Volkswagen Jetta engine price snapshot
- Low
- $250
- Average
- $1,587
- High
- $6,765
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta engine ?
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta engine cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Jetta engine costs $250 to $6,765, with a median asking price of $1,500. Based on 717 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2024 (14 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$1,750
Grade B (good)$778
Grade C (fair)$954
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$250–$6,765514 listings
Grade BStandard used$300–$2,38877 listings
Grade CVisible wear$485–$2,2307 listings
Grade XUngraded$335–$4,000119 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $250–$6,765 | 514 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $300–$2,388 | 77 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $485–$2,230 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $335–$4,000 | 119 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$1,750
Grade B$778
Grade C$954
Ungraded$750
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $250–$6,765 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta engine replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,500
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $950–$3,000
- 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $2,450–$4,500
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta engine cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta engine cost?
Based on 717 listings, a used engine for the Volkswagen Jetta runs $1,500 at the median, ranging $250–$6,765. That figure comes from 717 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 83% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $1,750.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (1.5L, VIN M, 5th digit, engine ID DNKA), AT, lists at a $1,740 median, while (1.5L, VIN M, 5th digit, engine ID DNKA), MT commands $1,840, a 6% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $643, while 2022 tops the table at $1,795. Parts from 2019–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 40% below the Hyundai Elantra ($2,494), 62% above the Honda Civic ($928), and 40% below the Toyota RAV4 ($2,500) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine: what to check
- Ask for a compression or leak-down test result. Reputable yards test engines before sale.
- Under 100K miles is the sweet spot for a used engine; insist on documented donor mileage.
- Confirm what's included: manifolds, sensors, and accessories vary by yard and change the real price.
- Match the engine code exactly. The same model year can ship with multiple displacements.
- Budget for new gaskets, seals, and fluids on installation; they're cheap insurance on a used engine.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Volkswagen Jetta parts are priced?
01wide ±382%
Transmission
$1,000median
$148$7,790
02wide ±82%
Front Bumper
$339median
$17$570
03wide ±147%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$49$785
04wide ±81%
Hood
$381median
$125$746
05wide ±7433%
Fender
$169median
$50$25,175
06wide ±1234%
Headlight Assembly
$467median
$50$11,573
07wide ±136%
Tail Light
$105median
$20$305
08wide ±237%
Alternator
$76median
$25$385
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 engine prices
Enginecompare
HyundaiElantravsVolkswagenJetta
Elantra$2,494
Jetta$1,500
$994 diff4,892 listings
EnginecompareHondaCivicvsVolkswagenJetta
Civic$928
Jetta$1,500
$572 diff3,702 listings
EnginecompareToyotaRAV4vsVolkswagenJetta
RAV4$2,500
Jetta$1,500
$1,000 diff3,322 listings
EnginecompareHyundaiSonatavsVolkswagenJetta
Sonata$2,458
Jetta$1,500
$958 diff3,186 listings
EnginecompareRam1500vsVolkswagenJetta
1500$3,532
Jetta$1,500
$2,032 diff2,955 listings
EnginecompareMercedesCClassvsVolkswagenJetta
Class$6,122
Jetta$1,500
$4,622 diff2,875 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±216%
Acura MDX
$1,920median
$275$8,587
Acurawide ±134%
Acura RDX
$2,156median
$50$5,812
BMWwide ±175%
BMW X3
$3,550median
$250$12,644
BMWwide ±164%
BMW X5
$7,000median
$75$23,000
Chevywide ±568%
Chevy Colorado
$2,514median
$250$28,825
Chevywide ±173%
Chevy Equinox
$1,400median
$200$5,031
Chevywide ±99%
Chevy Malibu
$1,289median
$450$3,000
Chevywide ±335%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$4,230median
$500$28,825
Chevywide ±92%
Chevy Suburban
$4,000median
$162$7,535
Chevywide ±133%
Chevy Tahoe
$4,993median
$60$13,300
Chevywide ±142%
Chevy Traverse
$876median
$115$2,600
Volkswagenwide ±81%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$1,943median
$650$3,800
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta engine FAQ
How much is a used engine for a Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 717 priced salvage yard listings, a used Volkswagen Jetta engine lists between $250 and $6,765, with a median asking price of $1,500.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta engine?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta engine replacement typically runs $2,450–$4,500 all-in: the median used engine for this model lists at $1,500, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Volkswagen Jetta engine?
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 2022, 2021, 2018, 2017, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Jetta engine years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Volkswagen Jetta engine listings appear across model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 14 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 motor?
A motor is another name for a engine. The Volkswagen Jetta engine prices on this page apply — median $1,500, from 717 salvage yard listings.