Volkswagen Passat exhaust manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $38
- Average
- $247
- High
- $820
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Passat exhaust manifold?
Asking prices from 155 salvage yards in 35 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 Passat 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 Passat exhaust manifold costs $38 to $820, with a median asking price of $163. Based on 642 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2022 (12 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$152
Grade B (good)$512
Grade C (fair)$265
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$725483 listings
Grade BStandard used$51–$82081 listings
Grade CVisible wear$121–$3008 listings
Grade XUngraded$38–$60070 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$725 | 483 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $51–$820 | 81 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $121–$300 | 8 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $38–$600 | 70 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$152
Grade B$512
Grade C$265
Ungraded$120
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $38–$820 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Passat exhaust manifold is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Passat exhaust manifold listings at 155 salvage yards across 35 states. California supplies the most, with 163 listings (25% of the total) from 38 yards. Location matters: yards in Iowa ask a median $103, while Arizona yards ask $302, 193% 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 | 163 | 38 | $200+23% |
| Arizona | 67 | 12 | $302+85% |
| Texas | 58 | 15 | $260+60% |
| Illinois | 54 | 11 | $142-13% |
| North Carolina | 37 | 5 | $178+9% |
| Indiana | 33 | 5 | $231+42% |
| Georgia | 28 | 3 | $163 |
| Iowa | 24 | 3 | $103-37% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $163 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Passat exhaust manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $163
- Volkswagen Passat median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $355–$915
- 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 Passat exhaust manifold cost by year?
202249 listingsFits 3 years$600$260 – $820202149 listingsFits 3 years$504$260 – $739202060 listingsFits 5 years$493$120 – $775201950 listingsFits 3 years$300$120 – $5332018148 listingsFits 10 years$150$38 – $5332017148 listingsFits 8 years$124$38 – $4502016146 listingsFits 8 years$136$38 – $5252015198 listingsFits 8 years$150$38 – $599
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Passat exhaust manifold cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Passat 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, thru 08/16/20, lists at a $334 median, while from 08/17/20 commands $504, a 51% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $124, while 2022 tops the table at $600. Parts from 2011–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Passat sits 130% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($71), 117% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($75), and 30% 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 Passat parts are priced?
01wide ±140%
Grille
$175median
$43$532
02wide ±153%
Transmission Control Module
$101median
$30$340
03wide ±137%
Front Seat
$170median
$50$515
04wide ±158%
Tail Light
$110median
$35$382
05wide ±154%
Side Mirror
$137median
$30$453
06wide ±238%
Air Bag
$121median
$40$616
07wide ±87%
Steering Wheel
$164median
$40$324
08wide ±156%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$75$1,480
09wide ±172%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$20$192
10wide ±143%
Steering Column
$131median
$45$420
11wide ±203%
Wheels
$140median
$36$604
12wide ±222%
Door Assembly
$418median
$100$1,960
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Passat exhaust manifold prices
Exhaust Manifoldcompare
GMCSierra1500vsVolkswagenPassat
1500$71
Passat$163
$92 diff2,823 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareChevySilverado1500vsVolkswagenPassat
1500$75
Passat$163
$88 diff2,776 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareRam3500vsVolkswagenPassat
3500$125
Passat$163
$38 diff2,765 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareFordF150vsVolkswagenPassat
F150$75
Passat$163
$88 diff2,654 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareDodgeChallengervsVolkswagenPassat
Challenger$144
Passat$163
$19 diff2,257 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareRam1500vsVolkswagenPassat
1500$100
Passat$163
$63 diff2,127 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 ±145%
Volkswagen Jetta
$247median
$45$760
Volkswagenwide ±115%
Volkswagen Taos
$250median
$150$725
Volkswagenwide ±106%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$266median
$86$650
Common questions
Volkswagen Passat exhaust manifold FAQ
How much is a used exhaust manifold for a Volkswagen Passat?
The median asking price is $163 across 642 priced listings from 155 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $152. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $124.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Passat exhaust manifold?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Passat exhaust manifold replacement typically runs $355–$915 all-in: the median used exhaust manifold for this model lists at $163, 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 Passat model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Passat exhaust manifold years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Passat exhaust manifold fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.