Subaru Forester exhaust manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $100
- Average
- $456
- High
- $1,699
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester exhaust manifold?
Asking prices from 39 salvage yards in 20 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 Subaru Forester exhaust manifold
What the exhaust manifold does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used exhaust manifold price guide →
Price summary
A used Subaru Forester exhaust manifold costs $100 to $1,699, with a median asking price of $300. Based on 125 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$350
Grade B (good)$275
Grade C (fair)$172
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$100–$1,69987 listings
Grade BStandard used$136–$40017 listings
Grade CVisible wear$172–$1723 listings
Grade XUngraded$136–$95018 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $100–$1,699 | 87 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $136–$400 | 17 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $172–$172 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $136–$950 | 18 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$350
Grade B$275
Grade C$172
Ungraded$300
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $100–$1,699 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Forester exhaust manifold is listed
We found priced Subaru Forester exhaust manifold listings at 39 salvage yards across 20 states. Texas supplies the most, with 25 listings (19% of the total) from 5 yards. Location matters: yards in Colorado ask a median $171, while Utah yards ask $400, 134% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 25 | 5 | $375+25% |
| California | 22 | 7 | $300 |
| Colorado | 11 | 2 | $171-43% |
| Utah | 11 | 1 | $400+33% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $300 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester exhaust manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $300
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $490–$1,050
- 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 Subaru Forester exhaust manifold cost by year?
202516 listings$1,309$800 – $1,46420242 listings$1,200$1,200 – $1,20020234 listings$745$745 – $745202212 listings$400$400 – $800202110 listings$800$600 – $800202014 listings$400$400 – $950201924 listings$400$250 – $1,699201850 listingsFits 8 years$176$100 – $500201750 listingsFits 8 years$250$131 – $800201650 listingsFits 8 years$190$100 – $500201544 listingsFits 8 years$201$131 – $800
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester exhaust manifold cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Forester 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 103% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $350.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $176, while 2025 tops the table at $1,309. Parts from 2014–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 323% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($71), 300% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($75), and 140% 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 Subaru Forester parts are priced?
01wide ±158%
Side Mirror
$186median
$40$626
02wide ±195%
Wheels
$137median
$35$570
03wide ±113%
Tail Light
$217median
$40$530
04wide ±120%
Headlight Assembly
$625median
$105$1,600
05wide ±111%
Axle Shaft
$136median
$40$343
06wide ±149%
Grille
$191median
$50$621
07wide ±108%
Fender
$290median
$90$718
08wide ±160%
Engine
$1,643median
$430$5,699
09wide ±149%
Strut
$115median
$30$372
10wide ±132%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$64$645
11wide ±163%
Transmission
$1,275median
$250$4,394
12wide ±148%
Starter
$100median
$25$321
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester exhaust manifold prices
Exhaust Manifoldcompare
Ram3500vsSubaruForester
3500$125
Forester$300
$175 diff2,248 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareFordTransitvsSubaruForester
Transit$85
Forester$300
$215 diff1,852 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareChevySuburbanvsSubaruForester
Suburban$75
Forester$300
$225 diff1,539 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareGMCYukonvsSubaruForester
Yukon$75
Forester$300
$225 diff1,490 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareChevyTahoevsSubaruForester
Tahoe$75
Forester$300
$225 diff1,386 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareRam2500vsSubaruForester
2500$125
Forester$300
$175 diff1,202 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
Subaruwide ±65%
Subaru Ascent
$250median
$175$500
Subaruwide ±111%
Subaru Crosstrek
$400median
$200$1,085
Subaruwide ±78%
Subaru Impreza
$1,000median
$200$1,760
Subaruwide ±125%
Subaru Outback
$100median
$50$300
Subaruwide ±225%
Subaru WRX
$171median
$29$800
Common questions
Subaru Forester exhaust manifold FAQ
How much is a used exhaust manifold for a Subaru Forester?
The median asking price is $300 across 125 priced listings from 39 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $350. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $176.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester exhaust manifold?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester exhaust manifold replacement typically runs $490–$1,050 all-in: the median used exhaust manifold for this model lists at $300, 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 Subaru Forester 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, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Forester exhaust manifold years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Forester exhaust manifold fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.