Buick Encore AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $141
- High
- $311
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Buick Encore AC compressor?
Asking prices from 237 salvage yards in 43 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 Buick Encore 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 Buick Encore AC compressor costs $30 to $311, with a median asking price of $119. Based on 462 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2023 (11 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$137
Grade B (good)$113
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$311361 listings
Grade BStandard used$73–$25369 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$12032 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$311 | 361 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $73–$253 | 69 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$120 | 32 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$137
Grade B$113
Ungraded$90
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$311 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Buick Encore AC compressor is listed
We found priced Buick Encore AC compressor listings at 237 salvage yards across 43 states. Florida supplies the most, with 93 listings (13% of the total) from 10 yards. Location matters: yards in Ohio ask a median $90, while Georgia yards ask $219, 143% 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 | 93 | 10 | $178+50% |
| Illinois | 92 | 15 | $100-16% |
| Arizona | 87 | 13 | $120+1% |
| California | 67 | 21 | $93-22% |
| Michigan | 29 | 16 | $169+42% |
| Tennessee | 25 | 7 | $169+42% |
| Georgia | 20 | 4 | $219+84% |
| Ohio | 17 | 12 | $90-24% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $119 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Buick Encore AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $119
- Buick Encore 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
Non-Interchange search using Buick Encore and similar models
1 listings$103$103 – $103Non-Interchange search using only Buick Encore
1 listings$103$103 – $103Model-year comparison
What does a Buick Encore AC compressor cost by year?
20232 listings$103$103 – $103202250 listingsFits 4 years$137$55 – $310202150 listingsFits 9 years$178$50 – $241202050 listingsFits 8 years$100$73 – $3112019100 listingsFits 10 years$100$30 – $297201846 listingsFits 9 years$120$83 – $3112017100 listingsFits 10 years$100$55 – $3102016100 listingsFits 9 years$137$35 – $270201550 listingsFits 9 years$178$50 – $241
Market analysis
How much does a used Buick Encore AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Buick Encore 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 21% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $137.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2015 tops the table at $178. Parts from 2013–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Buick Encore sits 21% below the Ford F150 ($150), 40% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 52% 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 Buick Encore parts are priced?
01wide ±252%
Transmission Control Module
$103median
$20$539
02wide ±196%
Air Bag
$125median
$23$512
03wide ±171%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$25$315
04wide ±206%
Car Radio
$99median
$30$437
05wide ±203%
Side Mirror
$95median
$25$410
06wide ±150%
Wheels
$100median
$40$339
07wide ±137%
Steering Wheel
$128median
$30$381
08wide ±151%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$400median
$114$1,320
09wide ±111%
Front Seat
$150median
$50$382
10wide ±138%
Fuel Tank
$125median
$40$384
11wide ±197%
Strut
$75median
$25$320
12wide ±241%
Transmission
$353median
$100$1,800
Price comparisons
Compare Buick Encore AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsBuickEncore
F150$150
Encore$119
$31 diff3,385 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsBuickEncore
Class$198
Encore$119
$79 diff2,752 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsBuickEncore
Class$250
Encore$119
$131 diff2,748 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsBuickEncore
Elantra$143
Encore$119
$24 diff2,630 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsBuickEncore
1500$130
Encore$119
$11 diff2,579 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsBuickEncore
Explorer$143
Encore$119
$24 diff2,520 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
Buick Encore AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Buick Encore?
The median asking price is $119 across 462 priced listings from 237 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $137. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Buick Encore AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Buick Encore AC compressor replacement typically runs $405–$1,020 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $119, 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 Buick Encore model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Buick Encore AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Buick Encore AC compressor fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.