BMW 530i intake manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $331
- High
- $766
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW 530i intake manifold?
Asking prices from 61 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
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Part overview
About the BMW 530i intake manifold
What the intake manifold does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used intake manifold price guide →
Also known asInlet Manifold
Price summary
A used BMW 530i intake manifold costs $50 to $766, with a median asking price of $291. Based on 166 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2023 (7 model years), updated Oct 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$306
Grade B (good)$275
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$766109 listings
Grade BStandard used$85–$72528 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$37929 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$766 | 109 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $85–$725 | 28 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$379 | 29 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$306
Grade B$275
Ungraded$199
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$766 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW 530i intake manifold is listed
We found priced BMW 530i intake manifold listings at 61 salvage yards across 25 states. California supplies the most, with 52 listings (31% of the total) from 17 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $133, while Georgia yards ask $606, 356% 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 | 52 | 17 | $197-32% |
| Florida | 17 | 7 | $280-4% |
| Texas | 17 | 6 | $133-54% |
| Louisiana | 14 | 2 | $291 |
| Georgia | 13 | 2 | $606+108% |
| Tennessee | 13 | 3 | $476+64% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $291 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW 530i intake manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $291
- BMW 530i median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $480–$1,040
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for intake manifold replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include new gaskets, coolant refill on V-engines, and throttle body cleaning if needed. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full intake manifold replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using BMW 530i and similar models
1 listings$650$650 – $650Non-Interchange search using only BMW 530i
1 listings$650$650 – $650Model-year comparison
What does a BMW 530i intake manifold cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW 530i intake manifold cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW 530i intake 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 11% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $306.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $85, while 2022 tops the table at $650. Parts from 2017–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW 530i sits 61% above the Mercedes S Class ($181), 24% above the Ram 3500 ($235), and 131% above the Mercedes E Class ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used intake manifold: what to check
- Inspect composite runners for heat cracks: Examine plastic manifolds for oil-softened walls, heat cracks, or snapped vacuum port nipples along the plenum.
- Verify variable runner flap operation: Move variable intake runner flap linkages and vacuum actuators by hand to ensure internal butterfly valves rotate freely.
- Check rubber gasket groove channels: Examine sealing channels around cylinder head intake ports to ensure plastic retaining walls are not chipped.
- Confirm sensor port and throttle flange fit: Match vacuum line nipples, manifold absolute pressure sensor mounts, and throttle body bolt dimensions.
- Install new molded rubber port gaskets: Replace all port seals and throttle body gaskets with fresh silicone seals to prevent lean engine vacuum leaks.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other BMW 530i parts are priced?
01wide ±219%
Transmission Control Module
$145median
$32$667
02wide ±187%
Wheels
$350median
$90$1,400
03wide ±97%
Steering Wheel
$408median
$125$914
04wide ±277%
Air Bag
$266median
$70$1,544
05wide ±290%
Grille
$125median
$25$749
06wide ±95%
Headlight Assembly
$1,736median
$680$3,989
07wide ±142%
Control Arm
$125median
$45$400
08wide ±214%
Brake Caliper
$200median
$40$896
09wide ±119%
Front Seat
$221median
$90$614
10wide ±289%
Car Radio
$226median
$45$1,350
11wide ±152%
Axle Shaft
$228median
$50$743
12wide ±176%
Strut
$166median
$57$640
Price comparisons
Compare BMW 530i intake manifold prices
Intake Manifoldcompare
MercedesSClassvsBMW530i
Class$181
530i$291
$110 diff2,803 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareRam3500vsBMW530i
3500$235
530i$291
$56 diff2,263 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareMercedesEClassvsBMW530i
Class$126
530i$291
$165 diff2,117 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareMercedesGLEClassvsBMW530i
Class$100
530i$291
$191 diff1,916 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareRam1500vsBMW530i
1500$135
530i$291
$156 diff1,854 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareFordExplorervsBMW530i
Explorer$81
530i$291
$210 diff1,729 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±99%
Acura ILX
$125median
$30$278
Acurawide ±75%
Acura Integra
$56median
$36$120
Acurawide ±237%
Acura MDX
$99median
$30$500
Acurawide ±140%
Acura RDX
$75median
$25$235
Acurawide ±120%
Acura TLX
$110median
$38$303
Audiwide ±138%
Audi A4
$90median
$50$299
BMWspread ±55%
BMW 330i
$606median
$99$766
BMWwide ±192%
BMW M3
$104median
$49$449
BMWwide ±126%
BMW X1
$141median
$45$400
BMWwide ±123%
BMW X3
$291median
$50$766
BMWwide ±114%
BMW X5
$320median
$63$790
BMWwide ±77%
BMW X7
$406median
$175$799
Common questions
BMW 530i intake manifold FAQ
How much is a used intake manifold for a BMW 530i?
The median asking price is $291 across 166 priced listings from 61 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $306. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $85.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW 530i intake manifold?
Using a used part, a BMW 530i intake manifold replacement typically runs $480–$1,040 all-in: the median used intake manifold for this model lists at $291, and independent-shop labor for intake manifold replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include new gaskets, coolant refill on V-engines, and throttle body cleaning if needed. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which BMW 530i model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which BMW 530i intake manifold years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW 530i intake manifold fitments across 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 7 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.