Audi A6 tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $200
- Average
- $1,165
- High
- $3,425
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Audi A6 tailgate?
Asking prices from 134 salvage yards in 22 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 A6 tailgate
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used Audi A6 tailgate costs $200 to $3,425, with a median asking price of $1,231. Based on 387 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Audi A6 tailgate is listed
We found priced Audi A6 tailgate listings at 134 salvage yards across 22 states. California supplies the most, with 64 listings (14% of the total) from 25 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $126, while Minnesota yards ask $1,353, 974% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 64 | 25 | $460-63% |
| Illinois | 48 | 20 | $360-71% |
| Arizona | 41 | 7 | $126-90% |
| Indiana | 39 | 4 | $786-36% |
| Texas | 38 | 9 | $1,126-9% |
| Michigan | 35 | 10 | $1,095-11% |
| New York | 30 | 15 | $1,300+6% |
| Minnesota | 28 | 5 | $1,353+10% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,231 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Audi A6 tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,231
- Audi A6 median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,375–$1,755
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Audi A6 tailgate cost by year?
20252 listings$1,795$1,795 – $1,795202416 listings$1,300$1,100 – $1,70020238 listings$1,395$1,186 – $1,49420228 listings$1,000$999 – $1,400202171 listingsFits 6 years$1,310$575 – $1,9052020121 listingsFits 6 years$1,309$550 – $2,1392019121 listingsFits 5 years$1,246$550 – $3,425201850 listingsFits 7 years$250$200 – $360201750 listingsFits 7 years$350$220 – $2,200201650 listingsFits 7 years$243$219 – $500201550 listingsFits 7 years$343$220 – $450
Market analysis
How much does a used Audi A6 tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Audi A6 tailgate 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.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $243, while 2025 tops the table at $1,795. Parts from 2012–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Audi A6 sits 186% above the Ford Mustang ($431), 67% above the Mercedes C Class ($739), and 208% above the Chevy Camaro ($400) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
- Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
- Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
- Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
- Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Audi A6 parts are priced?
01wide ±279%
Transmission Control Module
$116median
$25$673
02wide ±252%
Air Bag
$204median
$35$1,062
03wide ±126%
Headlight Assembly
$1,496median
$365$4,135
04wide ±243%
Car Radio
$200median
$35$1,006
05wide ±150%
Wheels
$245median
$45$780
06wide ±262%
Side Mirror
$306median
$65$1,670
07wide ±179%
Steering Column
$146median
$50$574
08wide ±130%
Front Seat
$232median
$70$675
09wide ±144%
Axle Shaft
$159median
$35$493
10wide ±102%
Tail Light
$305median
$75$699
11wide ±147%
Steering Wheel
$180median
$45$574
12wide ±292%
Brake Caliper
$124median
$25$750
Price comparisons
Compare Audi A6 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordMustangvsAudiA6
Mustang$431
A6$1,231
$800 diff5,569 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsAudiA6
Class$739
A6$1,231
$492 diff5,544 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsAudiA6
Camaro$400
A6$1,231
$831 diff4,785 listings
TailgatecompareFordF250vsAudiA6
F250$1,054
A6$1,231
$177 diff4,011 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsAudiA6
Elantra$600
A6$1,231
$631 diff3,520 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsAudiA6
F150$850
A6$1,231
$381 diff3,247 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±108%
Acura ILX
$525median
$99$1,234
Acuraspread ±48%
Acura Integra
$1,390median
$850$2,197
Acurawide ±102%
Acura MDX
$1,576median
$435$3,662
Acurawide ±104%
Acura RDX
$1,520median
$400$3,548
Acurawide ±76%
Acura TLX
$860median
$340$1,655
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A4
$1,000median
$160$2,102
Audiwide ±85%
Audi Q3
$1,092median
$193$2,051
Audiwide ±89%
Audi Q5
$2,054median
$370$4,010
Audiwide ±213%
Audi Q7
$775median
$148$3,450
BMWwide ±82%
BMW 330i
$711median
$176$1,349
BMWwide ±102%
BMW 530i
$1,070median
$290$2,473
BMWwide ±75%
BMW M3
$960median
$395$1,837
Common questions
Audi A6 tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Audi A6?
The median asking price is $1,231 across 387 priced listings from 134 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $243.
How much does it cost to replace a Audi A6 tailgate?
Using a used part, a Audi A6 tailgate replacement typically runs $1,375–$1,755 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $1,231, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Audi A6 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 Audi A6 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Audi A6 tailgate fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.