Kia Forte throttle body price snapshot
- Low
- $29
- Average
- $73
- High
- $163
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte throttle body?
Asking prices from 124 salvage yards in 13 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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 Kia Forte 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 Kia Forte throttle body costs $29 to $163, with a median asking price of $71. Based on 661 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2024 (14 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$71
Grade B (good)$61
Grade C (fair)$49
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$29–$163523 listings
Grade BStandard used$29–$15062 listings
Grade CVisible wear$49–$754 listings
Grade XUngraded$32–$15072 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $29–$163 | 523 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $29–$150 | 62 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $49–$75 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $32–$150 | 72 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$71
Grade B$61
Grade C$49
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $29–$163 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Forte throttle body is listed
We found priced Kia Forte throttle body listings at 124 salvage yards across 13 states. Texas supplies the most, with 272 listings (39% of the total) from 31 yards. Location matters: yards in Louisiana ask a median $51, while Arizona yards ask $76, 49% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 272 | 31 | $71 |
| Florida | 156 | 28 | $75+6% |
| Arizona | 103 | 18 | $76+7% |
| Nevada | 67 | 2 | $56-21% |
| California | 57 | 25 | $65-8% |
| Louisiana | 16 | 3 | $51-28% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $71 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Forte throttle body replacement cost?
- Used part
- $71
- Kia Forte 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 Kia Forte throttle body cost by year?
2024100 listingsFits 10 years$80$35 – $1502023100 listingsFits 10 years$71$41 – $1452022100 listingsFits 10 years$71$41 – $1452021100 listingsFits 10 years$71$41 – $1452020100 listingsFits 9 years$76$46 – $136201950 listingsFits 2 years$121$30 – $1472018100 listingsFits 13 years$56$30 – $1092017100 listingsFits 12 years$61$30 – $150201652 listingsFits 10 years$50$35 – $1612015150 listingsFits 11 years$56$29 – $163
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte throttle body cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Forte throttle body are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 6 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 45% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $71.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, lists at a $76 median, while 1.6L (turbo) commands $80, a 5% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2019 tops the table at $121. Parts from 2012–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Forte 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 Kia Forte parts are priced?
01wide ±153%
Side Mirror
$145median
$30$474
02wide ±225%
Tail Light
$150median
$25$699
03wide ±156%
Grille
$140median
$29$465
04wide ±205%
Axle Shaft
$106median
$25$460
05wide ±213%
Wheels
$145median
$25$644
06wide ±290%
Transmission
$456median
$95$2,742
07wide ±214%
Headlight Assembly
$425median
$95$1,911
08wide ±82%
Engine
$2,200median
$1,090$4,706
09wide ±184%
Starter
$77median
$25$309
10wide ±240%
Alternator
$75median
$30$390
11wide ±160%
Radiator
$130median
$40$455
12wide ±136%
AC Compressor
$125median
$35$374
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Forte throttle body prices
Throttle Bodycompare
MercedesSClassvsKiaForte
Class$120
Forte$71
$49 diff3,368 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaForte
Class$100
Forte$71
$29 diff3,060 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesEClassvsKiaForte
Class$91
Forte$71
$20 diff2,640 listings
Throttle BodycompareHyundaiSonatavsKiaForte
Sonata$80
Forte$71
$9 diff2,382 listings
Throttle BodycompareFordF250vsKiaForte
F250$129
Forte$71
$58 diff1,989 listings
Throttle BodycompareChevyCamarovsKiaForte
Camaro$80
Forte$71
$9 diff1,927 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
Kiawide ±105%
Kia K5
$111median
$35$268
Kiawide ±115%
Kia Optima
$73median
$25$193
Kiawide ±113%
Kia Seltos
$72median
$30$193
Kiawide ±176%
Kia Sorento
$78median
$25$300
Kiawide ±172%
Kia Soul
$73median
$20$271
Kiawide ±85%
Kia Sportage
$61median
$35$139
Kiawide ±102%
Kia Telluride
$116median
$35$271
Common questions
Kia Forte throttle body FAQ
How much is a used throttle body for a Kia Forte?
The median asking price is $71 across 661 priced listings from 124 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $71. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Forte throttle body?
Using a used part, a Kia Forte 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 Kia Forte 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 Kia Forte throttle body years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Forte throttle body fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.