Year & trim-specific price guide

Used 2018 Volkswagen Passat Engine — 3.6L, (VIN M, 5th digit), (engine ID CDVB) prices

Trim-specific pricing for the 3.6L, (VIN M, 5th digit), (engine ID CDVB) variant of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine, built from 16 real salvage yard listings with condition grade detail.

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Last updatedOct 14, 2026

2018 Volkswagen Passat · 3.6L, (VIN M, 5th digit), (engine ID CDVB)

$2,499

median asking price

16 priced listings · $1,000–$3,562

Price summary

A used 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine (3.6L, (VIN M, 5th digit), (engine ID CDVB)) costs $1,000 to $3,562, with a median asking price of $2,499. Based on 16 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$2,600

2018 Volkswagen Passat engine — 3.6L, (VIN M, 5th digit), (engine ID CDVB) price snapshot

USD

Low: $1,000
Average: $2,368
High: $3,562

16 priced listings used · last updated Oct 14, 2026· How we price·

Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,595–$3,56214 listings

Grade XUngraded$1,000–$1,7002 listings

Grade	Price range	Relative range	Listings
Grade AClean / low wear	$1,595–$3,562		14
Grade XUngraded	$1,000–$1,700		2

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Grade A$2,600

Ungraded$1,700

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,000–$3,562 overall range

Trim-specific context

How does the 3.6L, (VIN M, 5th digit), (engine ID CDVB) compare?

This pricing covers the 3.6L, (VIN M, 5th digit), (engine ID CDVB) variant of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine, based on 16 priced listings. Its $2,499 median is 47% above the 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine overall median of $1,700.

There are 2 other engine variants available for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat.

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

Same trim, other years

3.6L, (VIN M, 5th digit), (engine ID CDVB) in other model years

All years

201732 listings$2,499$1,000 – $3,562 201618 listings$2,649$1,000 – $3,584

Same year, other trims

What other 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine variants are available?

2.0L, VIN A (5th digit, turbo, gasoline), (engine ID DDSA)

25 listings$1,225$840 – $3,500

2.0L, VIN D (5th digit, turbo, gasoline), (engine ID DDSA)

8 listings$2,100$1,000 – $3,500

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2018 Volkswagen Passat engine — all trims

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Common questions

2018 Volkswagen Passat engine (3.6L, (VIN M, 5th digit), (engine ID CDVB)) FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine (3.6L, (VIN M, 5th digit), (engine ID CDVB))?

Based on 16 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Volkswagen Passat engine in the 3.6L, (VIN M, 5th digit), (engine ID CDVB) variant lists between $1,000 and $3,562, with a median asking price of $2,499.

Which years use the 3.6L, (VIN M, 5th digit), (engine ID CDVB) engine?

The 3.6L, (VIN M, 5th digit), (engine ID CDVB) variant appears in model years 2016, 2017, 2018. Prices and availability may differ by year.