Audi Q5 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $229
- High
- $623
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Audi Q5 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 218 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
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 Q5 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 Q5 AC compressor costs $40 to $623, with a median asking price of $195. Based on 795 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$198
Grade B (good)$149
Grade C (fair)$160
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$623565 listings
Grade BStandard used$80–$427115 listings
Grade CVisible wear$55–$1604 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$623111 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$623 | 565 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $80–$427 | 115 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $55–$160 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$623 | 111 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$198
Grade B$149
Grade C$160
Ungraded$298
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$623 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Audi Q5 AC compressor is listed
We found priced Audi Q5 AC compressor listings at 218 salvage yards across 36 states. California supplies the most, with 223 listings (28% of the total) from 37 yards. Location matters: yards in Georgia ask a median $125, while Tennessee yards ask $468, 274% 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 | 223 | 37 | $150-23% |
| Florida | 100 | 28 | $183-6% |
| Texas | 77 | 21 | $298+53% |
| Arizona | 63 | 12 | $159-18% |
| Colorado | 31 | 5 | $140-28% |
| Georgia | 31 | 13 | $125-36% |
| North Carolina | 26 | 14 | $191-2% |
| Tennessee | 21 | 4 | $468+140% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $195 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Audi Q5 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $195
- Audi Q5 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $480–$1,095
- 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 Q5 AC compressor cost by year?
202576 listingsFits 5 years$325$65 – $623202469 listingsFits 5 years$298$65 – $523202371 listingsFits 5 years$273$65 – $523202270 listingsFits 5 years$298$65 – $523202171 listingsFits 5 years$298$65 – $523202069 listingsFits 8 years$243$60 – $523201950 listingsFits 3 years$150$100 – $278201850 listingsFits 3 years$136$60 – $3522017107 listingsFits 7 years$138$40 – $3492016147 listingsFits 8 years$163$55 – $5112015146 listingsFits 7 years$148$40 – $511
Market analysis
How much does a used Audi Q5 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Audi Q5 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 24% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $198.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, classic style, w/o plug-in hybrid, lists at a $200 median, while new style commands $623, a 212% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $136, while 2025 tops the table at $325. Parts from 2018–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Audi Q5 sits 30% above the Ford F150 ($150), 2% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 22% 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 Q5 parts are priced?
01wide ±260%
Transmission Control Module
$120median
$20$644
02wide ±284%
Wheels
$239median
$40$1,399
03wide ±261%
Car Radio
$121median
$30$661
04wide ±195%
Side Mirror
$446median
$100$1,840
05wide ±205%
Grille
$313median
$65$1,350
06wide ±280%
Brake Caliper
$110median
$20$637
07wide ±145%
Steering Wheel
$265median
$78$847
08wide ±155%
Axle Shaft
$116median
$40$400
09wide ±152%
Air Bag
$211median
$54$694
10wide ±287%
Transmission
$734median
$128$4,344
11wide ±142%
Steering Column
$167median
$45$520
12wide ±196%
Headlight Assembly
$1,123median
$179$4,570
Price comparisons
Compare Audi Q5 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsAudiQ5
F150$150
Q5$195
$45 diff3,718 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsAudiQ5
Class$198
Q5$195
$3 diff3,085 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsAudiQ5
Class$250
Q5$195
$55 diff3,081 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsAudiQ5
Elantra$143
Q5$195
$52 diff2,963 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsAudiQ5
1500$130
Q5$195
$65 diff2,912 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsAudiQ5
Explorer$143
Q5$195
$52 diff2,853 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 Q5 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Audi Q5?
The median asking price is $195 across 795 priced listings from 218 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $198. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $136.
How much does it cost to replace a Audi Q5 AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Audi Q5 AC compressor replacement typically runs $480–$1,095 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $195, 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 Q5 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 Q5 AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Audi Q5 AC compressor fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.