Cadillac Escalade AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $173
- High
- $444
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Cadillac Escalade AC compressor?
Asking prices from 124 salvage yards in 22 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
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Part overview
About the Cadillac Escalade 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 Escalade AC compressor costs $50 to $444, with a median asking price of $175. Based on 566 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2026 (12 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$178
Grade B (good)$148
Grade C (fair)$95
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$444387 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$310128 listings
Grade CVisible wear$87–$1237 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$25044 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$444 | 387 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$310 | 128 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $87–$123 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$250 | 44 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$178
Grade B$148
Grade C$95
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$444 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Cadillac Escalade AC compressor is listed
We found priced Cadillac Escalade AC compressor listings at 124 salvage yards across 22 states. California supplies the most, with 135 listings (24% of the total) from 23 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $113, while Colorado yards ask $285, 152% 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 | 135 | 23 | $113-35% |
| Texas | 82 | 18 | $227+30% |
| Arizona | 57 | 12 | $132-25% |
| Florida | 49 | 9 | $123-30% |
| Colorado | 47 | 2 | $285+63% |
| Oklahoma | 41 | 1 | $175 |
| Michigan | 29 | 12 | $195+11% |
| Illinois | 27 | 8 | $209+19% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $175 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Cadillac Escalade AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $175
- Cadillac Escalade median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $460–$1,075
- 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 only Cadillac Escalade
3 listings$222$125 – $262Model-year comparison
What does a Cadillac Escalade AC compressor cost by year?
202527 listings$222$125 – $2682024100 listingsFits 5 years$182$75 – $3152023100 listingsFits 5 years$179$75 – $274202246 listingsFits 4 years$245$100 – $4442021100 listingsFits 5 years$225$80 – $315202050 listingsFits 6 years$125$50 – $330201950 listingsFits 6 years$100$75 – $265201850 listingsFits 6 years$123$80 – $228201650 listingsFits 5 years$127$50 – $332201550 listingsFits 6 years$113$75 – $265
Market analysis
How much does a used Cadillac Escalade AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Cadillac Escalade 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 87% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $178.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2022 tops the table at $245. Parts from 2015–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Cadillac Escalade sits 17% above the Ford F150 ($150), 12% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 30% 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 Escalade parts are priced?
01wide ±175%
Transmission Control Module
$132median
$24$485
02wide ±161%
Wheels
$300median
$71$1,035
03wide ±180%
Car Radio
$153median
$30$582
04wide ±197%
Grille
$312median
$55$1,285
05wide ±153%
Air Bag
$255median
$45$826
06wide ±299%
Front Seat
$355median
$75$2,200
07wide ±219%
Center Console
$250median
$58$1,155
08wide ±213%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$22$449
09wide ±96%
Fog Light
$349median
$54$724
10wide ±113%
Steering Wheel
$235median
$70$599
11wide ±161%
Side Mirror
$296median
$65$1,020
12wide ±153%
Radiator
$241median
$73$809
Price comparisons
Compare Cadillac Escalade AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsCadillacEscalade
F150$150
Escalade$175
$25 diff3,489 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsCadillacEscalade
Class$198
Escalade$175
$23 diff2,856 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsCadillacEscalade
Class$250
Escalade$175
$75 diff2,852 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsCadillacEscalade
Elantra$143
Escalade$175
$32 diff2,734 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsCadillacEscalade
1500$130
Escalade$175
$45 diff2,683 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsCadillacEscalade
Explorer$143
Escalade$175
$32 diff2,624 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 Escalade AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Cadillac Escalade?
The median asking price is $175 across 566 priced listings from 124 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $178. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac Escalade AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Cadillac Escalade AC compressor replacement typically runs $460–$1,075 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $175, 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 Escalade model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Cadillac Escalade AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac Escalade AC compressor fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.