Audi Q3 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $139
- High
- $323
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Audi Q3 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 96 salvage yards in 11 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
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Audi Q3 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 Q3 AC compressor costs $60 to $323, with a median asking price of $118. Based on 428 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2025 (17 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$126
Grade C (fair)$60
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$60–$321341 listings
Grade BStandard used$83–$32333 listings
Grade CVisible wear$60–$601 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$15053 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $60–$321 | 341 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $83–$323 | 33 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $60–$60 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$150 | 53 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$125
Grade B$126
Grade C$60
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$323 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Audi Q3 AC compressor is listed
We found priced Audi Q3 AC compressor listings at 96 salvage yards across 11 states. Florida supplies the most, with 178 listings (41% of the total) from 32 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $113, while Arizona yards ask $165, 46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 178 | 32 | $147+25% |
| Texas | 168 | 21 | $113-4% |
| California | 30 | 20 | $125+6% |
| Illinois | 27 | 10 | $142+20% |
| Arizona | 10 | 3 | $165+40% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $118 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Audi Q3 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $118
- Audi Q3 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $405–$1,020
- 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 Q3 AC compressor cost by year?
202532 listings$158$99 – $193202450 listingsFits 6 years$113$73 – $295202350 listingsFits 7 years$113$73 – $295202250 listingsFits 7 years$150$70 – $282202150 listingsFits 7 years$139$60 – $323202050 listingsFits 7 years$150$70 – $282201950 listingsFits 6 years$113$73 – $295201850 listingsFits 3 years$131$60 – $240201750 listingsFits 9 years$110$70 – $235201650 listingsFits 8 years$95$60 – $213201550 listingsFits 9 years$100$70 – $235
Market analysis
How much does a used Audi Q3 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Audi Q3 AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 5 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 108% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $125.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $95, while 2025 tops the table at $158. Parts from 2009–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Audi Q3 sits 21% below the Ford F150 ($150), 40% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 53% 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.
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What other Audi Q3 parts are priced?
01wide ±220%
Transmission Control Module
$106median
$23$490
02wide ±214%
Air Bag
$200median
$45$900
03wide ±247%
Side Mirror
$272median
$48$1,393
04wide ±145%
Car Radio
$225median
$65$719
05wide ±134%
Axle Shaft
$116median
$39$350
06wide ±212%
Wheels
$224median
$45$995
07wide ±91%
Tail Light
$245median
$100$547
08wide ±119%
Headlight Assembly
$1,200median
$425$3,290
09wide ±101%
Steering Wheel
$200median
$44$449
10wide ±107%
Front Seat
$221median
$85$556
11wide ±281%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$15$493
12wide ±191%
Transmission
$301median
$83$1,232
Price comparisons
Compare Audi Q3 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsAudiQ3
F150$150
Q3$118
$32 diff3,351 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsAudiQ3
Class$198
Q3$118
$80 diff2,718 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsAudiQ3
Class$250
Q3$118
$132 diff2,714 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsAudiQ3
Elantra$143
Q3$118
$25 diff2,596 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsAudiQ3
1500$130
Q3$118
$12 diff2,545 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsAudiQ3
Explorer$143
Q3$118
$25 diff2,486 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 Q3 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Audi Q3?
The median asking price is $118 across 428 priced listings from 96 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $125. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $95.
How much does it cost to replace a Audi Q3 AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Audi Q3 AC compressor replacement typically runs $405–$1,020 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $118, 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 Q3 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 Audi Q3 AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Audi Q3 AC compressor fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 17 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.