Volkswagen Jetta heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $153
- High
- $422
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Jetta heater core ?
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta heater core cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Jetta heater core costs $50 to $422, with a median asking price of $91. Based on 174 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$91
Grade B (good)$333
Grade C (fair)$95
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$65–$401145 listings
Grade BStandard used$91–$42224 listings
Grade CVisible wear$95–$951 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$2094 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $65–$401 | 145 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $91–$422 | 24 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $95–$95 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$209 | 4 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$91
Grade B$333
Grade C$95
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$422 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Jetta heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $91
- Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $565–$1,590
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for heater core replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full heater core replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Jetta heater core cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Jetta heater core cost?
Expect to pay $50–$422 for a used Volkswagen Jetta heater core; the median listing asks $91. That figure comes from 174 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $91, while 2015 tops the table at $191. Parts from 2015–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Jetta sits 22% below the Nissan Sentra ($116), 22% below the Nissan Rogue ($116), and 9% below the Hyundai Sonata ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used heater core: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Volkswagen Jetta parts are priced?
01wide ±217%
Engine
$1,500median
$250$6,765
02wide ±382%
Transmission
$1,000median
$148$7,790
03wide ±82%
Front Bumper
$339median
$17$570
04wide ±147%
Rear Bumper
$250median
$49$785
05wide ±81%
Hood
$381median
$125$746
06wide ±7433%
Fender
$169median
$50$25,175
07wide ±1234%
Headlight Assembly
$467median
$50$11,573
08wide ±136%
Tail Light
$105median
$20$305
09wide ±237%
Alternator
$76median
$25$385
10wide ±205%
Starter
$85median
$27$375
11wide ±81%
Radiator
$170median
$50$326
12wide ±67%
AC Compressor
$191median
$50$307
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Transfer Case
Price data updating
14wide ±180%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$25$385
15spread ±24%
Strut
$190median
$100$190
16wide ±140%
Steering Rack
$175median
$50$540
17wide ±283%
Grille
$161median
$13$925
18wide ±6730%
Side Mirror
$214median
$20$28,825
19wide ±136%
Turbocharger
$350median
$50$1,000
20wide ±1084%
AC Condenser
$113median
$50$2,500
21wide ±186%
Wheels
$139median
$50$568
22wide ±182%
Fuel Pump
$97median
$40$394
23wide ±132%
Water Pump
$69median
$30$212
24
Power Steering Pump
Price data updating
25wide ±137%
ABS Module
$106median
$40$330
26tight ±17%
Differential
$420median
$350$492
27wide ±161%
Engine Computer
$126median
$15$420
28wide ±171%
Throttle Body
$75median
$25$282
29wide ±187%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$20$300
30
Drive Shaft
Price data updating
31wide ±113%
Tailgate
$401median
$50$960
32wide ±215%
Intake Manifold
$100median
$41$471
33wide ±107%
Control Arm
$100median
$35$249
34wide ±151%
Blower Motor
$100median
$30$331
35wide ±88%
Exhaust Manifold
$376median
$60$725
36wide ±190%
Transmission Control Module
$100median
$25$405
37wide ±141%
Steering Column
$217median
$30$643
38wide ±100%
Fuel Tank
$153median
$50$355
39wide ±200%
Window Regulator
$75median
$30$330
40
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
41wide ±75%
Torque Converter
$150median
$75$300
42wide ±80%
Steering Wheel
$174median
$45$324
43wide ±182%
Ignition Switch
$66median
$35$275
44wide ±480%
Car Radio
$141median
$25$1,380
45wide ±113%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$257
46wide ±87%
Sunroof
$475median
$150$974
47wide ±152%
Master Cylinder
$65median
$25$222
48wide ±156%
Fog Light
$120median
$30$405
49wide ±146%
Center Console
$105median
$40$346
50wide ±5749%
Air Bag
$255median
$40$29,360
51wide ±77%
Door Assembly
$695median
$115$1,181
52wide ±78%
Quarter Panel
$400median
$200$822
53wide ±166%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$500median
$35$1,699
54wide ±111%
Front Seat
$175median
$40$430
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Jetta heater core prices
Heater Corecompare
NissanSentravsVolkswagenJetta
Sentra$116
Jetta$91
$25 diff1,223 listings
Heater CorecompareNissanRoguevsVolkswagenJetta
Rogue$116
Jetta$91
$25 diff1,199 listings
Heater CorecompareHyundaiSonatavsVolkswagenJetta
Sonata$100
Jetta$91
$9 diff1,130 listings
Heater CorecompareKiaTelluridevsVolkswagenJetta
Telluride$116
Jetta$91
$25 diff1,075 listings
Heater CorecompareGMCYukonvsVolkswagenJetta
Yukon$116
Jetta$91
$25 diff1,045 listings
Heater CorecompareToyotaHighlandervsVolkswagenJetta
Highlander$116
Jetta$91
$25 diff985 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±181%
Acura MDX
$116median
$70$490
Acurawide ±148%
Acura RDX
$101median
$101$400
BMWwide ±116%
BMW X3
$266median
$31$650
BMWwide ±200%
BMW X5
$116median
$35$500
Chevywide ±360%
Chevy Colorado
$66median
$35$510
Chevywide ±163%
Chevy Equinox
$116median
$46$425
Chevywide ±233%
Chevy Malibu
$81median
$45$422
Chevywide ±175%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$116median
$40$445
Chevywide ±60%
Chevy Suburban
$116median
$61$200
Chevywide ±188%
Chevy Tahoe
$116median
$50$485
Chevywide ±175%
Chevy Traverse
$116median
$45$450
Volkswagenwide ±214%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$104median
$40$485
Common questions
Volkswagen Jetta heater core FAQ
How much is a used heater core for a Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 174 priced salvage yard listings, a used Volkswagen Jetta heater core lists between $50 and $422, with a median asking price of $91.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Jetta heater core?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Jetta heater core replacement typically runs $565–$1,590 all-in: the median used heater core for this model lists at $91, and independent-shop labor for heater core replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Volkswagen Jetta heater core?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Volkswagen Jetta model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2020, 2019, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Jetta heater core years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Volkswagen Jetta heater core listings appear across model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 15 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.