Volkswagen Jetta control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $105
- High
- $249
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta control arm ?
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta control arm cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Jetta control arm costs $35 to $249, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 248 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$41–$249156 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$24934 listings
Grade CVisible wear$47–$508 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$17550 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $41–$249 | 156 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$249 | 34 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $47–$50 | 8 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$175 | 50 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$100
Grade C$50
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$249 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$550
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta control arm cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta control arm cost?
Expect to pay $35–$249 for a used Volkswagen Jetta control arm; the median listing asks $100. That figure comes from 248 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 100% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $100.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2020 tops the table at $125. Parts from 2011–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 45% below the Toyota 4Runner ($183), 25% above the Ford Mustang ($80), and level with the Mercedes E Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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$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
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$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
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Alternator
$76median
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$85median
$27$375
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Radiator
$170median
$50$326
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AC Compressor
$191median
$50$307
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Transfer Case
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Axle Shaft
$100median
$25$385
15spread ±24%
Strut
$190median
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Steering Rack
$175median
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Grille
$161median
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Side Mirror
$214median
$20$28,825
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Turbocharger
$350median
$50$1,000
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AC Condenser
$113median
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Wheels
$139median
$50$568
22wide ±182%
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$97median
$40$394
23wide ±132%
Water Pump
$69median
$30$212
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Power Steering Pump
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ABS Module
$106median
$40$330
26tight ±17%
Differential
$420median
$350$492
27wide ±161%
Engine Computer
$126median
$15$420
28wide ±171%
Throttle Body
$75median
$25$282
29wide ±187%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$300
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Drive Shaft
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31wide ±113%
Tailgate
$401median
$50$960
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Intake Manifold
$100median
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Blower Motor
$100median
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Exhaust Manifold
$376median
$60$725
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Transmission Control Module
$100median
$25$405
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Steering Column
$217median
$30$643
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Fuel Tank
$153median
$50$355
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Window Regulator
$75median
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Instrument Cluster
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40wide ±75%
Torque Converter
$150median
$75$300
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Steering Wheel
$174median
$45$324
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Ignition Switch
$66median
$35$275
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Car Radio
$141median
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Heater Core
$91median
$50$422
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Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$257
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Sunroof
$475median
$150$974
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Master Cylinder
$65median
$25$222
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Fog Light
$120median
$30$405
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Center Console
$105median
$40$346
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Air Bag
$255median
$40$29,360
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Door Assembly
$695median
$115$1,181
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Quarter Panel
$400median
$200$822
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Rear Bumper Assembly
$500median
$35$1,699
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Front Seat
$175median
$40$430
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Jetta control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsVolkswagenJetta
4Runner$183
Jetta$100
$83 diff7,068 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsVolkswagenJetta
Mustang$80
Jetta$100
$20 diff5,510 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsVolkswagenJetta
Class$100
Jetta$100
$0 diff5,096 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsVolkswagenJetta
Charger$75
Jetta$100
$25 diff4,837 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsVolkswagenJetta
Class$125
Jetta$100
$25 diff3,627 listings
Control ArmcompareFordExplorervsVolkswagenJetta
Explorer$125
Jetta$100
$25 diff3,338 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±164%
Acura MDX
$135median
$45$487
Acurawide ±86%
Acura RDX
$163median
$75$355
BMWwide ±288%
BMW X3
$100median
$35$611
BMWwide ±134%
BMW X5
$184median
$40$532
Chevywide ±126%
Chevy Colorado
$134median
$35$372
Chevywide ±186%
Chevy Equinox
$140median
$40$561
Chevywide ±184%
Chevy Malibu
$80median
$28$322
Chevywide ±92%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$145median
$40$307
Chevywide ±103%
Chevy Suburban
$150median
$65$375
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Chevy Tahoe
$126median
$40$404
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Chevy Traverse
$165median
$45$401
Volkswagenwide ±134%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$100median
$30$298
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 248 priced salvage yard listings, a used Volkswagen Jetta control arm lists between $35 and $249, with a median asking price of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta control arm?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta control arm replacement typically runs $195–$550 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Volkswagen Jetta control arm?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. 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 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Jetta control arm years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Volkswagen Jetta control arm listings appear across model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 15 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.
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta lower control arm?
A lower control arm is another name for a control arm. The Volkswagen Jetta control arm prices on this page apply — median $100, from 248 salvage yard listings.