Used Audi A6 window regulator from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Audi A6 window regulator?

Asking prices from 113 salvage yards in 25 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 18, 2026
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Part overview

About the Audi A6 window regulator

What the window regulator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used window regulator price guide →

Also known asWindow MotorWindow Regulator Motor
Price summary

A used Audi A6 window regulator costs $34 to $324, with a median asking price of $101. Based on 467 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2024 (11 model years), updated Oct 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$106
Grade B (good)$175
Grade C (fair)$75

Audi A6 window regulator price snapshot

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Low
$34
Average
$134
High
$324
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$34–$320418 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$32420 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$752 listings
Grade XUngraded$34–$15027 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $34–$324 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Audi A6 window regulator is listed

We found priced Audi A6 window regulator listings at 113 salvage yards across 25 states. California supplies the most, with 84 listings (18% of the total) from 20 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $86, while Indiana yards ask $246, 186% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California8420$95-6%
Texas6216$96-5%
Florida559$86-15%
Georgia5211$103+2%
Michigan377$170+68%
Indiana222$246+144%
New York227$97-4%
Missouri182$215+113%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $101 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Audi A6 window regulator replacement cost?

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Used part
$101
Audi A6 median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$195–$475
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for window regulator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full window regulator replacement cost breakdown

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2024)

Model-year comparison

What does a Audi A6 window regulator cost by year?

$72$99$126$153$18020152016201720182019202020212024
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Audi A6 window regulator cost?

Asking prices for a used Audi A6 window regulator are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 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 41% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $106.

Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $80, while 2024 tops the table at $171. Parts from 2012–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Audi A6 sits 16% below the Ram 1500 ($120), 39% below the Ram 2500 ($166), and 33% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used window regulator: what to check

  1. Inspect drive cable for fraying and alignment: Check steel tension cables for rust, loose strands, or jump-off tracks around plastic corner pulley wheels.
  2. Verify plastic slide block tab integrity: Examine glass carrier channel sliders for cracked or brittle plastic clips that snap off under window glass weight.
  3. Test electric motor gear movement under power: Apply twelve volts to motor connector pins to confirm quiet gear rotation without grinding or thermal cutouts.
  4. Confirm scissor arm pivot rivet play: On mechanical scissor-style regulators, check central pivot rivets for slop that causes window glass tilting in track channels.
  5. Lube window guide tracks during installation: Clean door glass side channels and lubricate rubber weatherstrips to reduce strain on the regulator motor.

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How much is a used window regulator for a Audi A6?

The median asking price is $101 across 467 priced listings from 113 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $106. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $80.

How much does it cost to replace a Audi A6 window regulator?

Using a used part, a Audi A6 window regulator replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used window regulator for this model lists at $101, and independent-shop labor for window regulator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. 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 2024, 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 window regulator years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Audi A6 window regulator fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Audi A6 Window Regulator Cost — From $34 to $324