BMW X5 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $222
- High
- $844
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW X5 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 425 salvage yards in 44 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 X5 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 X5 AC compressor costs $50 to $844, with a median asking price of $200. Based on 1,061 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2025 (17 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$200
Grade B (good)$213
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$844870 listings
Grade BStandard used$85–$84489 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$400102 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$844 | 870 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $85–$844 | 89 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$400 | 102 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$200
Grade B$213
Ungraded$140
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$844 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW X5 AC compressor is listed
We found priced BMW X5 AC compressor listings at 425 salvage yards across 44 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 202 listings (13% of the total) from 21 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $125, while Wisconsin yards ask $275, 120% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 202 | 21 | $162-19% |
| Texas | 184 | 44 | $175-12% |
| Florida | 180 | 49 | $177-11% |
| Michigan | 134 | 18 | $125-37% |
| California | 110 | 41 | $240+20% |
| New Jersey | 73 | 21 | $129-35% |
| Wisconsin | 51 | 9 | $275+38% |
| Missouri | 49 | 10 | $215+8% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $200 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW X5 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $200
- BMW X5 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
3.0L, plug-in hybrid
1 listingsInterchange 2022–2025$223$223 – $223Model-year comparison
What does a BMW X5 AC compressor cost by year?
202599 listingsFits 9 years$125$50 – $4002024101 listingsFits 10 years$218$85 – $3502023101 listingsFits 10 years$222$85 – $350202298 listingsFits 9 years$125$50 – $3462021101 listingsFits 8 years$243$80 – $4732020100 listingsFits 10 years$203$50 – $4732019100 listingsFits 10 years$206$50 – $3802018200 listingsFits 11 years$165$50 – $8442017127 listingsFits 10 years$173$60 – $8222016196 listingsFits 13 years$236$50 – $822201598 listingsFits 9 years$143$60 – $341
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW X5 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW X5 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 4.4L, lists at a $75 median, while 3.0L, plug-in hybrid commands $223, a 197% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $125, while 2021 tops the table at $243. Parts from 2016–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW X5 sits 33% above the Ford F150 ($150), 1% above the Mercedes E Class ($199), 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 BMW X5 parts are priced?
01wide ±215%
Wheels
$372median
$65$1,666
02wide ±174%
Axle Shaft
$225median
$40$823
03wide ±242%
Strut
$330median
$55$1,650
04wide ±145%
Side Mirror
$601median
$125$1,866
05wide ±195%
Grille
$140median
$34$580
06wide ±302%
Radiator
$219median
$40$1,364
07wide ±137%
Headlight Assembly
$1,675median
$400$4,985
08wide ±101%
Tail Light
$229median
$74$537
09wide ±250%
Starter
$100median
$25$524
10wide ±153%
Engine
$7,087median
$1,250$23,000
11wide ±86%
Fender
$485median
$200$1,037
12wide ±256%
Transmission
$1,821median
$300$9,609
Price comparisons
Compare BMW X5 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsBMWX5
F150$150
X5$200
$50 diff3,984 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsBMWX5
Class$250
X5$200
$50 diff3,347 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsBMWX5
1500$133
X5$200
$67 diff3,320 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsBMWX5
Explorer$148
X5$200
$52 diff3,124 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordEscapevsBMWX5
Escape$150
X5$200
$50 diff3,045 listings
AC CompressorcompareKiaSorentovsBMWX5
Sorento$152
X5$200
$48 diff2,848 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
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 X5 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a BMW X5?
The median asking price is $200 across 1,061 priced listings from 425 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $200. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $125.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW X5 AC compressor?
Using a used part, a BMW X5 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 BMW X5 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 X5 AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW X5 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.