BMW X3 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $197
- High
- $897
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW X3 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 308 salvage yards in 42 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 X3 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 X3 AC compressor costs $35 to $897, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 1,001 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$153
Grade B (good)$225
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$822784 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$897129 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$1854 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$70084 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$822 | 784 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$897 | 129 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$185 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$700 | 84 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$153
Grade B$225
Grade C$50
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$897 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW X3 AC compressor is listed
We found priced BMW X3 AC compressor listings at 308 salvage yards across 42 states. California supplies the most, with 349 listings (27% of the total) from 46 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $100, while North Carolina yards ask $358, 258% 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 | 349 | 46 | $123-18% |
| Texas | 199 | 29 | $150 |
| Arizona | 86 | 12 | $150 |
| Florida | 64 | 19 | $200+33% |
| Michigan | 60 | 5 | $100-33% |
| New Jersey | 54 | 13 | $275+83% |
| Illinois | 48 | 15 | $177+18% |
| North Carolina | 30 | 9 | $358+139% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW X3 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- BMW X3 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
3.0L
2 listings$750$400 – $750Model-year comparison
What does a BMW X3 AC compressor cost by year?
202515 listings$342$225 – $750202487 listingsFits 8 years$187$50 – $420202387 listingsFits 7 years$200$99 – $4202022137 listingsFits 9 years$259$77 – $822202197 listingsFits 8 years$236$50 – $822202097 listingsFits 8 years$300$50 – $897201950 listingsFits 6 years$194$77 – $516201850 listingsFits 5 years$153$100 – $3352017200 listingsFits 8 years$110$35 – $3102016200 listingsFits 8 years$100$35 – $3102015200 listingsFits 7 years$97$63 – $315
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW X3 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW X3 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 206% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $153.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, lists at a $325 median, while 3.0L commands $750, a 131% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $97, while 2025 tops the table at $342. Parts from 2011–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW X3 sits level with the Ford F150 ($150), 25% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), 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 BMW X3 parts are priced?
01wide ±223%
Wheels
$250median
$49$1,162
02wide ±184%
Side Mirror
$492median
$80$1,894
03wide ±268%
Axle Shaft
$206median
$40$1,144
04wide ±169%
Tail Light
$195median
$40$699
05wide ±265%
Grille
$120median
$25$661
06wide ±129%
Headlight Assembly
$1,280median
$425$3,735
07wide ±164%
Strut
$208median
$44$725
08wide ±213%
Transmission
$943median
$159$4,175
09wide ±281%
Radiator
$183median
$40$1,069
10wide ±171%
Engine
$3,438median
$900$12,625
11wide ±219%
Starter
$116median
$35$544
12wide ±183%
Alternator
$126median
$40$500
Price comparisons
Compare BMW X3 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsBMWX3
Class$250
X3$150
$100 diff3,287 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsBMWX3
Explorer$148
X3$150
$2 diff3,064 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsBMWX3
Escape$150
X3$150
$0 diff2,985 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsBMWX3
Sorento$152
X3$150
$2 diff2,788 listings
AC CompressorcompareJeepWranglervsBMWX3
Wrangler$174
X3$150
$24 diff2,675 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesSClassvsBMWX3
Class$250
X3$150
$100 diff2,635 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±199%
BMW X5
$200median
$50$844
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 ±132%
Ford Edge
$133median
$40$390
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Fordwide ±162%
Ford Explorer
$148median
$35$515
Common questions
BMW X3 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a BMW X3?
The median asking price is $150 across 1,001 priced listings from 308 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $153. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $97.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW X3 AC compressor?
Using a used part, a BMW X3 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 BMW X3 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 BMW X3 AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW X3 AC compressor fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.