Audi A6 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $54
- Average
- $193
- High
- $485
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Audi A6 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 219 salvage yards in 36 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
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Part overview
About the Audi A6 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 Audi A6 AC compressor costs $54 to $485, with a median asking price of $200. Based on 695 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$198
Grade B (good)$227
Grade C (fair)$150
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$54–$485563 listings
Grade BStandard used$83–$35085 listings
Grade CVisible wear$150–$1502 listings
Grade XUngraded$55–$35345 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $54–$485 | 563 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $83–$350 | 85 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $150–$150 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $55–$353 | 45 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$198
Grade B$227
Grade C$150
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $54–$485 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Audi A6 AC compressor is listed
We found priced Audi A6 AC compressor listings at 219 salvage yards across 36 states. California supplies the most, with 224 listings (32% of the total) from 44 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $138, while Missouri yards ask $235, 70% 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 | 224 | 44 | $138-31% |
| Texas | 75 | 16 | $218+9% |
| Michigan | 49 | 18 | $200 |
| Arizona | 45 | 11 | $154-23% |
| Illinois | 43 | 14 | $219+10% |
| Missouri | 42 | 10 | $235+18% |
| Utah | 25 | 6 | $163-18% |
| Minnesota | 24 | 7 | $178-11% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $200 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Audi A6 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $200
- Audi A6 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $485–$1,100
- 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 Audi A6 AC compressor cost by year?
202424 listings$233$124 – $29920238 listings$218$218 – $298202210 listings$188$148 – $3372021100 listingsFits 7 years$212$90 – $323202094 listingsFits 7 years$212$90 – $3232019100 listingsFits 6 years$217$75 – $325201888 listingsFits 7 years$192$75 – $3732017174 listingsFits 8 years$158$65 – $4852016106 listingsFits 7 years$183$60 – $3492015149 listingsFits 5 years$132$54 – $450
Market analysis
How much does a used Audi A6 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Audi A6 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 32% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $198.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $132, while 2024 tops the table at $233. Parts from 2012–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Audi A6 sits 33% above the Ford F150 ($150), 1% above the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 20% 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 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 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsAudiA6
F150$150
A6$200
$50 diff3,618 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsAudiA6
Class$198
A6$200
$2 diff2,985 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsAudiA6
Class$250
A6$200
$50 diff2,981 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsAudiA6
Elantra$143
A6$200
$57 diff2,863 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsAudiA6
1500$130
A6$200
$70 diff2,812 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsAudiA6
Explorer$143
A6$200
$57 diff2,753 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
Audi A6 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Audi A6?
The median asking price is $200 across 695 priced listings from 219 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $198. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $132.
How much does it cost to replace a Audi A6 AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Audi A6 AC compressor replacement typically runs $485–$1,100 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $200, 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 Audi A6 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Audi A6 AC compressor 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.