Acura MDX AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $179
- High
- $410
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura MDX AC compressor?
Asking prices from 214 salvage yards in 35 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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
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Part overview
About the Acura MDX AC compressor
What the AC compressor does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC compressor price guide →
Also known asA/C CompressorAir Conditioning Compressor
Price summary
A used Acura MDX AC compressor costs $60 to $410, with a median asking price of $163. Based on 552 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$165
Grade B (good)$150
Grade C (fair)$90
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$60–$405358 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$410156 listings
Grade CVisible wear$89–$1007 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$35031 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $60–$405 | 358 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$410 | 156 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $89–$100 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$350 | 31 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$165
Grade B$150
Grade C$90
Ungraded$199
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$410 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Acura MDX AC compressor is listed
We found priced Acura MDX AC compressor listings at 214 salvage yards across 35 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 94 listings (13% of the total) from 15 yards. Location matters: yards in Wisconsin ask a median $95, while South Carolina yards ask $266, 180% 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 | 94 | 15 | $198+21% |
| California | 94 | 22 | $199+22% |
| Illinois | 58 | 13 | $101-38% |
| Texas | 52 | 18 | $123-25% |
| North Carolina | 38 | 5 | $150-8% |
| Wisconsin | 37 | 13 | $95-42% |
| Florida | 28 | 13 | $198+21% |
| South Carolina | 24 | 3 | $266+63% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $163 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Acura MDX AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $163
- Acura MDX median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $450–$1,065
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC compressor replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full AC compressor replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using Acura MDX and similar models
1 listings$100$100 – $100Non-Interchange search using only Acura MDX
1 listings$100$100 – $100Model-year comparison
What does a Acura MDX AC compressor cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 4 years$222$85 – $387202450 listingsFits 4 years$265$125 – $410202334 listingsFits 5 years$251$100 – $391202249 listingsFits 5 years$200$85 – $39420212 listings$100$100 – $100202051 listingsFits 7 years$168$89 – $370201963 listingsFits 4 years$129$75 – $3972018100 listingsFits 4 years$129$80 – $4052017100 listingsFits 4 years$164$65 – $397201650 listingsFits 3 years$100$60 – $296201550 listingsFits 3 years$100$60 – $296
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura MDX AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Acura MDX AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 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 83% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $165.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2024 tops the table at $265. Parts from 2014–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Acura MDX sits 9% above the Ford F150 ($150), 18% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 35% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($250) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used AC compressor: what to check
- Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
- Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
- Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
- Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Acura MDX parts are priced?
01wide ±232%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$30$544
02wide ±290%
Car Radio
$203median
$35$1,212
03wide ±233%
Strut
$195median
$40$950
04wide ±274%
Air Bag
$225median
$41$1,275
05wide ±128%
Front Seat
$241median
$75$694
06wide ±208%
Axle Shaft
$138median
$35$608
07wide ±100%
Side Mirror
$454median
$166$1,074
08wide ±177%
Wheels
$199median
$35$739
09wide ±190%
ABS Module
$185median
$47$749
10wide ±219%
Engine Computer
$135median
$35$625
11wide ±193%
Center Console
$131median
$40$545
12wide ±177%
Steering Rack
$815median
$137$3,024
Price comparisons
Compare Acura MDX AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsAcuraMDX
F150$150
MDX$163
$13 diff3,475 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsAcuraMDX
Class$199
MDX$163
$36 diff2,838 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsAcuraMDX
Class$250
MDX$163
$87 diff2,838 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsAcuraMDX
1500$133
MDX$163
$30 diff2,811 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsAcuraMDX
Elantra$144
MDX$163
$19 diff2,733 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsAcuraMDX
Explorer$148
MDX$163
$15 diff2,615 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±199%
BMW X5
$200median
$50$844
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$65$360
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Traverse
$125median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±132%
Ford Edge
$133median
$40$390
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Common questions
Acura MDX AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Acura MDX?
The median asking price is $163 across 552 priced listings from 214 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $165. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura MDX AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Acura MDX AC compressor replacement typically runs $450–$1,065 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $163, and independent-shop labor for AC compressor replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Acura MDX 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 Acura MDX AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Acura MDX AC compressor fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.