Audi A4 steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $169
- High
- $599
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Audi A4 steering column?
Asking prices from 301 salvage yards in 40 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 Audi A4 steering column
What the steering column does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used steering column price guide →
Price summary
A used Audi A4 steering column costs $45 to $599, with a median asking price of $156. Based on 1,048 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2024 (12 model years), updated Oct 6, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$162
Grade B (good)$150
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$599929 listings
Grade BStandard used$80–$33564 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$752 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$43953 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$599 | 929 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $80–$335 | 64 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $75–$75 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$439 | 53 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$162
Grade B$150
Grade C$75
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$599 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Audi A4 steering column is listed
We found priced Audi A4 steering column listings at 301 salvage yards across 40 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 210 listings (20% of the total) from 39 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while Missouri yards ask $205, 105% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 210 | 39 | $185+19% |
| California | 111 | 18 | $100-36% |
| Illinois | 105 | 19 | $161+3% |
| Indiana | 96 | 15 | $146-6% |
| Ohio | 71 | 20 | $121-22% |
| Wisconsin | 60 | 15 | $205+31% |
| Missouri | 53 | 12 | $205+31% |
| Pennsylvania | 49 | 15 | $150-4% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $156 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Audi A4 steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $156
- Audi A4 median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $345–$905
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering column replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full steering column replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Audi A4 steering column cost by year?
202450 listingsFits 7 years$176$80 – $305202361 listingsFits 8 years$156$80 – $3122021100 listingsFits 8 years$193$65 – $413202095 listingsFits 8 years$126$90 – $338201999 listingsFits 7 years$135$80 – $4952017185 listingsFits 8 years$188$65 – $4952016492 listingsFits 4 years$150$45 – $5992015236 listingsFits 4 years$150$45 – $439
Market analysis
How much does a used Audi A4 steering column cost?
Asking prices for a used Audi A4 steering column 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 116% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $162.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, adaptive cruise, lists at a $156 median, while w/o adaptive cruise commands $218, a 40% 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 $126, while 2021 tops the table at $193. Parts from 2017–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Audi A4 sits 8% above the Subaru Impreza ($145), 25% above the Subaru Outback ($125), and 8% above the Honda Civic ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used steering column: what to check
- Inspect intermediate shaft u-joint splines: Check lower universal joints for play, binding, or stripped pinch-bolt splines where the column meets the rack.
- Verify electric power steering motor inclusion: Ask if columns with integrated electric assist include the assist motor, reduction gear, and module assembly.
- Check tilt and telescoping locking lever: Test manual tilt and telescoping levers to ensure column lock shoes clamp tightly without slipping under load.
- Confirm ignition switch and clockspring wiring: Match multi-function switch stalk plugs, clockspring connectors, and key tumbler housings to your vehicle.
- Lock steering wheel straight before installation: Lock steering wheel alignment straight before installation to prevent over-rotating and snapping internal clockspring wires.
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What other Audi A4 parts are priced?
01wide ±253%
Transmission Control Module
$123median
$22$644
02wide ±208%
Air Bag
$159median
$40$700
03wide ±257%
Transmission
$598median
$120$3,193
04wide ±178%
Side Mirror
$343median
$55$1,275
05wide ±220%
Car Radio
$151median
$35$700
06wide ±180%
Steering Wheel
$204median
$65$799
07wide ±121%
Front Seat
$196median
$75$550
08wide ±164%
Wheels
$220median
$54$774
09wide ±196%
Strut
$95median
$40$412
10wide ±172%
Headlight Assembly
$1,151median
$182$4,144
11wide ±179%
Control Arm
$85median
$35$339
12wide ±177%
Tail Light
$200median
$35$743
Price comparisons
Compare Audi A4 steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruImprezavsAudiA4
Impreza$145
A4$156
$11 diff6,505 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruOutbackvsAudiA4
Outback$125
A4$156
$31 diff6,288 listings
Steering ColumncompareHondaCivicvsAudiA4
Civic$145
A4$156
$11 diff5,898 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsAudiA4
Prius$111
A4$156
$45 diff5,636 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesGLEClassvsAudiA4
Class$210
A4$156
$54 diff5,437 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesSClassvsAudiA4
Class$225
A4$156
$69 diff5,138 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±99%
Acura ILX
$106median
$55$265
Acurawide ±97%
Acura Integra
$188median
$85$449
Acurawide ±126%
Acura MDX
$151median
$75$455
Acurawide ±139%
Acura RDX
$156median
$60$493
Acurawide ±117%
Acura TLX
$150median
$40$391
Audiwide ±179%
Audi A6
$146median
$50$574
Audiwide ±92%
Audi Q3
$228median
$75$493
Audiwide ±142%
Audi Q5
$167median
$45$520
Audiwide ±240%
Audi Q7
$203median
$50$1,024
BMWwide ±123%
BMW 330i
$191median
$55$524
BMWwide ±262%
BMW 530i
$225median
$69$1,250
BMWwide ±112%
BMW M3
$272median
$90$700
Common questions
Audi A4 steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Audi A4?
The median asking price is $156 across 1,048 priced listings from 301 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $162. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $126.
How much does it cost to replace a Audi A4 steering column?
Using a used part, a Audi A4 steering column replacement typically runs $345–$905 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $156, and independent-shop labor for steering column replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Audi A4 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Audi A4 steering column years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Audi A4 steering column fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. 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.