Mercedes GLA Class throttle body price snapshot
- Low
- $24
- Average
- $112
- High
- $276
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes GLA Class throttle body?
Asking prices from 127 salvage yards in 17 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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Part overview
About the Mercedes GLA Class 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 Mercedes GLA Class throttle body costs $24 to $276, with a median asking price of $81. Based on 740 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2023 (12 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$90
Grade B (good)$96
Grade C (fair)$50
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$24–$276626 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$16625 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$508 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$25081 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $24–$276 | 626 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$166 | 25 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$50 | 8 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$250 | 81 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$90
Grade B$96
Grade C$50
Ungraded$70
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $24–$276 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes GLA Class throttle body is listed
We found priced Mercedes GLA Class throttle body listings at 127 salvage yards across 17 states. Indiana supplies the most, with 163 listings (22% of the total) from 9 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $65, while Michigan yards ask $175, 169% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 163 | 9 | $121+49% |
| Texas | 128 | 24 | $73-10% |
| Florida | 127 | 14 | $71-12% |
| Michigan | 105 | 16 | $175+116% |
| Illinois | 75 | 13 | $65-20% |
| California | 61 | 16 | $75-7% |
| Wisconsin | 30 | 8 | $66-19% |
| Missouri | 17 | 5 | $146+80% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $81 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes GLA Class throttle body replacement cost?
- Used part
- $81
- Mercedes GLA Class median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$225
- 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $130–$305
- 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 Mercedes GLA Class throttle body cost by year?
202355 listingsFits 12 years$81$45 – $2682022112 listingsFits 12 years$96$51 – $2262021149 listingsFits 12 years$146$45 – $276202050 listingsFits 7 years$71$24 – $1102019100 listingsFits 10 years$100$25 – $2682018100 listingsFits 10 years$100$25 – $2682017100 listingsFits 11 years$70$40 – $1902016100 listingsFits 10 years$75$25 – $2502015100 listingsFits 10 years$71$24 – $271
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes GLA Class throttle body cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes GLA Class throttle body are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten 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 80% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $90.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 247 Type, GLA250, lists at a $80 median, while 247 Type, GLA35 commands $166, a 108% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $70, while 2021 tops the table at $146. Parts from 2012–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes GLA Class sits 32% below the Mercedes S Class ($120), 19% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($100), and 11% 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.
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02wide ±282%
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$149median
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03wide ±239%
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$140median
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04wide ±287%
Brake Caliper
$175median
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05wide ±193%
Side Mirror
$264median
$75$1,095
06wide ±285%
Axle Shaft
$124median
$30$737
07wide ±289%
Steering Wheel
$264median
$50$1,578
08wide ±213%
Wheels
$267median
$50$1,190
09wide ±128%
Tail Light
$197median
$50$555
10wide ±121%
Front Seat
$259median
$95$723
11wide ±146%
Center Console
$134median
$50$441
12wide ±121%
Headlight Assembly
$674median
$150$1,779
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes GLA Class throttle body prices
Throttle Bodycompare
MercedesSClassvsMercedesGLAClass
Class$120
Class$81
$39 diff3,447 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesGLEClassvsMercedesGLAClass
Class$100
Class$81
$19 diff3,139 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesEClassvsMercedesGLAClass
Class$91
Class$81
$10 diff2,719 listings
Throttle BodycompareHyundaiSonatavsMercedesGLAClass
Sonata$80
Class$81
$1 diff2,461 listings
Throttle BodycompareChevySilverado1500vsMercedesGLAClass
1500$80
Class$81
$1 diff2,322 listings
Throttle BodycompareGMCSierra1500vsMercedesGLAClass
1500$77
Class$81
$4 diff2,299 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
Mercedeswide ±201%
Mercedes C Class
$85median
$25$366
Mercedeswide ±220%
Mercedes E Class
$91median
$25$425
Mercedeswide ±156%
Mercedes GLC Class
$71median
$40$261
Mercedeswide ±265%
Mercedes GLE Class
$100median
$30$560
Mercedeswide ±189%
Mercedes S Class
$120median
$39$493
Mercedeswide ±159%
Mercedes Sprinter
$100median
$20$337
Common questions
Mercedes GLA Class throttle body FAQ
How much is a used throttle body for a Mercedes GLA Class?
The median asking price is $81 across 740 priced listings from 127 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $90. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $70.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes GLA Class throttle body?
Using a used part, a Mercedes GLA Class throttle body replacement typically runs $130–$305 all-in: the median used throttle body for this model lists at $81, 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 Mercedes GLA Class model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Mercedes GLA Class throttle body years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes GLA Class throttle body fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.