Volkswagen Jetta exhaust manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $262
- High
- $760
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta exhaust manifold?
Asking prices from 186 salvage yards in 32 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 Jetta 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 Jetta exhaust manifold costs $45 to $760, with a median asking price of $247. Based on 981 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$247
Grade B (good)$247
Grade C (fair)$232
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$760804 listings
Grade BStandard used$51–$47780 listings
Grade CVisible wear$121–$2606 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$50591 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$760 | 804 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $51–$477 | 80 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $121–$260 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$505 | 91 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$247
Grade B$247
Grade C$232
Ungraded$250
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$760 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Jetta exhaust manifold is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Jetta exhaust manifold listings at 186 salvage yards across 32 states. California supplies the most, with 354 listings (36% of the total) from 47 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $149, while Oregon yards ask $373, 150% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 354 | 47 | $250+1% |
| Arizona | 156 | 16 | $247 |
| Texas | 139 | 25 | $228-8% |
| Florida | 53 | 6 | $149-40% |
| Illinois | 45 | 9 | $150-39% |
| Indiana | 45 | 4 | $233-6% |
| Oregon | 44 | 6 | $373+51% |
| Utah | 20 | 3 | $194-21% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $247 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta exhaust manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $247
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $435–$995
- 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 Jetta exhaust manifold cost by year?
202533 listings$475$299 – $725202450 listingsFits 3 years$228$146 – $416202350 listingsFits 3 years$228$146 – $416202250 listingsFits 3 years$330$165 – $546202150 listingsFits 3 years$211$75 – $353202050 listingsFits 3 years$149$128 – $760201950 listingsFits 3 years$211$75 – $353201850 listingsFits 4 years$247$60 – $4372017145 listingsFits 3 years$233$51 – $5822016347 listingsFits 7 years$250$45 – $5992015350 listingsFits 8 years$250$45 – $599
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta exhaust manifold cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Jetta 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 6% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $247.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.8L, engine ID CPKA, lists at a $150 median, while 2.0L, (engine ID CPPA) commands $365, a 143% 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 $149, while 2025 tops the table at $475. 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 Jetta sits 248% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($71), 229% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($75), and 98% 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.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Volkswagen Jetta parts are priced?
01wide ±167%
Transmission Control Module
$103median
$32$375
02wide ±286%
Air Bag
$137median
$30$813
03wide ±221%
Car Radio
$141median
$34$656
04wide ±279%
Transmission
$850median
$143$4,894
05wide ±127%
Front Seat
$161median
$55$465
06wide ±119%
Side Mirror
$228median
$44$588
07wide ±171%
Axle Shaft
$105median
$25$385
08wide ±190%
Wheels
$142median
$28$568
09wide ±177%
Engine Computer
$131median
$36$500
10wide ±158%
Tail Light
$125median
$25$420
11wide ±209%
Starter
$85median
$25$380
12wide ±152%
Radiator
$138median
$40$460
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Jetta exhaust manifold prices
Exhaust Manifoldcompare
GMCSierra1500vsVolkswagenJetta
1500$71
Jetta$247
$176 diff3,162 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareChevySilverado1500vsVolkswagenJetta
1500$75
Jetta$247
$172 diff3,115 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareRam3500vsVolkswagenJetta
3500$125
Jetta$247
$122 diff3,104 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareFordF150vsVolkswagenJetta
F150$75
Jetta$247
$172 diff2,993 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareFordTransitvsVolkswagenJetta
Transit$85
Jetta$247
$162 diff2,708 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareDodgeChallengervsVolkswagenJetta
Challenger$144
Jetta$247
$103 diff2,596 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 ±196%
Volkswagen Golf
$250median
$45$1,027
Volkswagenwide ±240%
Volkswagen Passat
$163median
$38$820
Volkswagenwide ±115%
Volkswagen Taos
$250median
$150$725
Volkswagenwide ±106%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$266median
$86$650
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta exhaust manifold FAQ
How much is a used exhaust manifold for a Volkswagen Jetta?
The median asking price is $247 across 981 priced listings from 186 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $247. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $149.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta exhaust manifold?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta exhaust manifold replacement typically runs $435–$995 all-in: the median used exhaust manifold for this model lists at $247, 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 Jetta model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 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 Jetta exhaust manifold years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Jetta exhaust manifold fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.