Kia Optima throttle body — 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $60
- High
- $161
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Optima Throttle Body — 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) prices
Pricing for the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) variant of the Kia Optima throttle body, aggregated from 59 salvage yard listings across 3 model years.
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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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Price summary
A used Kia Optima throttle body (2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit)) costs $25 to $161, with a median asking price of $50. Based on 59 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$50
Grade B (good)$78
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$16136 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$1006 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$10017 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$161 | 36 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$100 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$100 | 17 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$50
Grade B$78
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$161 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) variant of the Kia Optima throttle body, based on 59 priced listings across 3 model years (2016, 2017, 2018). Its $50 median is 32% below the Kia Optima throttle body overall median of $73.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Optima throttle body variants
1.6L (VIN 1, 8th digit, turbo)
3 yrs$65$25 – $1932.0L (VIN 2, 8th digit, turbo)
3 yrs$71$30 – $1822.0L (VIN 6, 8th digit, turbo)
1 yr$56$45 – $1612.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid)
2 yrs$86$42 – $1612.0L, VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid)
2 yrs$86$42 – $1612.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid)
2 yrs$86$25 – $1612.4L, VIN 7 (8th digit)
1 yr$50$45 – $502.4L, VIN D (8th digit, hybrid)
2 yrs$50$25 – $155Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (2.0L)
2 yrs$86$25 – $150Common questions
Kia Optima throttle body (2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Optima throttle body (2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit))?
Based on 59 priced salvage-yard listings across 3 model years, a used Kia Optima throttle body in the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) variant lists between $25 and $161, with a median asking price of $50.
Which Kia Optima years use the 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) throttle body?
The 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) variant appears in model years 2016, 2017, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 2.4L, VIN 3 (8th digit) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $50, Grade B has a median of $78. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.