BMW 330i AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $41
- Average
- $184
- High
- $448
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW 330i AC compressor?
Asking prices from 222 salvage yards in 35 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 BMW 330i 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 BMW 330i AC compressor costs $41 to $448, with a median asking price of $177. Based on 535 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2025 (10 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$188
Grade B (good)$131
Grade C (fair)$108
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$41–$448421 listings
Grade BStandard used$70–$32078 listings
Grade CVisible wear$108–$1081 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$25035 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $41–$448 | 421 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $70–$320 | 78 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $108–$108 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$250 | 35 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$188
Grade B$131
Grade C$108
Ungraded$120
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $41–$448 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW 330i AC compressor is listed
We found priced BMW 330i AC compressor listings at 222 salvage yards across 35 states. Texas supplies the most, with 114 listings (16% of the total) from 34 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $75, while California yards ask $198, 164% 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 | 114 | 34 | $175-1% |
| California | 78 | 15 | $198+12% |
| Illinois | 68 | 14 | $157-11% |
| Indiana | 60 | 10 | $139-21% |
| Michigan | 50 | 9 | $75-58% |
| New Jersey | 36 | 12 | $145-18% |
| Arizona | 31 | 4 | $192+8% |
| Pennsylvania | 27 | 8 | $190+7% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $177 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW 330i AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $177
- BMW 330i median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $460–$1,075
- 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 BMW 330i AC compressor cost by year?
20259 listings$323$250 – $339202471 listingsFits 8 years$171$50 – $448202371 listingsFits 8 years$173$50 – $448202271 listingsFits 6 years$198$99 – $448202172 listingsFits 8 years$182$50 – $448202072 listingsFits 6 years$195$99 – $4482019121 listingsFits 8 years$175$82 – $448201850 listingsFits 5 years$150$41 – $315201750 listingsFits 2 years$120$45 – $325
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW 330i AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW 330i 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 74% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $188.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, ID 64526994082, lists at a $108 median, while ID 64529482996 commands $200, a 85% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $120, while 2025 tops the table at $323. Parts from 2017–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW 330i sits 18% above the Ford F150 ($150), 11% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 29% 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 BMW 330i parts are priced?
01wide ±234%
Transmission Control Module
$141median
$25$686
02wide ±155%
Steering Wheel
$261median
$50$857
03wide ±266%
Wheels
$255median
$45$1,400
04wide ±261%
Side Mirror
$250median
$45$1,350
05wide ±302%
Brake Caliper
$193median
$35$1,200
06wide ±265%
Car Radio
$185median
$35$1,014
07wide ±149%
Front Seat
$211median
$70$700
08wide ±200%
Air Bag
$269median
$70$1,144
09wide ±178%
Axle Shaft
$196median
$46$742
10wide ±110%
Tail Light
$209median
$40$500
11wide ±201%
Control Arm
$125median
$25$528
12wide ±123%
Steering Column
$191median
$55$524
Price comparisons
Compare BMW 330i AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsBMW330i
F150$150
330i$177
$27 diff3,458 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsBMW330i
Class$198
330i$177
$21 diff2,825 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsBMW330i
Class$250
330i$177
$73 diff2,821 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsBMW330i
Elantra$143
330i$177
$34 diff2,703 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsBMW330i
1500$130
330i$177
$47 diff2,652 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsBMW330i
Explorer$143
330i$177
$34 diff2,593 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
BMW 330i AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a BMW 330i?
The median asking price is $177 across 535 priced listings from 222 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $188. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $120.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW 330i AC compressor?
Using a used part, a BMW 330i AC compressor replacement typically runs $460–$1,075 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $177, 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 BMW 330i model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which BMW 330i AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW 330i AC compressor fitments across 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.