Volkswagen Taos exhaust manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $150
- Average
- $319
- High
- $725
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Taos exhaust manifold?
Asking prices from 55 salvage yards in 21 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
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Part overview
About the Volkswagen Taos 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 Taos exhaust manifold costs $150 to $725, with a median asking price of $250. Based on 187 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2022–2026 (5 model years), updated Oct 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$216
Grade B (good)$430
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$150–$725126 listings
Grade BStandard used$150–$48544 listings
Grade XUngraded$150–$33017 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $150–$725 | 126 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $150–$485 | 44 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $150–$330 | 17 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$216
Grade B$430
Ungraded$195
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $150–$725 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Taos exhaust manifold is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Taos exhaust manifold listings at 55 salvage yards across 21 states. California supplies the most, with 118 listings (63% of the total) from 20 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $200, while Arizona yards ask $330, 65% 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 | 118 | 20 | $200-20% |
| Arizona | 24 | 7 | $330+32% |
| Texas | 17 | 6 | $275+10% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $250 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Taos exhaust manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $250
- Volkswagen Taos 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 Taos exhaust manifold cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Taos exhaust manifold cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Taos exhaust manifold are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 5 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $200, while 2024 tops the table at $330. Parts from 2022–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Taos 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.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Volkswagen Taos parts are priced?
01wide ±226%
Transmission Control Module
$115median
$24$544
02wide ±101%
Front Seat
$211median
$75$500
03wide ±72%
Side Mirror
$328median
$129$602
04wide ±131%
Air Bag
$247median
$50$699
05wide ±138%
Wheels
$222median
$50$662
06spread ±54%
Door Assembly
$800median
$485$1,351
07wide ±116%
Center Console
$129median
$50$348
08wide ±120%
Steering Wheel
$180median
$78$511
09wide ±137%
Axle Shaft
$146median
$55$455
10wide ±185%
Starter
$86median
$25$343
11wide ±146%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$30$330
12wide ±83%
Headlight Assembly
$750median
$295$1,542
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Taos exhaust manifold prices
Exhaust Manifoldcompare
GMCSierra1500vsVolkswagenTaos
1500$71
Taos$250
$179 diff2,368 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareChevySilverado1500vsVolkswagenTaos
1500$75
Taos$250
$175 diff2,321 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareRam3500vsVolkswagenTaos
3500$125
Taos$250
$125 diff2,310 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareFordF150vsVolkswagenTaos
F150$75
Taos$250
$175 diff2,199 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareDodgeChallengervsVolkswagenTaos
Challenger$144
Taos$250
$106 diff1,802 listings
Exhaust ManifoldcompareFordTransitvsVolkswagenTaos
Transit$75
Taos$250
$175 diff1,732 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 ±240%
Volkswagen Passat
$163median
$38$820
Volkswagenwide ±106%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$266median
$86$650
Common questions
Volkswagen Taos exhaust manifold FAQ
How much is a used exhaust manifold for a Volkswagen Taos?
The median asking price is $250 across 187 priced listings from 55 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $216. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $200.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Taos exhaust manifold?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Taos 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 Taos model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Taos exhaust manifold years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Taos exhaust manifold fitments across 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 5 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.