Subaru Forester intake manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $169
- High
- $449
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester intake manifold ?
How much does a used Subaru Forester intake manifold cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Subaru Forester intake manifold costs $25 to $449, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 686 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2025 (16 model years), updated Sep 5, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$156
Grade B (good)$146
Grade C (fair)$84
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$449525 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$44084 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$19011 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$28066 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$449 | 525 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $25–$440 | 84 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $45–$190 | 11 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$280 | 66 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$156
Grade B$146
Grade C$84
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$449 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester intake manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $340–$900
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Subaru Forester intake manifold cost by year?
2025157 listingsFits 7 years$199$75 – $449202450 listingsFits 6 years$130$55 – $210202350 listingsFits 6 years$151$75 – $3152022100 listingsFits 13 years$95$45 – $300202150 listingsFits 6 years$143$75 – $2722020195 listingsFits 12 years$250$62 – $440201950 listingsFits 6 years$151$75 – $3152018219 listingsFits 8 years$75$25 – $183
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester intake manifold cost?
Based on 686 listings, a used intake manifold for the Subaru Forester runs $150 at the median, ranging $25–$449. That figure comes from 686 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 86% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $156.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, gasoline, Wilderness, lists at a $156 median, while gasoline, Premium commands $283, a 81% 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 $75, while 2020 tops the table at $250. Parts from 2014–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 28% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($117), level with the Ram 1500 ($150), and 50% 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
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Subaru Forester parts are priced?
01wide ±148%
Engine
$1,652median
$100$4,999
02wide ±173%
Transmission
$1,200median
$250$4,394
03wide ±173%
Front Bumper
$209median
$25$750
04wide ±158%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$40$733
05wide ±84%
Hood
$635median
$22$1,094
06wide ±120%
Fender
$286median
$34$718
07wide ±122%
Headlight Assembly
$650median
$19$1,600
08wide ±109%
Tail Light
$230median
$30$530
09wide ±107%
Alternator
$136median
$30$321
10wide ±114%
Starter
$128median
$28$321
11wide ±265%
Radiator
$200median
$60$1,119
12wide ±146%
AC Compressor
$135median
$40$434
13wide ±172%
Transfer Case
$280median
$75$1,038
14wide ±147%
Axle Shaft
$126median
$35$405
15wide ±135%
Strut
$125median
$35$372
16wide ±242%
Steering Rack
$475median
$30$2,332
17wide ±200%
Grille
$194median
$19$795
18wide ±156%
Side Mirror
$193median
$25$626
19wide ±88%
Turbocharger
$250median
$100$542
20wide ±131%
AC Condenser
$204median
$30$563
21wide ±822%
Wheels
$150median
$35$2,500
22wide ±418%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$30$865
23wide ±1044%
Water Pump
$75median
$15$1,581
24wide ±96%
Power Steering Pump
$162median
$50$361
25wide ±271%
ABS Module
$171median
$16$944
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Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±145%
Engine Computer
$156median
$10$462
28wide ±179%
Throttle Body
$93median
$20$353
29wide ±278%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$20$493
30wide ±305%
Drive Shaft
$137median
$60$897
31wide ±148%
Tailgate
$1,205median
$50$3,622
32wide ±118%
Control Arm
$120median
$34$316
33wide ±206%
Blower Motor
$76median
$30$343
34wide ±208%
Exhaust Manifold
$400median
$35$1,699
35wide ±250%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$20$574
36wide ±273%
Steering Column
$126median
$65$752
37wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$192median
$50$434
38wide ±152%
Window Regulator
$125median
$25$405
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Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±66%
Torque Converter
$450median
$99$695
41wide ±245%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$35$886
42wide ±240%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$500
43wide ±384%
Car Radio
$205median
$25$1,600
44wide ±170%
Heater Core
$116median
$65$460
45wide ±226%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$15$481
46wide ±106%
Sunroof
$300median
$50$688
47wide ±255%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$17$405
48wide ±6665%
Fog Light
$189median
$25$25,220
49wide ±224%
Center Console
$105median
$30$500
50wide ±323%
Air Bag
$141median
$45$956
51wide ±84%
Door Assembly
$985median
$100$1,755
52wide ±67%
Quarter Panel
$575median
$251$1,027
53wide ±185%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$545median
$29$2,050
54wide ±401%
Front Seat
$158median
$35$1,303
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester intake manifold prices
Intake Manifoldcompare
FordExplorervsSubaruForester
Explorer$85
Forester$150
$65 diff1,774 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareJeepWranglervsSubaruForester
Wrangler$320
Forester$150
$170 diff1,750 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareDodgeDurangovsSubaruForester
Durango$195
Forester$150
$45 diff1,740 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsSubaruForester
Cherokee$166
Forester$150
$16 diff1,727 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareKiaSorentovsSubaruForester
Sorento$131
Forester$150
$19 diff1,666 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareBMWX5vsSubaruForester
X5$271
Forester$150
$121 diff1,660 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acuraspread ±23%
Acura MDX
$750median
$400$750
Acurawide ±150%
Acura RDX
$115median
$50$395
BMWwide ±112%
BMW X3
$330median
$30$766
BMWwide ±138%
BMW X5
$271median
$40$790
Chevywide ±271%
Chevy Colorado
$84median
$45$500
Chevywide ±234%
Chevy Equinox
$89median
$25$442
Chevywide ±221%
Chevy Malibu
$86median
$20$400
Chevywide ±240%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$116median
$34$591
Subaruwide ±100%
Subaru Ascent
$111median
$50$272
Subaruwide ±165%
Subaru Crosstrek
$126median
$34$449
Subaruwide ±121%
Subaru Impreza
$126median
$50$355
Subaruwide ±140%
Subaru Outback
$132median
$40$410
Common questions
Subaru Forester intake manifold FAQ
How much is a used intake manifold for a Subaru Forester?
Based on 686 priced salvage yard listings, a used Subaru Forester intake manifold lists between $25 and $449, with a median asking price of $150.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester intake manifold?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester intake manifold replacement typically runs $340–$900 all-in: the median used intake manifold for this model lists at $150, 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 Subaru Forester intake manifold?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 8 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 Subaru Forester model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Subaru Forester intake manifold years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Subaru Forester intake manifold listings appear across model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 16 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 Subaru Forester inlet manifold?
A inlet manifold is another name for a intake manifold. The Subaru Forester intake manifold prices on this page apply — median $150, from 686 salvage yard listings.