Acura TLX AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $167
- High
- $429
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura TLX AC compressor?
Asking prices from 297 salvage yards in 36 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 TLX 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 TLX AC compressor costs $50 to $429, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 579 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$161
Grade B (good)$131
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$429448 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$40078 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$10010 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$29543 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$429 | 448 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $65–$400 | 78 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$100 | 10 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$295 | 43 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$161
Grade B$131
Grade C$75
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$429 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Acura TLX AC compressor is listed
We found priced Acura TLX AC compressor listings at 297 salvage yards across 36 states. Texas supplies the most, with 168 listings (19% of the total) from 37 yards. Location matters: yards in Massachusetts ask a median $104, while Michigan yards ask $165, 59% 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 | 168 | 37 | $165+10% |
| Florida | 108 | 25 | $133-11% |
| Georgia | 72 | 15 | $148-1% |
| California | 59 | 24 | $150 |
| Michigan | 42 | 21 | $165+10% |
| South Carolina | 41 | 7 | $150 |
| Pennsylvania | 41 | 16 | $130-13% |
| Massachusetts | 35 | 11 | $104-31% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Acura TLX AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- Acura TLX 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 TLX AC compressor cost by year?
202510 listings$213$203 – $213202410 listings$203$125 – $256202353 listingsFits 7 years$165$100 – $372202284 listingsFits 7 years$195$75 – $429202185 listingsFits 7 years$195$75 – $429202050 listingsFits 6 years$148$75 – $2822019100 listingsFits 6 years$147$50 – $2822018100 listingsFits 6 years$105$50 – $2902017100 listingsFits 6 years$105$50 – $3352015100 listingsFits 6 years$133$50 – $310
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura TLX AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Acura TLX AC compressor 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 115% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $161.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $105, while 2025 tops the table at $213. Parts from 2015–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Acura TLX sits level with the Ford F150 ($150), 24% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), 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 TLX parts are priced?
01wide ±212%
Transmission Control Module
$101median
$25$454
02wide ±275%
Car Radio
$167median
$30$949
03wide ±92%
Quarter Panel
$595median
$231$1,324
04wide ±208%
Engine Computer
$125median
$33$553
05wide ±257%
Air Bag
$250median
$50$1,337
06wide ±231%
Axle Shaft
$102median
$30$502
07wide ±176%
Wheels
$212median
$50$795
08wide ±186%
ABS Module
$192median
$34$750
09wide ±123%
Side Mirror
$300median
$85$820
10wide ±193%
Front Seat
$206median
$56$850
11wide ±213%
Strut
$125median
$25$558
12wide ±103%
Tail Light
$275median
$80$645
Price comparisons
Compare Acura TLX AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsAcuraTLX
F150$150
TLX$150
$0 diff3,502 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsAcuraTLX
Class$198
TLX$150
$48 diff2,869 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsAcuraTLX
Class$250
TLX$150
$100 diff2,865 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsAcuraTLX
Elantra$143
TLX$150
$7 diff2,747 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsAcuraTLX
1500$130
TLX$150
$20 diff2,696 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsAcuraTLX
Explorer$143
TLX$150
$7 diff2,637 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±195%
BMW X5
$198median
$50$822
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 ±133%
Ford Edge
$132median
$40$390
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Common questions
Acura TLX AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Acura TLX?
The median asking price is $150 across 579 priced listings from 297 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $161. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $105.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura TLX AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Acura TLX 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 TLX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Acura TLX AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Acura TLX AC compressor fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.