Kia K5 throttle body price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $133
- High
- $268
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia K5 throttle body?
Asking prices from 183 salvage yards in 32 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 Kia K5 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 K5 throttle body costs $35 to $268, with a median asking price of $111. Based on 475 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2025 (6 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$111
Grade B (good)$101
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$245379 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$26896 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$245 | 379 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$268 | 96 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$111
Grade B$101
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$268 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia K5 throttle body is listed
We found priced Kia K5 throttle body listings at 183 salvage yards across 32 states. Ohio supplies the most, with 169 listings (8% of the total) from 9 yards. Location matters: yards in Virginia ask a median $55, while Michigan yards ask $213, 287% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 169 | 9 | $111 |
| California | 167 | 19 | $65-41% |
| Indiana | 160 | 10 | $80-28% |
| Michigan | 147 | 11 | $213+92% |
| Wisconsin | 112 | 8 | $193+74% |
| Pennsylvania | 108 | 8 | $85-23% |
| North Carolina | 103 | 9 | $156+41% |
| Virginia | 100 | 3 | $55-50% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $111 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia K5 throttle body replacement cost?
- Used part
- $111
- Kia K5 median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$225
- 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $160–$335
- 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 K5 throttle body cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia K5 throttle body cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia K5 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 10% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $111.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, naturally aspirated, lists at a $89 median, while turbo commands $126, a 42% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $111, while 2025 tops the table at $116. Parts from 2021–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia K5 sits 7% below the Mercedes S Class ($120), 11% above the Mercedes GLE Class ($100), and 22% above 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 K5 parts are priced?
01wide ±163%
Transmission Control Module
$151median
$48$541
02wide ±167%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$50$550
03wide ±177%
Side Mirror
$250median
$58$944
04wide ±232%
Car Radio
$287median
$65$1,394
05wide ±234%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$25$493
06wide ±192%
Air Bag
$209median
$40$844
07wide ±128%
Wheels
$171median
$40$477
08wide ±106%
Front Seat
$220median
$85$550
09wide ±175%
Engine Computer
$181median
$40$675
10wide ±115%
Tail Light
$296median
$75$756
11wide ±125%
Grille
$170median
$50$475
12wide ±79%
Door Assembly
$821median
$350$1,643
Price comparisons
Compare Kia K5 throttle body prices
Throttle Bodycompare
MercedesSClassvsKiaK5
Class$120
K5$111
$9 diff3,182 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaK5
Class$100
K5$111
$11 diff2,874 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesEClassvsKiaK5
Class$91
K5$111
$20 diff2,454 listings
Throttle BodycompareHyundaiSonatavsKiaK5
Sonata$80
K5$111
$31 diff2,196 listings
Throttle BodycompareChevySilverado1500vsKiaK5
1500$80
K5$111
$31 diff2,057 listings
Throttle BodycompareGMCSierra1500vsKiaK5
1500$77
K5$111
$34 diff2,034 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 ±94%
Kia Forte
$71median
$29$163
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 K5 throttle body FAQ
How much is a used throttle body for a Kia K5?
The median asking price is $111 across 475 priced listings from 183 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $111. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $111.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia K5 throttle body?
Using a used part, a Kia K5 throttle body replacement typically runs $160–$335 all-in: the median used throttle body for this model lists at $111, 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 K5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia K5 throttle body years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia K5 throttle body fitments across 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 6 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.