BMW 330i throttle body price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $94
- High
- $267
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW 330i throttle body?
Asking prices from 72 salvage yards in 14 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
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Part overview
About the BMW 330i throttle body
What the throttle body does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used throttle body price guide →
Also known asThrottle Body AssemblyElectronic Throttle Body
Price summary
A used BMW 330i throttle body costs $35 to $267, with a median asking price of $71. Based on 347 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2024 (9 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$76
Grade B (good)$56
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$41–$267212 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$23062 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$506 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$20067 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $41–$267 | 212 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$230 | 62 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$50 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$200 | 67 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$76
Grade B$56
Grade C$50
Ungraded$40
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$267 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW 330i throttle body is listed
We found priced BMW 330i throttle body listings at 72 salvage yards across 14 states. California supplies the most, with 145 listings (42% of the total) from 21 yards. Location matters: yards in Nevada ask a median $56, while Arizona yards ask $200, 257% 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 | 145 | 21 | $100+41% |
| Texas | 64 | 11 | $69-3% |
| Nevada | 43 | 2 | $56-21% |
| Arizona | 28 | 4 | $200+182% |
| Michigan | 22 | 12 | $146+106% |
| Indiana | 13 | 6 | $80+13% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $71 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW 330i throttle body replacement cost?
- Used part
- $71
- BMW 330i median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$225
- 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $120–$295
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for throttle body replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full throttle body replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a BMW 330i throttle body cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 8 years$66$40 – $200202450 listingsFits 7 years$66$40 – $200202350 listingsFits 8 years$66$50 – $125202250 listingsFits 6 years$80$45 – $267202150 listingsFits 8 years$76$40 – $200202050 listingsFits 8 years$76$40 – $200201942 listingsFits 6 years$66$35 – $200201850 listingsFits 8 years$66$50 – $125201750 listingsFits 8 years$76$40 – $200
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW 330i throttle body cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW 330i throttle body 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 52% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $76.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $66, while 2022 tops the table at $80. Parts from 2017–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW 330i sits 41% below the Mercedes S Class ($120), 29% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($100), and 22% below the Mercedes E Class ($91) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used throttle body: what to check
- Inspect bore and butterfly blade for carbon: Check the throttle plate for heavy carbon varnish or sticky shaft movement that causes rough engine idle.
- Verify electric actuator plug pins: Check electronic throttle actuator plug pins for corrosion, bent spades, or cracked plastic connector shrouds.
- Check butterfly shaft play and spring return: Wiggle the throttle shaft to check for worn bronze bushings or weak return springs on cable-operated units.
- Confirm vacuum nipples and coolant heating tubes: Check metal vacuum nipples and coolant heating passage tubes for corrosion, clogging, or breakage.
- Perform idle relearn procedure after install: Run an electronic throttle position calibration scan tool routine to clear high-idle fault codes.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other BMW 330i parts are priced?
01wide ±234%
Transmission Control Module
$141median
$25$686
02wide ±155%
Steering Wheel
$261median
$50$857
03wide ±266%
Wheels
$255median
$45$1,400
04wide ±261%
Side Mirror
$250median
$45$1,350
05wide ±302%
Brake Caliper
$193median
$35$1,200
06wide ±265%
Car Radio
$185median
$35$1,014
07wide ±149%
Front Seat
$211median
$70$700
08wide ±200%
Air Bag
$269median
$70$1,144
09wide ±178%
Axle Shaft
$196median
$46$742
10wide ±110%
Tail Light
$209median
$40$500
11wide ±201%
Control Arm
$125median
$25$528
12wide ±123%
Steering Column
$191median
$55$524
Price comparisons
Compare BMW 330i throttle body prices
Throttle Bodycompare
MercedesSClassvsBMW330i
Class$120
330i$71
$49 diff3,054 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesGLEClassvsBMW330i
Class$100
330i$71
$29 diff2,746 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesEClassvsBMW330i
Class$91
330i$71
$20 diff2,326 listings
Throttle BodycompareHyundaiSonatavsBMW330i
Sonata$80
330i$71
$9 diff2,068 listings
Throttle BodycompareChevySilverado1500vsBMW330i
1500$80
330i$71
$9 diff1,929 listings
Throttle BodycompareGMCSierra1500vsBMW330i
1500$77
330i$71
$6 diff1,906 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±159%
Acura ILX
$50median
$25$184
Acurawide ±112%
Acura Integra
$73median
$30$193
Acurawide ±128%
Acura MDX
$106median
$25$297
Acurawide ±185%
Acura RDX
$80median
$20$316
Acurawide ±193%
Acura TLX
$65median
$20$271
Audiwide ±137%
Audi A4
$91median
$35$285
BMWwide ±107%
BMW 530i
$75median
$40$200
BMWwide ±108%
BMW M3
$100median
$35$250
BMWwide ±219%
BMW X1
$61median
$20$287
BMWwide ±144%
BMW X3
$86median
$30$278
BMWwide ±265%
BMW X5
$100median
$20$550
BMWwide ±134%
BMW X7
$100median
$20$287
Common questions
BMW 330i throttle body FAQ
How much is a used throttle body for a BMW 330i?
The median asking price is $71 across 347 priced listings from 72 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $76. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $66.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW 330i throttle body?
Using a used part, a BMW 330i throttle body replacement typically runs $120–$295 all-in: the median used throttle body for this model lists at $71, and independent-shop labor for throttle body replacement typically takes 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$225). The labor figure does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which BMW 330i model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which BMW 330i throttle body years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW 330i throttle body fitments across 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.