Chevy Malibu intake manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $96
- High
- $232
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Chevy Malibu intake manifold?
Asking prices from 176 salvage yards in 27 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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Part overview
About the Chevy Malibu 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 Chevy Malibu intake manifold costs $35 to $232, with a median asking price of $86. Based on 726 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$86
Grade B (good)$81
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$232517 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$20090 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$1758 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$225111 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$232 | 517 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$200 | 90 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$175 | 8 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$225 | 111 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$86
Grade B$81
Grade C$100
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$232 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Chevy Malibu intake manifold is listed
We found priced Chevy Malibu intake manifold listings at 176 salvage yards across 27 states. California supplies the most, with 198 listings (27% of the total) from 28 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $65, while Arizona yards ask $150, 131% 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 | 198 | 28 | $76-12% |
| Texas | 118 | 15 | $81-6% |
| Illinois | 79 | 19 | $90+5% |
| Indiana | 67 | 13 | $100+16% |
| Arizona | 61 | 9 | $150+74% |
| Michigan | 60 | 23 | $100+16% |
| Wisconsin | 35 | 16 | $85-1% |
| Florida | 27 | 13 | $65-24% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $86 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Chevy Malibu intake manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $86
- Chevy Malibu median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $275–$835
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Chevy Malibu intake manifold cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 8 years$76$51 – $200202450 listingsFits 8 years$90$45 – $170202350 listingsFits 8 years$90$45 – $1702022100 listingsFits 9 years$81$51 – $2002021100 listingsFits 8 years$76$40 – $2152020100 listingsFits 8 years$100$50 – $2182019108 listingsFits 10 years$81$35 – $170201867 listingsFits 5 years$81$50 – $2002017138 listingsFits 5 years$100$35 – $2322016188 listingsFits 9 years$79$35 – $2252015100 listingsFits 7 years$75$50 – $227
Market analysis
How much does a used Chevy Malibu intake manifold cost?
Asking prices for a used Chevy Malibu intake manifold are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.5L, lists at a $76 median, while 2.0L commands $81, a 7% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2017 tops the table at $100. Parts from 2013–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Malibu sits 52% below the Mercedes S Class ($181), 63% below the Ram 3500 ($235), and 32% 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 Chevy Malibu parts are priced?
01wide ±152%
Side Mirror
$132median
$35$435
02wide ±188%
Tail Light
$108median
$20$425
03wide ±254%
Wheels
$150median
$25$788
04wide ±193%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$30$415
05wide ±143%
Headlight Assembly
$500median
$90$1,522
06wide ±175%
Grille
$212median
$34$775
07wide ±181%
Strut
$75median
$30$302
08wide ±144%
Front Bumper
$325median
$57$995
09wide ±164%
Radiator
$137median
$40$488
10wide ±116%
Engine
$1,209median
$450$3,252
11wide ±146%
AC Compressor
$125median
$35$400
12wide ±94%
Fender
$278median
$60$582
Price comparisons
Compare Chevy Malibu intake manifold prices
Intake Manifoldcompare
MercedesSClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$181
Malibu$86
$95 diff3,363 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareRam3500vsChevyMalibu
3500$235
Malibu$86
$149 diff2,823 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareMercedesEClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$126
Malibu$86
$40 diff2,677 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareSubaruWRXvsChevyMalibu
WRX$125
Malibu$86
$39 diff2,542 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareMercedesGLEClassvsChevyMalibu
Class$100
Malibu$86
$14 diff2,476 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareChevySilverado1500vsChevyMalibu
1500$116
Malibu$86
$30 diff2,255 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
Chevywide ±281%
Chevy Camaro
$135median
$40$800
Chevywide ±161%
Chevy Colorado
$76median
$45$290
Chevywide ±142%
Chevy Cruze
$100median
$35$319
Chevywide ±176%
Chevy Equinox
$76median
$25$293
Chevywide ±175%
Chevy Impala
$65median
$35$262
Chevywide ±240%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$116median
$34$591
Chevywide ±204%
Chevy Suburban
$116median
$50$523
Chevywide ±240%
Chevy Tahoe
$116median
$34$591
Chevywide ±93%
Chevy Traverse
$75median
$40$179
Chevywide ±76%
Chevy Trax
$76median
$50$165
Common questions
Chevy Malibu intake manifold FAQ
How much is a used intake manifold for a Chevy Malibu?
The median asking price is $86 across 726 priced listings from 176 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $86. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Malibu intake manifold?
Using a used part, a Chevy Malibu intake manifold replacement typically runs $275–$835 all-in: the median used intake manifold for this model lists at $86, 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 Chevy Malibu 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 Chevy Malibu intake manifold years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Malibu intake manifold fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.