Volkswagen Jetta alternator price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $103
- High
- $385
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta alternator ?
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta alternator cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Jetta alternator costs $25 to $385, with a median asking price of $76. Based on 480 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2006–2024 (19 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$80
Grade B (good)$75
Grade C (fair)$60
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$32–$385359 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$15830 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$656 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$15385 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $32–$385 | 359 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$158 | 30 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$65 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$153 | 85 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$80
Grade B$75
Grade C$60
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$385 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta alternator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $76
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $170–$450
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for alternator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full alternator replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta alternator cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta alternator cost?
Based on 480 listings, a used alternator for the Volkswagen Jetta runs $76 at the median, ranging $25–$385. That figure comes from 480 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 33% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $80.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (4.0L, 1GRFE engine, 6 cylinder), 100 amp, lists at a $75 median, while (4.0L, 1GRFE engine, 6 cylinder), 130 amp commands $85, a 13% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2017 tops the table at $85. Parts from 2006–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 12 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 40% below the Ford F150 ($126), 39% below the Ram 1500 ($125), and 60% below the Jeep Wrangler ($190) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used alternator: what to check
- Ask for the amperage rating. The same vehicle can ship with multiple outputs.
- Bench-tested units are worth a small premium; ask for the test result.
- Check pulley type (solid vs clutched) matches your old unit.
- Low-mileage donors matter less here than test results. Brushes wear by hours, not miles.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Volkswagen Jetta parts are priced?
01wide ±217%
Engine
$1,500median
$250$6,765
02wide ±382%
Transmission
$1,000median
$148$7,790
03wide ±82%
Front Bumper
$339median
$17$570
04wide ±147%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$49$785
05wide ±81%
Hood
$381median
$125$746
06wide ±7433%
Fender
$169median
$50$25,175
07wide ±1234%
Headlight Assembly
$467median
$50$11,573
08wide ±136%
Tail Light
$105median
$20$305
09wide ±205%
Starter
$85median
$27$375
10wide ±81%
Radiator
$170median
$50$326
11wide ±67%
AC Compressor
$191median
$50$307
12
Transfer Case
Price data updating
13wide ±180%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$25$385
14spread ±24%
Strut
$190median
$100$190
15wide ±140%
Steering Rack
$175median
$50$540
16wide ±283%
Grille
$161median
$13$925
17wide ±6730%
Side Mirror
$214median
$20$28,825
18wide ±136%
Turbocharger
$350median
$50$1,000
19wide ±1084%
AC Condenser
$113median
$50$2,500
20wide ±186%
Wheels
$139median
$50$568
21wide ±182%
Fuel Pump
$97median
$40$394
22wide ±132%
Water Pump
$69median
$30$212
23
Power Steering Pump
Price data updating
24wide ±137%
ABS Module
$106median
$40$330
25tight ±17%
Differential
$420median
$350$492
26wide ±161%
Engine Computer
$126median
$15$420
27wide ±171%
Throttle Body
$75median
$25$282
28wide ±187%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$300
29
Drive Shaft
Price data updating
30wide ±113%
Tailgate
$401median
$50$960
31wide ±215%
Intake Manifold
$100median
$41$471
32wide ±107%
Control Arm
$100median
$35$249
33wide ±151%
Blower Motor
$100median
$30$331
34wide ±88%
Exhaust Manifold
$376median
$60$725
35wide ±190%
Transmission Control Module
$100median
$25$405
36wide ±141%
Steering Column
$217median
$30$643
37wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$153median
$50$355
38wide ±200%
Window Regulator
$75median
$30$330
39
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±75%
Torque Converter
$150median
$75$300
41wide ±80%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$45$324
42wide ±182%
Ignition Switch
$66median
$35$275
43wide ±480%
Car Radio
$141median
$25$1,380
44wide ±204%
Heater Core
$91median
$50$422
45wide ±113%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$257
46wide ±87%
Sunroof
$475median
$150$974
47wide ±152%
Master Cylinder
$65median
$25$222
48wide ±156%
Fog Light
$120median
$30$405
49wide ±146%
Center Console
$105median
$40$346
50wide ±5749%
Air Bag
$255median
$40$29,360
51wide ±77%
Door Assembly
$695median
$115$1,181
52wide ±78%
Quarter Panel
$400median
$200$822
53wide ±166%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$500median
$35$1,699
54wide ±111%
Front Seat
$175median
$40$430
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Jetta alternator prices
Alternatorcompare
FordF150vsVolkswagenJetta
F150$126
Jetta$76
$50 diff4,510 listings
AlternatorcompareRam1500vsVolkswagenJetta
1500$125
Jetta$76
$49 diff3,592 listings
AlternatorcompareJeepWranglervsVolkswagenJetta
Wrangler$190
Jetta$76
$114 diff2,926 listings
AlternatorcompareChevySilverado1500vsVolkswagenJetta
1500$124
Jetta$76
$48 diff2,815 listings
AlternatorcompareFordExplorervsVolkswagenJetta
Explorer$119
Jetta$76
$43 diff2,792 listings
AlternatorcompareFordMustangvsVolkswagenJetta
Mustang$133
Jetta$76
$57 diff2,770 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±212%
Acura MDX
$228median
$50$1,016
Acurawide ±172%
Acura RDX
$115median
$35$430
BMWwide ±338%
BMW X3
$127median
$35$894
BMWwide ±145%
BMW X5
$126median
$35$400
Chevywide ±12024%
Chevy Colorado
$135median
$35$32,500
Chevywide ±177%
Chevy Equinox
$81median
$35$321
Chevywide ±738%
Chevy Malibu
$100median
$25$1,500
Chevywide ±341%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$124median
$30$875
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Suburban
$100median
$40$316
Chevywide ±134%
Chevy Tahoe
$162median
$40$474
Chevywide ±202%
Chevy Traverse
$94median
$20$400
Volkswagenwide ±100%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$131median
$50$312
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta alternator FAQ
How much is a used alternator for a Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 480 priced salvage yard listings, a used Volkswagen Jetta alternator lists between $25 and $385, with a median asking price of $76.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta alternator?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta alternator replacement typically runs $170–$450 all-in: the median used alternator for this model lists at $76, and independent-shop labor for alternator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Volkswagen Jetta alternator?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Volkswagen Jetta model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2019, 2017, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Jetta alternator years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Volkswagen Jetta alternator listings appear across model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 19 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.