Volkswagen Jetta headlight assembly price snapshot
- Low
- $85
- Average
- $526
- High
- $1,540
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta headlight assembly?
Asking prices from 335 salvage yards in 38 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Volkswagen Jetta headlight assembly
What the headlight assembly does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used headlight assembly price guide →
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Price summary
A used Volkswagen Jetta headlight assembly costs $85 to $1,540, with a median asking price of $467. Based on 1,278 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2026 (16 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Jetta headlight assembly is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Jetta headlight assembly listings at 335 salvage yards across 38 states. Texas supplies the most, with 383 listings (30% of the total) from 43 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $391, while Michigan yards ask $650, 66% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 383 | 43 | $400-14% |
| California | 256 | 51 | $405-13% |
| Michigan | 113 | 37 | $650+39% |
| Illinois | 92 | 26 | $587+26% |
| Florida | 81 | 22 | $392-16% |
| Wisconsin | 54 | 16 | $500+7% |
| Indiana | 53 | 9 | $415-11% |
| Arizona | 34 | 10 | $391-16% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $467 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta headlight assembly replacement cost?
- Used part
- $467
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$300
- 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $515–$765
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for headlight assembly replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full headlight assembly replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta headlight assembly cost by year?
2025136 listingsFits 2 years$457$150 – $1,487202482 listingsFits 5 years$599$93 – $1,5402023200 listingsFits 6 years$475$110 – $1,0052022197 listingsFits 6 years$650$90 – $1,3002021200 listingsFits 6 years$450$110 – $890202063 listingsFits 6 years$410$110 – $1,0052019200 listingsFits 6 years$450$110 – $890201867 listingsFits 2 years$302$85 – $4102017190 listingsFits 4 years$375$95 – $1,3952016198 listingsFits 7 years$745$95 – $1,3952015125 listingsFits 7 years$197$100 – $1,395
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta headlight assembly cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Jetta headlight assembly 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, (LED), automatic high beam, LH, lists at a $319 median, while (LED), w/o automatic high beam; LH commands $725, a 127% 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 $197, while 2016 tops the table at $745. Parts from 2011–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 1% above the Toyota RAV4 ($463), 17% above the Ram 1500 ($400), and 44% below the Ford Explorer ($836) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used headlight assembly: what to check
- Check for lens hazing and moisture intrusion, the two most common headlight defects.
- Verify halogen vs HID vs LED. The same year often has multiple lighting packages.
- Confirm all mounting tabs are intact; broken tabs mean loose, misaimed lights.
- Buy in pairs when prices allow. Mismatched lens clarity is easy to spot.
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 headlight assembly prices
Headlight Assemblycompare
ToyotaRAV4vsVolkswagenJetta
RAV4$463
Jetta$467
$4 diff11,528 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareRam1500vsVolkswagenJetta
1500$400
Jetta$467
$67 diff8,008 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareFordExplorervsVolkswagenJetta
Explorer$836
Jetta$467
$369 diff7,949 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareJeepGrandCherokeevsVolkswagenJetta
Cherokee$475
Jetta$467
$8 diff7,595 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareKiaSportagevsVolkswagenJetta
Sportage$750
Jetta$467
$283 diff7,318 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareMercedesSClassvsVolkswagenJetta
Class$1,450
Jetta$467
$983 diff7,076 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±129%
BMW X3
$1,280median
$425$3,735
BMWwide ±137%
BMW X5
$1,675median
$400$4,985
Chevywide ±108%
Chevy Equinox
$600median
$119$1,420
Chevywide ±143%
Chevy Malibu
$500median
$90$1,522
Chevywide ±129%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$800median
$240$2,299
Chevywide ±99%
Chevy Tahoe
$750median
$175$1,660
Chevywide ±84%
Chevy Traverse
$800median
$185$1,534
Dodgewide ±115%
Dodge Challenger
$705median
$180$1,800
Dodgewide ±175%
Dodge Charger
$416median
$80$1,540
Dodgewide ±161%
Dodge Durango
$531median
$95$1,800
Fordwide ±83%
Ford Edge
$785median
$199$1,509
Fordwide ±151%
Ford Escape
$616median
$104$1,960
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta headlight assembly FAQ
How much is a used headlight assembly for a Volkswagen Jetta?
The median asking price is $467 across 1,278 priced listings from 335 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $197.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta headlight assembly?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta headlight assembly replacement typically runs $515–$765 all-in: the median used headlight assembly for this model lists at $467, and independent-shop labor for headlight assembly replacement typically takes 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$300). The labor figure does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. 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 headlight assembly years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Jetta headlight assembly fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.