Subaru Outback intake manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $44
- Average
- $124
- High
- $355
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Outback intake manifold?
Asking prices from 153 salvage yards in 34 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
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback intake manifold costs $44 to $355, with a median asking price of $121. Based on 386 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2024 (13 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$132
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$65
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$355246 listings
Grade BStandard used$57–$22042 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$12611 listings
Grade XUngraded$44–$29987 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$355 | 246 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $57–$220 | 42 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$126 | 11 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $44–$299 | 87 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$132
Grade B$100
Grade C$65
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $44–$355 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Outback intake manifold is listed
We found priced Subaru Outback intake manifold listings at 153 salvage yards across 34 states. California supplies the most, with 115 listings (19% of the total) from 25 yards. Location matters: yards in Utah ask a median $90, while Pennsylvania yards ask $160, 78% 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 | 115 | 25 | $115-5% |
| Pennsylvania | 40 | 10 | $160+32% |
| Texas | 37 | 4 | $131+8% |
| Wisconsin | 35 | 7 | $125+3% |
| Utah | 34 | 7 | $90-26% |
| North Carolina | 33 | 10 | $100-17% |
| Ohio | 28 | 5 | $140+16% |
| Illinois | 26 | 4 | $100-17% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $121 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Outback intake manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $121
- Subaru Outback median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $310–$870
- 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 Subaru Outback intake manifold cost by year?
202418 listings$150$108 – $250202350 listingsFits 6 years$115$50 – $240202249 listingsFits 7 years$132$58 – $237202149 listingsFits 7 years$132$58 – $237202050 listingsFits 7 years$131$55 – $355201949 listingsFits 7 years$132$57 – $237201850 listingsFits 6 years$115$50 – $240201750 listingsFits 7 years$126$54 – $200201664 listingsFits 6 years$71$45 – $2992015110 listingsFits 6 years$90$44 – $232
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Outback intake manifold cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Outback intake manifold are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 103% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $132.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $71, while 2024 tops the table at $150. Parts from 2012–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Outback sits 33% below the Mercedes S Class ($181), 49% below the Ram 3500 ($235), and 4% 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 Subaru Outback parts are priced?
01wide ±139%
Side Mirror
$166median
$40$500
02wide ±171%
Tail Light
$120median
$40$450
03wide ±266%
Wheels
$145median
$28$800
04wide ±105%
Strut
$100median
$30$240
05wide ±218%
Headlight Assembly
$325median
$60$1,480
06wide ±138%
Steering Rack
$250median
$60$750
07wide ±209%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$30$385
08wide ±173%
Grille
$147median
$25$534
09wide ±165%
Transmission
$1,087median
$232$3,820
10wide ±164%
Engine
$1,500median
$399$5,329
11wide ±196%
Starter
$92median
$20$380
12wide ±113%
Fender
$200median
$75$525
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Outback intake manifold prices
Intake Manifoldcompare
MercedesSClassvsSubaruOutback
Class$181
Outback$121
$60 diff3,023 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareRam3500vsSubaruOutback
3500$235
Outback$121
$114 diff2,483 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareSubaruWRXvsSubaruOutback
WRX$125
Outback$121
$4 diff2,202 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareMercedesGLEClassvsSubaruOutback
Class$100
Outback$121
$21 diff2,136 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareFordExplorervsSubaruOutback
Explorer$81
Outback$121
$40 diff1,949 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareLandRoverRangeRovervsSubaruOutback
Rover$150
Outback$121
$29 diff1,870 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
Audiwide ±134%
Audi A6
$150median
$38$440
Subaruwide ±174%
Subaru Ascent
$121median
$50$472
Subaruwide ±179%
Subaru Crosstrek
$116median
$34$449
Subaruwide ±169%
Subaru Forester
$126median
$25$450
Subaruwide ±158%
Subaru Impreza
$100median
$40$355
Subaruwide ±178%
Subaru WRX
$125median
$25$470
Common questions
Subaru Outback intake manifold FAQ
How much is a used intake manifold for a Subaru Outback?
The median asking price is $121 across 386 priced listings from 153 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $132. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $71.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Outback intake manifold?
Using a used part, a Subaru Outback intake manifold replacement typically runs $310–$870 all-in: the median used intake manifold for this model lists at $121, 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 Subaru Outback model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Subaru Outback intake manifold years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Outback intake manifold fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. 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.