Kia Optima intake manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $138
- High
- $415

Vehicle-specific price guide
A used Kia Optima intake manifold costs $30 to $415, with a median asking price of $131. Based on 434 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Aug 25, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$415 | 305 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $61–$250 | 53 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $167–$167 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$300 | 74 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$415 overall range
Replacement cost
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
Model-year comparison
Market analysis
The going rate for a used Kia Optima intake manifold is $131 at the median, with listings spanning $30 to $415. That figure comes from 434 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (2.0L), lists at a $76 median, while US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L commands $175, a 130% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $125, while 2020 tops the table at $146. Parts from 2015–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 12% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($117), 13% below the Ram 1500 ($150), and 31% above the Ford F150 ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
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Common questions
Based on 434 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Optima intake manifold lists between $30 and $415, with a median asking price of $131.
Using a used part, a Kia Optima intake manifold replacement typically runs $320–$880 all-in: the median used intake manifold for this model lists at $131, 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.
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 4 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Optima intake manifold listings appear across model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 11 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
A inlet manifold is another name for a intake manifold. The Kia Optima intake manifold prices on this page apply — median $131, from 434 salvage yard listings.