BMW M3 intake manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $49
- Average
- $123
- High
- $449
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW M3 intake manifold?
Asking prices from 39 salvage yards in 6 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 M3 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 M3 intake manifold costs $49 to $449, with a median asking price of $104. Based on 134 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2022 (10 model years), updated Oct 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$116
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$49–$449100 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$30034 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $49–$449 | 100 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$300 | 34 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $49–$449 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW M3 intake manifold is listed
We found priced BMW M3 intake manifold listings at 39 salvage yards across 6 states. Texas supplies the most, with 74 listings (53% of the total) from 15 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $100, while Florida yards ask $122, 22% 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 | 74 | 15 | $100-4% |
| Florida | 56 | 19 | $122+17% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $104 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW M3 intake manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $104
- BMW M3 median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $295–$855
- 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 M3 and similar models
2 listings$449$349 – $449Non-Interchange search using only BMW M3
2 listings$449$349 – $449Model-year comparison
What does a BMW M3 intake manifold cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW M3 intake manifold cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW M3 intake manifold are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2022 tops the table at $449. Parts from 2011–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW M3 sits 43% below the Mercedes S Class ($181), 56% below the Ram 3500 ($235), and 17% below 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 M3 parts are priced?
01wide ±263%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$19$598
02wide ±263%
Steering Wheel
$200median
$50$1,100
03wide ±95%
Headlight Assembly
$1,469median
$575$3,366
04wide ±83%
Wheels
$517median
$225$1,087
05wide ±287%
Car Radio
$169median
$29$1,000
06wide ±78%
Control Arm
$210median
$60$386
07wide ±138%
Tail Light
$175median
$30$512
08wide ±263%
Brake Caliper
$350median
$65$1,909
09wide ±200%
Rear View Mirror
$107median
$25$454
10wide ±97%
Radiator
$272median
$115$640
11wide ±87%
Grille
$189median
$90$418
12wide ±167%
Water Pump
$100median
$35$368
Price comparisons
Compare BMW M3 intake manifold prices
Intake Manifoldcompare
MercedesSClassvsBMWM3
Class$181
M3$104
$77 diff2,771 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareRam3500vsBMWM3
3500$235
M3$104
$131 diff2,231 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareMercedesEClassvsBMWM3
Class$126
M3$104
$22 diff2,085 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareMercedesGLEClassvsBMWM3
Class$100
M3$104
$4 diff1,884 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareRam1500vsBMWM3
1500$135
M3$104
$31 diff1,822 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareFordExplorervsBMWM3
Explorer$81
M3$104
$23 diff1,697 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 ±123%
BMW 530i
$291median
$50$766
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 M3 intake manifold FAQ
How much is a used intake manifold for a BMW M3?
The median asking price is $104 across 134 priced listings from 39 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $116. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW M3 intake manifold?
Using a used part, a BMW M3 intake manifold replacement typically runs $295–$855 all-in: the median used intake manifold for this model lists at $104, 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 M3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2022, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which BMW M3 intake manifold years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW M3 intake manifold fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022. 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.