Used Kia Optima intake manifold from a salvage yard

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How much is a used Kia Optima intake manifold ?

How much does a used Kia Optima intake manifold cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary

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.

Grade A (excellent)$126
Grade B (good)$136
Grade C (fair)$167

Kia Optima intake manifold price snapshot

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Low
$30
Average
$138
High
$415
621 listings observed · 434 priced20d ago· How we price·

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Grade AClean / low wear$30$415305 listings
Grade BStandard used$61$25053 listings
Grade CVisible wear$167$1672 listings
Grade XUngraded$50$30074 listings

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Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30$415 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the Kia Optima intake manifold replacement cost?

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Used part
$131
Kia Optima median asking price
Labor
$190–$750
2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$320–$880
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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2020)

Other years20192018
US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 1.6L35 listingsInterchange 20162019$100$30$340
Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (2.0L)34 listingsInterchange 20162020$76$50$250
US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.4L34 listingsInterchange 20152022$175$115$300
US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 2.0L25 listingsInterchange 20152022$160$75$300

Model-year comparison

What does a Kia Optima intake manifold cost by year?

$113$123$133$143$153201820192020
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Kia Optima intake manifold cost?

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.

Buying a used intake manifold: what to check

  1. Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
  2. Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
  3. Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
  4. Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.

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How much is a used intake manifold for a Kia Optima?

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.

How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima intake manifold?

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.

What affects the price of a used Kia Optima intake manifold?

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.

Which Kia Optima model years does this price guide cover?

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.

Which Kia Optima intake manifold years are interchangeable?

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.

How much is a used Kia Optima inlet manifold?

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.