Volkswagen Jetta differential price snapshot
- Low
- $400
- Average
- $407
- High
- $420
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta differential?
Asking prices from 4 salvage yards in 2 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Volkswagen Jetta differential
What the differential does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used differential price guide →
Also known asDiffRear DiffRear DifferentialFront DifferentialRear End
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Jetta differential costs $400 to $420, with a median asking price of $400. Based on 6 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (3 model years), updated Sep 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$420
Grade B (good)$400
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$400–$4204 listings
Grade BStandard used$400–$4002 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $400–$420 | 4 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $400–$400 | 2 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$420
Grade B$400
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $400–$420 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta differential replacement cost?
- Used part
- $400
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $590–$1,150
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for differential replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include gear oil and replacement seals. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using only Volkswagen Jetta
1 listings$420$420 – $420Non-Interchange search using Volkswagen Jetta and similar models
1 listings$420$420 – $420Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta differential cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta differential cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Jetta differential sit in a fairly tight band around the $400 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 5% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $420.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $400, while 2025 tops the table at $420. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 85% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,639), 41% above the Jeep Grand Cherokee ($284), and 33% above the Audi Q7 ($300) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used differential: what to check
- Check gear ratio and ring backlash: Rotate the input flange to count ring-and-pinion ratios and check for excessive rotational play or binding between teeth.
- Inspect drain plug for metal debris: Pull the magnetic drain plug to look for heavy steel filings or gear teeth chips that indicate bearing or tooth failure.
- Confirm limited-slip versus open carrier type: Verify whether the unit houses standard open gears, a factory limited-slip clutch pack, or an electronic locker.
- Check input yoke and axle seal surfaces: Inspect seal contact areas for deep grooves, rust scaling, or oil leakage that will require new shaft seals.
- Refill with fresh specified gear lubricant: Install new axle seals and fill with fresh gear oil—adding friction modifier if equipped with limited-slip—before driving.
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$103median
$32$375
02wide ±286%
Air Bag
$137median
$30$813
03wide ±221%
Car Radio
$141median
$34$656
04wide ±279%
Transmission
$850median
$143$4,894
05wide ±127%
Front Seat
$161median
$55$465
06wide ±119%
Side Mirror
$228median
$44$588
07wide ±171%
Axle Shaft
$105median
$25$385
08wide ±190%
Wheels
$142median
$28$568
09wide ±177%
Engine Computer
$131median
$36$500
10wide ±158%
Tail Light
$125median
$25$420
11wide ±209%
Starter
$85median
$25$380
12wide ±152%
Radiator
$138median
$40$460
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Jetta differential prices
Differentialcompare
HyundaiElantravsVolkswagenJetta
Elantra$2,639
Jetta$400
$2,239 diff22 listings
DifferentialcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsVolkswagenJetta
Cherokee$284
Jetta$400
$116 diff16 listings
DifferentialcompareAudiQ7vsVolkswagenJetta
Q7$300
Jetta$400
$100 diff14 listings
DifferentialcompareFordEscapevsVolkswagenJetta
Escape$400
Jetta$400
$0 diff14 listings
DifferentialcompareJeepCompassvsVolkswagenJetta
Compass$408
Jetta$400
$8 diff14 listings
DifferentialcompareNissanRoguevsVolkswagenJetta
Rogue$450
Jetta$400
$50 diff14 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Auditight ±13%
Audi A4
$200median
$200$250
Audiwide ±66%
Audi Q3
$500median
$140$800
Audiwide ±92%
Audi Q7
$300median
$250$800
BMWtight ±17%
BMW M3
$895median
$595$900
Chevytight ±6%
Chevy Cruze
$250median
$250$280
Dodgetight ±15%
Dodge Durango
$169median
$149$199
Fordtight ±6%
Ford Escape
$400median
$380$430
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Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta differential FAQ
How much is a used differential for a Volkswagen Jetta?
The median asking price is $400 across 6 priced listings from 4 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $420. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $400.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta differential?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta differential replacement typically runs $590–$1,150 all-in: the median used differential for this model lists at $400, and independent-shop labor for differential replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include gear oil and replacement seals. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Volkswagen Jetta model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Jetta differential years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Jetta differential fitments across 2015, 2016, 2025. Searching all 3 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.