Cadillac CTS AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $146
- High
- $376
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Cadillac CTS AC compressor?
Asking prices from 208 salvage yards in 33 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 CTS 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 CTS AC compressor costs $40 to $376, with a median asking price of $133. Based on 440 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2024 (14 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$143
Grade B (good)$131
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$376368 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$27035 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$1002 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$24935 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$376 | 368 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$270 | 35 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $75–$100 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$249 | 35 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$143
Grade B$131
Grade C$100
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$376 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Cadillac CTS AC compressor is listed
We found priced Cadillac CTS AC compressor listings at 208 salvage yards across 33 states. Florida supplies the most, with 100 listings (23% of the total) from 32 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $75, while North Carolina yards ask $194, 159% 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 | 100 | 32 | $132-1% |
| Illinois | 57 | 21 | $103-23% |
| California | 49 | 28 | $100-25% |
| Texas | 41 | 16 | $150+13% |
| Indiana | 30 | 7 | $75-44% |
| Georgia | 28 | 14 | $165+24% |
| Michigan | 23 | 14 | $140+5% |
| North Carolina | 13 | 5 | $194+46% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $133 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Cadillac CTS AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $133
- Cadillac CTS median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $420–$1,035
- 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 CTS AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Cadillac CTS AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Cadillac CTS AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 43% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $143.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, lists at a $123 median, while 3.6L, VIN 8 (8th digit, opt LF3, twin turbo) commands $179, a 46% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $123, while 2018 tops the table at $158. Parts from 2013–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Cadillac CTS sits 11% below the Ford F150 ($150), 33% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 47% 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 CTS parts are priced?
01wide ±193%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$20$445
02wide ±236%
Brake Caliper
$70median
$20$350
03wide ±155%
Axle Shaft
$99median
$35$342
04wide ±205%
Car Radio
$171median
$30$731
05wide ±169%
Air Bag
$124median
$35$455
06wide ±120%
Steering Column
$156median
$60$435
07wide ±163%
Control Arm
$75median
$35$280
08wide ±136%
Wheels
$249median
$65$740
09wide ±180%
Side Mirror
$147median
$40$569
10wide ±282%
Grille
$166median
$28$963
11wide ±285%
AC Condenser
$100median
$30$600
12wide ±107%
Center Console
$156median
$40$375
Price comparisons
Compare Cadillac CTS AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsCadillacCTS
F150$150
CTS$133
$17 diff3,363 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsCadillacCTS
Class$198
CTS$133
$65 diff2,730 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsCadillacCTS
Class$250
CTS$133
$117 diff2,726 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsCadillacCTS
Elantra$143
CTS$133
$10 diff2,608 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsCadillacCTS
1500$130
CTS$133
$3 diff2,557 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsCadillacCTS
Explorer$143
CTS$133
$10 diff2,498 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 CTS AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Cadillac CTS?
The median asking price is $133 across 440 priced listings from 208 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $143. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $123.
How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac CTS AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Cadillac CTS AC compressor replacement typically runs $420–$1,035 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $133, 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 CTS model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Cadillac CTS AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac CTS AC compressor fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.