Used Audi A6 exhaust manifold from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Audi A6 exhaust manifold?

Asking prices from 71 salvage yards in 25 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 6, 2026
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Audi A6 · all years & variants

$100

median asking price

280 priced listings · $39–$390

Part overview

About the Audi A6 exhaust manifold

What the exhaust manifold does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used exhaust manifold price guide →

Price summary

A used Audi A6 exhaust manifold costs $39 to $390, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 280 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2022 (10 model years), updated Oct 6, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$111
Grade B (good)$75
Grade C (fair)$99

Audi A6 exhaust manifold price snapshot

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Low
$39
Average
$126
High
$390
379 listings observed · 280 priced23d ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$39–$390220 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$15016 listings
Grade CVisible wear$99–$991 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$26943 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $39–$390 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Audi A6 exhaust manifold is listed

We found priced Audi A6 exhaust manifold listings at 71 salvage yards across 25 states. California supplies the most, with 72 listings (26% of the total) from 6 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $65, while New York yards ask $190, 192% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California726$65-35%
North Carolina186$125+25%
Texas176$85-15%
New Jersey166$182+82%
Tennessee152$186+86%
Ohio143$161+61%
Florida135$150+50%
New York126$190+90%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Audi A6 exhaust manifold replacement cost?

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Used part
$100
Audi A6 median asking price
Labor
$190–$750
2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$290–$850
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for exhaust manifold replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include new manifold gaskets and hardware; rusted bolts may require extraction. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full exhaust manifold replacement cost breakdown

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2018)

Other years2022201720162015
3.0L, VIN 2 (5th digit), LH30 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$111$47 – $269
3.0L, VIN 2 (5th digit), RH29 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$75$39 – $269

3.0L, VIN 3 (5th digit), RH

1 listingsInterchange 2017–2018$390$390 – $390

Model-year comparison

What does a Audi A6 exhaust manifold cost by year?

20222 listingsNo priced listings yet201881 listingsFits 5 years$111$39 – $390201781 listingsFits 5 years$111$39 – $390201683 listingsFits 5 years$125$39 – $2692015132 listingsFits 7 years$100$50 – $300
$90$100$111$121$1312015201620172018
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Audi A6 exhaust manifold cost?

Asking prices for a used Audi A6 exhaust manifold are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 12% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $111.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 3.0L, VIN 2 (5th digit), RH, lists at a $75 median, while 3.0L, VIN 3 (5th digit), RH commands $390, a 420% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2016 tops the table at $125. Parts from 2010–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Audi A6 sits 41% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($71), 33% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($75), and 20% below the Ram 3500 ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used exhaust manifold: what to check

  1. Inspect runner webbing for thermal cracks: Check between cylinder port runners for stress cracks caused by extreme engine heat cycles.
  2. Check cylinder head flange flatness: Lay a straightedge across the mounting flange to check for warping that will cause persistent exhaust gas leaks.
  3. Verify catalytic converter substrate condition: Look inside integrated converter manifolds to confirm the ceramic honeycomb catalyst is intact and un-melted.
  4. Check oxygen sensor port thread condition: Ensure oxygen sensor threads are clean and not cross-threaded or stripped out by previous sensor removal.
  5. Install new exhaust studs and steel gaskets: Replace rusted cylinder head studs, brass nuts, and multi-layer steel gaskets to guarantee a leak-free seal.

Availability

280

priced listings tracked: high availability, so expect room to negotiate.

Low$39
Median$100
High$390
Variants3
Years4
Compatible yrs9

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$146median
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Price comparisons

Compare Audi A6 exhaust manifold prices

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GMCSierra1500vsAudiA6
1500$71
A6$100
$29 diff2,461 listings
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ChevySilverado1500vsAudiA6
1500$75
A6$100
$25 diff2,414 listings
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Ram3500vsAudiA6
3500$125
A6$100
$25 diff2,403 listings
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FordF150vsAudiA6
F150$75
A6$100
$25 diff2,292 listings
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DodgeChallengervsAudiA6
Challenger$144
A6$100
$44 diff1,895 listings
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Ram1500vsAudiA6
1500$100
A6$100
$0 diff1,765 listings

Compare fitments

What do similar vehicles charge for this part?

Acurawide ±79%

Acura ILX

$350median
$100$650
13d ago24 listings
Acuratight ±10%

Acura Integra

$999median
$800$999
17d ago6 listings
Acuraspread ±32%

Acura MDX

$325median
$240$450
1mo ago65 listings
Acuraspread ±41%

Acura RDX

$240median
$150$349
1mo ago101 listings
Acurawide ±125%

Acura TLX

$200median
$100$599
7d ago46 listings
Auditight ±15%

Audi A4

$650median
$450$650
12d ago8 listings
Audiwide ±134%

Audi Q3

$336median
$70$969
14d ago554 listings
Audiwide ±189%

Audi Q5

$122median
$40$500
14d ago222 listings
Audiwide ±176%

Audi Q7

$131median
$40$500
13d ago249 listings
BMWtight ±6%

BMW X1

$256median
$235$268
12d ago14 listings
BMWwide ±147%

BMW X3

$275median
$225$1,035
8d ago19 listings
BMWwide ±136%

BMW X5

$162median
$40$481
1mo ago436 listings

Common questions

Audi A6 exhaust manifold FAQ

How much is a used exhaust manifold for a Audi A6?

The median asking price is $100 across 280 priced listings from 71 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $111. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.

How much does it cost to replace a Audi A6 exhaust manifold?

Using a used part, a Audi A6 exhaust manifold replacement typically runs $290–$850 all-in: the median used exhaust manifold for this model lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for exhaust manifold replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include new manifold gaskets and hardware; rusted bolts may require extraction. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Audi A6 model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2022, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Audi A6 exhaust manifold years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Audi A6 exhaust manifold fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Audi A6 Exhaust Manifold Cost — From $39 to $390