Volkswagen Golf exhaust manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $315
- High
- $1,027
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Golf exhaust manifold?
Asking prices from 157 salvage yards in 33 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Volkswagen Golf exhaust manifold
What the exhaust manifold does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used exhaust manifold price guide →
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Golf exhaust manifold costs $45 to $1,027, with a median asking price of $250. Based on 582 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2024 (9 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$250
Grade B (good)$210
Grade C (fair)$300
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$60–$1,027432 listings
Grade BStandard used$101–$71299 listings
Grade CVisible wear$100–$3008 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$62543 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $60–$1,027 | 432 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $101–$712 | 99 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $100–$300 | 8 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$625 | 43 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$250
Grade B$210
Grade C$300
Ungraded$300
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$1,027 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Golf exhaust manifold is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Golf exhaust manifold listings at 157 salvage yards across 33 states. Florida supplies the most, with 153 listings (26% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in Utah ask a median $161, while North Carolina yards ask $372, 131% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 153 | 19 | $211-16% |
| California | 107 | 32 | $213-15% |
| Illinois | 39 | 10 | $174-30% |
| Arizona | 35 | 8 | $275+10% |
| Utah | 34 | 5 | $161-36% |
| North Carolina | 33 | 13 | $372+49% |
| Indiana | 23 | 6 | $262+5% |
| Georgia | 22 | 5 | $329+32% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $250 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Golf exhaust manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $250
- Volkswagen Golf median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $440–$1,000
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Golf exhaust manifold cost by year?
20244 listingsFits 2 years$850$491 – $95020234 listingsFits 2 years$850$466 – $95020224 listingsFits 3 years$850$491 – $950202150 listingsFits 3 years$179$75 – $530202050 listingsFits 3 years$151$128 – $7602019103 listingsFits 7 years$300$60 – $940201832 listingsFits 4 years$500$116 – $1,027201773 listingsFits 5 years$275$75 – $8952016217 listingsFits 4 years$316$45 – $1,0002015117 listingsFits 4 years$166$75 – $700
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Golf exhaust manifold cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Golf 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.8L, lists at a $196 median, while 2.0L commands $605, a 209% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $151, while 2022 tops the table at $850. Parts from 2019–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Golf sits 252% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($71), 233% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($75), and 100% above 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
- Inspect runner webbing for thermal cracks: Check between cylinder port runners for stress cracks caused by extreme engine heat cycles.
- Check cylinder head flange flatness: Lay a straightedge across the mounting flange to check for warping that will cause persistent exhaust gas leaks.
- Verify catalytic converter substrate condition: Look inside integrated converter manifolds to confirm the ceramic honeycomb catalyst is intact and un-melted.
- Check oxygen sensor port thread condition: Ensure oxygen sensor threads are clean and not cross-threaded or stripped out by previous sensor removal.
- 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.
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What other Volkswagen Golf parts are priced?
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$175median
$59$500
02wide ±162%
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$135median
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03wide ±248%
Axle Shaft
$116median
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04wide ±279%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$439
05wide ±285%
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$134median
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06wide ±177%
Tail Light
$110median
$30$420
07wide ±287%
Transmission
$920median
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Quarter Panel
$421median
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09wide ±219%
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$151median
$35$697
10wide ±209%
Center Console
$120median
$35$537
11wide ±226%
Control Arm
$80median
$30$392
12wide ±127%
Side Mirror
$250median
$50$686
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Golf exhaust manifold prices
Exhaust Manifoldcompare
GMCSierra1500vsVolkswagenGolf
1500$71
Golf$250
$179 diff2,763 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareChevySilverado1500vsVolkswagenGolf
1500$75
Golf$250
$175 diff2,716 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareRam3500vsVolkswagenGolf
3500$125
Golf$250
$125 diff2,705 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareFordF150vsVolkswagenGolf
F150$75
Golf$250
$175 diff2,594 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareDodgeChallengervsVolkswagenGolf
Challenger$144
Golf$250
$106 diff2,197 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareRam1500vsVolkswagenGolf
1500$100
Golf$250
$150 diff2,067 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±79%
Acura ILX
$350median
$100$650
Acuratight ±10%
Acura Integra
$999median
$800$999
Acuraspread ±32%
Acura MDX
$325median
$240$450
Acuraspread ±41%
Acura RDX
$240median
$150$349
Acurawide ±125%
Acura TLX
$200median
$100$599
Auditight ±15%
Audi A4
$650median
$450$650
Audiwide ±176%
Audi A6
$100median
$39$390
Volkswagenwide ±224%
Volkswagen Atlas
$150median
$50$721
Volkswagenwide ±145%
Volkswagen Jetta
$247median
$45$760
Volkswagenwide ±240%
Volkswagen Passat
$163median
$38$820
Volkswagenwide ±115%
Volkswagen Taos
$250median
$150$725
Volkswagenwide ±106%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$266median
$86$650
Common questions
Volkswagen Golf exhaust manifold FAQ
How much is a used exhaust manifold for a Volkswagen Golf?
The median asking price is $250 across 582 priced listings from 157 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $250. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $151.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Golf exhaust manifold?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Golf exhaust manifold replacement typically runs $440–$1,000 all-in: the median used exhaust manifold for this model lists at $250, 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 Volkswagen Golf model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Golf exhaust manifold years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Golf exhaust manifold fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.