Trim-specific price guide

Volkswagen Atlas Engine — 3.6L (VIN R, 5th digit) prices

Pricing for the 3.6L (VIN R, 5th digit) variant of the Volkswagen Atlas engine, aggregated from 217 salvage yard listings across 6 model years.

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Last updatedOct 15, 2026

2018 Volkswagen Atlas · 3.6L (VIN R, 5th digit)

$1,725

median asking price

9 priced listings · $1,495–$3,000

Price summary

A used Volkswagen Atlas engine (3.6L (VIN R, 5th digit)) costs $1,025 to $3,019, with a median asking price of $1,800. Based on 217 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$1,995

Grade B (good)$1,900

Volkswagen Atlas engine — 3.6L (VIN R, 5th digit) price snapshot

USD

Low: $1,025
Average: $1,930
High: $3,019

217 priced listings across 6 model years· How we price·

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,225–$3,019121 listings

Grade BStandard used$1,025–$2,40083 listings

Grade XUngraded$1,500–$3,00013 listings

Grade	Price range	Listings
Grade AClean / low wear	$1,225–$3,019	121
Grade BStandard used	$1,025–$2,400	83
Grade XUngraded	$1,500–$3,000	13

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Grade A$1,995

Grade B$1,900

Ungraded$1,650

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,025–$3,019 overall range

Trim-specific context

How is the 3.6L (VIN R, 5th digit) priced differently?

This pricing covers the 3.6L (VIN R, 5th digit) variant of the Volkswagen Atlas engine, based on 217 priced listings across 6 model years (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023). Its $1,800 median is 10% below the Volkswagen Atlas engine overall median of $2,000.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

Price by model year

What does a 3.6L (VIN R, 5th digit) cost by year?

20189 listings$1,725$1,495 – $3,000 201950 listings$1,779$1,025 – $3,019 202039 listings$1,800$1,383 – $2,900 202139 listings$1,900$1,400 – $2,900 202241 listings$1,753$1,225 – $3,000 202339 listings$1,900$1,250 – $2,900

Other trims

Other Volkswagen Atlas engine variants

Full Atlas guide

2.0L (VIN P, 5th digit)

6 yrs$2,000$1,260 – $4,000

Common questions

Volkswagen Atlas engine (3.6L (VIN R, 5th digit)) FAQ

How much is a used Volkswagen Atlas engine (3.6L (VIN R, 5th digit))?

Based on 217 priced salvage-yard listings across 6 model years, a used Volkswagen Atlas engine in the 3.6L (VIN R, 5th digit) variant lists between $1,025 and $3,019, with a median asking price of $1,800.

Which Volkswagen Atlas years use the 3.6L (VIN R, 5th digit) engine?

The 3.6L (VIN R, 5th digit) variant appears in model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Prices and availability differ by year.

Is there a price difference between 3.6L (VIN R, 5th digit) condition grades?

Yes. Grade A has a median of $1,995, Grade B has a median of $1,900. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.