Cadillac CT5 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $65
- Average
- $170
- High
- $442
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Cadillac CT5 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 86 salvage yards in 17 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 Cadillac CT5 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 Cadillac CT5 AC compressor costs $65 to $442, with a median asking price of $157. Based on 381 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2026 (7 model years), updated Oct 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$157
Grade B (good)$103
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$442358 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$24015 listings
Grade XUngraded$90–$2958 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$442 | 358 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $65–$240 | 15 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $90–$295 | 8 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$157
Grade B$103
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $65–$442 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Cadillac CT5 AC compressor is listed
We found priced Cadillac CT5 AC compressor listings at 86 salvage yards across 17 states. Florida supplies the most, with 85 listings (22% of the total) from 21 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $123, while Georgia yards ask $237, 93% 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 | 85 | 21 | $123-22% |
| Illinois | 78 | 11 | $186+18% |
| Texas | 42 | 20 | $125-20% |
| Ohio | 39 | 4 | $157 |
| Pennsylvania | 28 | 2 | $126-20% |
| Wisconsin | 25 | 6 | $218+39% |
| Kentucky | 24 | 2 | $190+21% |
| Georgia | 14 | 3 | $237+51% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $157 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Cadillac CT5 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $157
- Cadillac CT5 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $440–$1,055
- 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 Cadillac CT5 AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Cadillac CT5 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Cadillac CT5 AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 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 52% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $157.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, lists at a $169 median, while 6.2L commands $402, a 138% 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 $136, while 2025 tops the table at $186. Parts from 2020–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Cadillac CT5 sits 5% above the Ford F150 ($150), 21% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 37% 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 Cadillac CT5 parts are priced?
01wide ±167%
Transmission Control Module
$120median
$24$425
02wide ±158%
Air Bag
$210median
$48$711
03wide ±127%
Control Arm
$123median
$32$345
04wide ±163%
Wheels
$400median
$99$1,399
05wide ±122%
Axle Shaft
$121median
$40$335
06wide ±168%
Car Radio
$160median
$50$587
07wide ±176%
Brake Caliper
$175median
$35$650
08wide ±108%
Center Console
$143median
$75$385
09wide ±123%
Engine
$2,525median
$640$6,856
10wide ±120%
Drive Shaft
$227median
$75$618
11wide ±111%
Side Mirror
$322median
$121$838
12wide ±153%
Front Seat
$345median
$100$1,155
Price comparisons
Compare Cadillac CT5 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsCadillacCT5
F150$150
CT5$157
$7 diff3,304 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsCadillacCT5
Class$198
CT5$157
$41 diff2,671 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsCadillacCT5
Class$250
CT5$157
$93 diff2,667 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsCadillacCT5
Elantra$143
CT5$157
$14 diff2,549 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsCadillacCT5
1500$130
CT5$157
$27 diff2,498 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsCadillacCT5
Explorer$143
CT5$157
$14 diff2,439 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
Cadillac CT5 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Cadillac CT5?
The median asking price is $157 across 381 priced listings from 86 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $157. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $136.
How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac CT5 AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Cadillac CT5 AC compressor replacement typically runs $440–$1,055 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $157, 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 Cadillac CT5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Cadillac CT5 AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac CT5 AC compressor fitments across 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 7 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.