Hyundai Elantra AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $155
- High
- $524
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Hyundai Elantra AC compressor?
Asking prices from 498 salvage yards in 46 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 Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra AC compressor costs $45 to $524, with a median asking price of $144. Based on 2,181 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$144
Grade B (good)$163
Grade C (fair)$99
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$5241,751 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$405266 listings
Grade CVisible wear$80–$1005 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$295159 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$524 | 1,751 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$405 | 266 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $80–$100 | 5 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$295 | 159 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$144
Grade B$163
Grade C$99
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$524 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Hyundai Elantra AC compressor is listed
We found priced Hyundai Elantra AC compressor listings at 498 salvage yards across 46 states. Texas supplies the most, with 555 listings (21% of the total) from 51 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $100, while Michigan yards ask $217, 117% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 555 | 51 | $153+6% |
| Florida | 384 | 29 | $100-31% |
| California | 334 | 40 | $103-28% |
| Illinois | 156 | 27 | $162+13% |
| Michigan | 107 | 27 | $217+51% |
| Missouri | 100 | 19 | $176+22% |
| Indiana | 94 | 17 | $136-6% |
| Pennsylvania | 82 | 22 | $143-1% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $144 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Hyundai Elantra AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $144
- Hyundai Elantra median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $430–$1,045
- 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 Hyundai Elantra AC compressor cost by year?
2025200 listingsFits 9 years$178$50 – $4052024200 listingsFits 9 years$178$50 – $4052023200 listingsFits 9 years$178$50 – $4052022195 listingsFits 9 years$177$50 – $3872021150 listingsFits 8 years$166$50 – $3872020434 listingsFits 8 years$125$47 – $5242019434 listingsFits 8 years$125$47 – $5242018380 listingsFits 8 years$131$50 – $3352017184 listingsFits 8 years$138$45 – $3052016150 listingsFits 7 years$85$65 – $2412015200 listingsFits 6 years$85$65 – $238
Market analysis
How much does a used Hyundai Elantra AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Hyundai Elantra 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 45% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $144.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.6L, naturally aspirated, lists at a $125 median, while 2.0L, turbo commands $248, a 98% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $85, while 2023 tops the table at $178. Parts from 2013–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Hyundai Elantra sits 4% below the Ford F150 ($150), 28% below the Mercedes E Class ($199), and 42% 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 Hyundai Elantra parts are priced?
01wide ±248%
Tail Light
$162median
$28$831
02wide ±206%
Side Mirror
$140median
$28$605
03wide ±286%
Axle Shaft
$121median
$25$717
04wide ±213%
Grille
$219median
$34$966
05wide ±240%
Wheels
$150median
$30$750
06wide ±217%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$75$2,032
07wide ±145%
Engine
$2,483median
$698$7,900
08wide ±185%
Transmission
$998median
$170$3,865
09wide ±276%
Strut
$115median
$25$660
10wide ±248%
Radiator
$173median
$35$893
11wide ±218%
Alternator
$85median
$25$395
12wide ±193%
Fender
$255median
$60$1,044
Price comparisons
Compare Hyundai Elantra AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
MercedesEClassvsHyundaiElantra
Class$199
Elantra$144
$55 diff4,467 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsHyundaiElantra
Class$250
Elantra$144
$106 diff4,467 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsNissanAltima
Elantra$144
Altima$113
$31 diff4,031 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsFordMustang
Elantra$144
Mustang$190
$46 diff3,994 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsHyundaiSonata
Elantra$144
Sonata$138
$6 diff3,895 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsMercedesSClass
Elantra$144
Class$250
$106 diff3,815 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±199%
BMW X5
$200median
$50$844
Chevywide ±148%
Chevy Equinox
$125median
$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 ±127%
Chevy Traverse
$136median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Hyundaiwide ±229%
Hyundai Santa Fe
$165median
$35$790
Hyundaiwide ±203%
Hyundai Sonata
$138median
$39$600
Hyundaiwide ±120%
Hyundai Tucson
$150median
$45$406
Common questions
Hyundai Elantra AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Hyundai Elantra?
The median asking price is $144 across 2,181 priced listings from 498 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $144. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $85.
How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai Elantra AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Hyundai Elantra AC compressor replacement typically runs $430–$1,045 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $144, 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 Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Hyundai Elantra AC compressor fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.