Volkswagen Taos strut price snapshot
- Low
- $44
- Average
- $205
- High
- $415
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Taos strut?
Asking prices from 45 salvage yards in 18 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 Volkswagen Taos strut
What the strut does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used strut price guide →
Also known asStrut AssemblyMacPherson StrutQuick StrutSuspension StrutComplete Strut Assembly
Price summary
A used Volkswagen Taos strut costs $44 to $415, with a median asking price of $171. Based on 187 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2022–2025 (4 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$176
Grade B (good)$179
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$415154 listings
Grade BStandard used$85–$28528 listings
Grade XUngraded$44–$705 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$415 | 154 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $85–$285 | 28 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $44–$70 | 5 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$176
Grade B$179
Ungraded$70
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $44–$415 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Taos strut is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Taos strut listings at 45 salvage yards across 18 states. Kentucky supplies the most, with 35 listings (19% of the total) from 4 yards. Location matters: yards in Pennsylvania ask a median $100, while Georgia yards ask $395, 295% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 35 | 4 | $285+67% |
| Ohio | 31 | 5 | $144-16% |
| Georgia | 18 | 4 | $395+131% |
| Florida | 18 | 3 | $365+113% |
| North Carolina | 15 | 4 | $342+100% |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | 4 | $100-42% |
| South Carolina | 11 | 1 | $270+58% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $171 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Taos strut replacement cost?
- Used part
- $171
- Volkswagen Taos median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $265–$470
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for strut replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation; struts are usually replaced in pairs. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full strut replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Taos strut cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Taos strut cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Taos strut are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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, (front), AWD, lists at a $338 median, while (front), FWD commands $370, a 9% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $156, while 2025 tops the table at $342. Parts from 2022–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Taos sits 51% below the Mercedes S Class ($350), 80% above the Jeep Compass ($95), and 43% above the Ford Explorer ($120) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used strut: what to check
- Buy struts in pairs. Mixing wear levels ruins handling and tire wear.
- Check for oil streaks on the strut body, the sign of a blown seal.
- Confirm sport vs base suspension. Spring rates and heights differ.
- Factor in new mounts and bearings; reusing old ones wastes the labor.
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 strut prices
Strutcompare
MercedesSClassvsVolkswagenTaos
Class$350
Taos$171
$179 diff9,880 listings
StrutcompareJeepCompassvsVolkswagenTaos
Compass$95
Taos$171
$76 diff5,483 listings
StrutcompareFordExplorervsVolkswagenTaos
Explorer$120
Taos$171
$51 diff5,276 listings
StrutcompareToyota4RunnervsVolkswagenTaos
4Runner$135
Taos$171
$36 diff4,965 listings
StrutcompareDodgeChargervsVolkswagenTaos
Charger$100
Taos$171
$71 diff4,876 listings
StrutcompareDodgeChallengervsVolkswagenTaos
Challenger$165
Taos$171
$6 diff4,825 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±164%
BMW X3
$208median
$44$725
BMWwide ±242%
BMW X5
$330median
$55$1,650
Chevywide ±191%
Chevy Equinox
$76median
$30$320
Chevywide ±181%
Chevy Malibu
$75median
$30$302
Chevywide ±144%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$159median
$42$500
Chevywide ±128%
Chevy Tahoe
$239median
$40$654
Chevywide ±147%
Chevy Traverse
$100median
$30$324
Dodgewide ±200%
Dodge Challenger
$165median
$30$690
Dodgewide ±290%
Dodge Charger
$100median
$20$600
Dodgewide ±290%
Dodge Durango
$143median
$35$863
Fordwide ±106%
Ford Edge
$135median
$25$310
Fordwide ±152%
Ford Escape
$141median
$40$470
Common questions
Volkswagen Taos strut FAQ
How much is a used strut for a Volkswagen Taos?
The median asking price is $171 across 187 priced listings from 45 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $176. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $156.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Taos strut?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Taos strut replacement typically runs $265–$470 all-in: the median used strut for this model lists at $171, and independent-shop labor for strut replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation; struts are usually replaced in pairs. 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. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Taos strut years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Taos strut fitments across 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 4 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.