Subaru Forester throttle body price snapshot
- Low
- $29
- Average
- $103
- High
- $288
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Forester throttle body?
Asking prices from 185 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester throttle body costs $29 to $288, with a median asking price of $86. Based on 687 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2025 (16 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$91
Grade B (good)$130
Grade C (fair)$45
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$288551 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$22262 listings
Grade CVisible wear$29–$12024 listings
Grade XUngraded$39–$12550 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$288 | 551 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$222 | 62 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $29–$120 | 24 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $39–$125 | 50 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$91
Grade B$130
Grade C$45
Ungraded$70
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $29–$288 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Forester throttle body is listed
We found priced Subaru Forester throttle body listings at 185 salvage yards across 32 states. Florida supplies the most, with 208 listings (25% of the total) from 31 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $75, while Georgia yards ask $163, 117% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 31 | $96+12% |
| Arizona | 78 | 15 | $75-13% |
| Nevada | 68 | 2 | $77-10% |
| California | 62 | 22 | $75-13% |
| Indiana | 57 | 6 | $80-7% |
| Wisconsin | 56 | 7 | $91+6% |
| Texas | 52 | 21 | $83-3% |
| Georgia | 44 | 6 | $163+90% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $86 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Forester throttle body replacement cost?
- Used part
- $86
- Subaru Forester median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$225
- 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $135–$310
- 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 Subaru Forester throttle body cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 7 years$96$35 – $237202450 listingsFits 7 years$91$35 – $2372023200 listingsFits 11 years$61$29 – $271202250 listingsFits 7 years$90$35 – $237202150 listingsFits 7 years$136$39 – $232202050 listingsFits 7 years$84$30 – $101201950 listingsFits 7 years$136$39 – $2322018100 listingsFits 11 years$85$35 – $2262017100 listingsFits 11 years$77$35 – $2882016100 listingsFits 11 years$77$35 – $2882015100 listingsFits 9 years$110$40 – $272
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Forester throttle body cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Forester throttle body are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 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 102% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $91.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $61, while 2019 tops the table at $136. Parts from 2010–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Forester sits 28% below the Mercedes S Class ($120), 14% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($100), and 5% 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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What other Subaru Forester parts are priced?
01wide ±158%
Side Mirror
$186median
$40$626
02wide ±197%
Wheels
$136median
$35$570
03wide ±114%
Tail Light
$215median
$40$530
04wide ±120%
Headlight Assembly
$625median
$105$1,600
05wide ±102%
Axle Shaft
$137median
$50$329
06wide ±158%
Grille
$193median
$45$656
07wide ±108%
Fender
$290median
$90$718
08wide ±160%
Engine
$1,643median
$430$5,699
09wide ±154%
Strut
$111median
$30$372
10wide ±132%
Rear Bumper
$220median
$64$645
11wide ±166%
Transmission
$1,250median
$250$4,394
12wide ±148%
Starter
$100median
$25$321
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Forester throttle body prices
Throttle Bodycompare
MercedesSClassvsSubaruForester
Class$120
Forester$86
$34 diff3,394 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesGLEClassvsSubaruForester
Class$100
Forester$86
$14 diff3,086 listings
Throttle BodycompareFordF250vsSubaruForester
F250$129
Forester$86
$43 diff2,015 listings
Throttle BodycompareChevyCamarovsSubaruForester
Camaro$80
Forester$86
$6 diff1,953 listings
Throttle BodycompareMiniCoopervsSubaruForester
Cooper$107
Forester$86
$21 diff1,840 listings
Throttle BodycompareGMCYukonvsSubaruForester
Yukon$82
Forester$86
$4 diff1,839 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
Audiwide ±200%
Audi A6
$100median
$20$420
Subaruwide ±118%
Subaru Ascent
$106median
$30$280
Subaruwide ±158%
Subaru Crosstrek
$78median
$25$272
Subaruwide ±123%
Subaru Impreza
$66median
$25$187
Subaruwide ±177%
Subaru Outback
$71median
$20$272
Subaruwide ±142%
Subaru WRX
$115median
$40$367
Common questions
Subaru Forester throttle body FAQ
How much is a used throttle body for a Subaru Forester?
The median asking price is $86 across 687 priced listings from 185 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $91. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $61.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Forester throttle body?
Using a used part, a Subaru Forester throttle body replacement typically runs $135–$310 all-in: the median used throttle body for this model lists at $86, 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 Subaru Forester model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 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 Subaru Forester throttle body years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Forester throttle body fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.