Acura RDX AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $165
- High
- $454
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura RDX AC compressor?
Asking prices from 139 salvage yards in 15 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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Part overview
About the Acura RDX 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 RDX AC compressor costs $45 to $454, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 446 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$155
Grade B (good)$149
Grade C (fair)$93
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$454347 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$40075 listings
Grade CVisible wear$93–$931 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$29523 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$454 | 347 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$400 | 75 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $93–$93 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$295 | 23 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$155
Grade B$149
Grade C$93
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$454 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Acura RDX AC compressor is listed
We found priced Acura RDX AC compressor listings at 139 salvage yards across 15 states. Texas supplies the most, with 129 listings (29% of the total) from 38 yards. Location matters: yards in Utah ask a median $102, while Michigan yards ask $225, 121% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 129 | 38 | $140-7% |
| California | 97 | 20 | $173+15% |
| Florida | 48 | 17 | $192+28% |
| Michigan | 35 | 13 | $225+50% |
| Illinois | 34 | 13 | $162+8% |
| Nevada | 24 | 5 | $126-16% |
| Colorado | 22 | 7 | $153+2% |
| Utah | 19 | 6 | $102-32% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Acura RDX AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- Acura RDX median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $435–$1,050
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Acura RDX AC compressor cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 7 years$192$75 – $308202450 listingsFits 7 years$138$90 – $350202350 listingsFits 6 years$197$50 – $454202250 listingsFits 7 years$173$95 – $350202150 listingsFits 7 years$138$90 – $350202050 listingsFits 7 years$173$95 – $350201950 listingsFits 7 years$161$75 – $429201850 listingsFits 3 years$152$50 – $243201750 listingsFits 3 years$119$45 – $390201650 listingsFits 3 years$96$70 – $290201550 listingsFits 2 years$175$85 – $213
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura RDX AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Acura RDX AC compressor 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 67% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $155.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $96, while 2023 tops the table at $197. Parts from 2016–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Acura RDX sits level with the Ford F150 ($150), 25% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 40% 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 RDX parts are priced?
01wide ±203%
Transmission Control Module
$108median
$35$474
02wide ±216%
Car Radio
$178median
$30$800
03wide ±162%
Engine Computer
$155median
$42$543
04wide ±102%
Front Seat
$225median
$90$547
05wide ±189%
Axle Shaft
$106median
$30$430
06wide ±213%
Wheels
$170median
$50$774
07wide ±157%
ABS Module
$169median
$45$575
08wide ±179%
Air Bag
$320median
$86$1,232
09wide ±84%
Tail Light
$193median
$55$380
10wide ±197%
Center Console
$116median
$35$493
11wide ±125%
Side Mirror
$650median
$120$1,750
12wide ±88%
Headlight Assembly
$913median
$329$1,940
Price comparisons
Compare Acura RDX AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsAcuraRDX
F150$150
RDX$150
$0 diff3,369 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsAcuraRDX
Class$199
RDX$150
$49 diff2,732 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsAcuraRDX
Class$250
RDX$150
$100 diff2,732 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsAcuraRDX
1500$133
RDX$150
$17 diff2,705 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsAcuraRDX
Elantra$144
RDX$150
$6 diff2,627 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsAcuraRDX
Explorer$148
RDX$150
$2 diff2,509 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 ±148%
Chevy Equinox
$125median
$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 ±127%
Chevy Traverse
$136median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±101%
Ford Edge
$144median
$40$330
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Common questions
Acura RDX AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Acura RDX?
The median asking price is $150 across 446 priced listings from 139 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $155. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $96.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura RDX AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Acura RDX AC compressor replacement typically runs $435–$1,050 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $150, 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 RDX 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 RDX AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Acura RDX AC compressor fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.