Volkswagen Tiguan heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $139
- High
- $485
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Tiguan heater core ?
How much does a used Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan heater core costs $40 to $485, with a median asking price of $104. Based on 379 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2005–2024 (20 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$104
Grade B (good)$91
Grade C (fair)$191
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$485344 listings
Grade BStandard used$91–$44524 listings
Grade CVisible wear$191–$1911 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$16010 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$485 | 344 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $91–$445 | 24 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $191–$191 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$160 | 10 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$104
Grade B$91
Grade C$191
Ungraded$55
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$485 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Tiguan heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $104
- Volkswagen Tiguan median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $580–$1,605
- 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 Tiguan heater core cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Tiguan heater core cost?
A used Volkswagen Tiguan heater core costs between $40 and $485, with a median asking price of $104. That figure comes from 379 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Germany built (VIN W, 1st digit, Limited), Denso, lists at a $101 median, while Germany built (VIN W, 1st digit, Limited), Valeo commands $191, a 89% 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 $91, while 2017 tops the table at $191. Parts from 2015–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Tiguan sits 10% below the Nissan Sentra ($116), 10% below the Nissan Rogue ($116), and 4% above 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 Tiguan parts are priced?
01wide ±81%
Engine
$1,943median
$650$3,800
02wide ±123%
Transmission
$1,600median
$25$3,973
03wide ±100%
Front Bumper
$247median
$55$550
04wide ±122%
Rear Bumper
$230median
$38$600
05wide ±251%
Hood
$323median
$180$1,800
06wide ±6280%
Fender
$210median
$41$26,415
07wide ±113%
Headlight Assembly
$565median
$85$1,360
08wide ±140%
Tail Light
$100median
$25$305
09wide ±100%
Alternator
$131median
$50$312
10wide ±169%
Starter
$88median
$30$327
11wide ±93%
Radiator
$145median
$35$305
12wide ±89%
AC Compressor
$137median
$30$275
13wide ±124%
Transfer Case
$195median
$50$533
14wide ±181%
Axle Shaft
$111median
$30$431
15wide ±132%
Strut
$85median
$46$270
16spread ±45%
Steering Rack
$673median
$450$1,060
17wide ±827%
Grille
$150median
$20$2,500
18wide ±109%
Side Mirror
$398median
$100$965
19wide ±73%
Turbocharger
$300median
$65$500
20wide ±69%
AC Condenser
$161median
$40$263
21wide ±193%
Wheels
$136median
$41$565
22wide ±167%
Fuel Pump
$90median
$40$340
23wide ±176%
Water Pump
$73median
$25$282
24
Power Steering Pump
Price data updating
25wide ±109%
ABS Module
$141median
$35$343
26
Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±158%
Engine Computer
$128median
$35$440
28wide ±171%
Throttle Body
$72median
$25$271
29wide ±389%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$10$593
30wide ±90%
Drive Shaft
$193median
$74$420
31wide ±1417%
Tailgate
$885median
$140$25,220
32wide ±114%
Intake Manifold
$125median
$65$349
33wide ±134%
Control Arm
$100median
$30$298
34wide ±180%
Blower Motor
$66median
$35$272
35wide ±142%
Exhaust Manifold
$266median
$41$799
36wide ±14660%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$20$32,565
37wide ±110%
Steering Column
$110median
$71$312
38wide ±277%
Fuel Tank
$176median
$50$1,024
39wide ±231%
Window Regulator
$80median
$35$405
40
Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
41wide ±92%
Torque Converter
$380median
$125$823
42wide ±112%
Steering Wheel
$167median
$35$410
43wide ±15549%
Ignition Switch
$81median
$30$25,220
44wide ±125%
Car Radio
$171median
$65$491
45wide ±179%
Rear View Mirror
$81median
$15$305
46wide ±117%
Sunroof
$218median
$60$572
47wide ±290%
Master Cylinder
$51median
$35$331
48wide ±174%
Fog Light
$82median
$15$300
49wide ±278%
Center Console
$125median
$30$725
50wide ±192%
Air Bag
$130median
$30$530
51wide ±1168%
Door Assembly
$1,071median
$200$25,220
52wide ±69%
Quarter Panel
$440median
$246$852
53wide ±2320%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$700median
$85$32,565
54wide ±141%
Front Seat
$178median
$45$547
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Tiguan heater core prices
Heater Corecompare
NissanSentravsVolkswagenTiguan
Sentra$116
Tiguan$104
$12 diff1,428 listings
Heater CorecompareNissanRoguevsVolkswagenTiguan
Rogue$116
Tiguan$104
$12 diff1,404 listings
Heater CorecompareHyundaiSonatavsVolkswagenTiguan
Sonata$100
Tiguan$104
$4 diff1,335 listings
Heater CorecompareKiaTelluridevsVolkswagenTiguan
Telluride$116
Tiguan$104
$12 diff1,280 listings
Heater CorecompareGMCYukonvsVolkswagenTiguan
Yukon$116
Tiguan$104
$12 diff1,250 listings
Heater CorecompareToyotaHighlandervsVolkswagenTiguan
Highlander$116
Tiguan$104
$12 diff1,190 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 ±204%
Volkswagen Jetta
$91median
$50$422
Common questions
Volkswagen Tiguan heater core FAQ
How much is a used heater core for a Volkswagen Tiguan?
Based on 379 priced salvage yard listings, a used Volkswagen Tiguan heater core lists between $40 and $485, with a median asking price of $104.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Tiguan heater core?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Tiguan heater core replacement typically runs $580–$1,605 all-in: the median used heater core for this model lists at $104, 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 Tiguan heater core?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Volkswagen Tiguan model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2022, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Tiguan heater core years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Volkswagen Tiguan heater core listings appear across model years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 20 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.