Volkswagen Taos intake manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $41
- Average
- $87
- High
- $192
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Taos intake manifold?
Asking prices from 29 salvage yards in 18 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Volkswagen Taos 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 Volkswagen Taos intake manifold costs $41 to $192, with a median asking price of $65. Based on 109 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2022–2024 (3 model years), updated Oct 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$65
Grade B (good)$131
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$41–$17583 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$19217 listings
Grade XUngraded$56–$1009 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $41–$175 | 83 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$192 | 17 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $56–$100 | 9 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$65
Grade B$131
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $41–$192 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Taos intake manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $65
- Volkswagen Taos median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $255–$815
- 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 Volkswagen Taos intake manifold cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Taos intake manifold cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Taos intake manifold are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 5 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $65, while 2024 tops the table at $80. Parts from 2022–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Taos sits 64% below the Mercedes S Class ($181), 72% below the Ram 3500 ($235), and 48% 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 Volkswagen Taos parts are priced?
01wide ±226%
Transmission Control Module
$115median
$24$544
02wide ±101%
Front Seat
$211median
$75$500
03wide ±72%
Side Mirror
$328median
$129$602
04wide ±131%
Air Bag
$247median
$50$699
05wide ±138%
Wheels
$222median
$50$662
06spread ±54%
Door Assembly
$800median
$485$1,351
07wide ±116%
Center Console
$129median
$50$348
08wide ±120%
Steering Wheel
$180median
$78$511
09wide ±137%
Axle Shaft
$146median
$55$455
10wide ±185%
Starter
$86median
$25$343
11wide ±146%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$30$330
12wide ±83%
Headlight Assembly
$750median
$295$1,542
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Taos intake manifold prices
Intake Manifoldcompare
MercedesSClassvsVolkswagenTaos
Class$181
Taos$65
$116 diff2,746 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareRam3500vsVolkswagenTaos
3500$235
Taos$65
$170 diff2,206 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareMercedesEClassvsVolkswagenTaos
Class$126
Taos$65
$61 diff2,060 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareMercedesGLEClassvsVolkswagenTaos
Class$100
Taos$65
$35 diff1,859 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareRam1500vsVolkswagenTaos
1500$135
Taos$65
$70 diff1,797 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareFordExplorervsVolkswagenTaos
Explorer$81
Taos$65
$16 diff1,672 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
Volkswagenwide ±160%
Volkswagen Atlas
$201median
$56$699
Volkswagenwide ±132%
Volkswagen Golf
$125median
$50$380
Volkswagenwide ±107%
Volkswagen Jetta
$116median
$51$300
Volkswagenwide ±159%
Volkswagen Passat
$126median
$50$450
Volkswagenwide ±142%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$125median
$45$400
Common questions
Volkswagen Taos intake manifold FAQ
How much is a used intake manifold for a Volkswagen Taos?
The median asking price is $65 across 109 priced listings from 29 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $65. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $65.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Taos intake manifold?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Taos intake manifold replacement typically runs $255–$815 all-in: the median used intake manifold for this model lists at $65, 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 Volkswagen Taos model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Taos intake manifold years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Taos intake manifold fitments across 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 3 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.