Common questions
Mazda 3 exhaust manifold FAQ
How much is a used exhaust manifold for a Mazda 3?
The median asking price is $325 across 230 priced listings from 68 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $350. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $111.
How much does it cost to replace a Mazda 3 exhaust manifold?
Using a used part, a Mazda 3 exhaust manifold replacement typically runs $515–$1,075 all-in: the median used exhaust manifold for this model lists at $325, 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 Mazda 3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mazda 3 exhaust manifold years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mazda 3 exhaust manifold fitments across 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.